Category: surgery

Peer review case: a surgeon’s fight for due process

We recently resolved a complex peer review case involving a surgeon in a Midwestern state. The case arose as the hospital began transitioning to an employed-physician model, seeking to phase out its non-employed, voluntary medical staff. Our client, a …

How to make life-and-death decisions with confidence [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We explore the high-stakes world of life-and-death decisions in medicine with William O. Collins, an otolaryngologist and airway surgeon. Drawing from personal experiences…

Sobriety is the ultimate superpower for overcoming life’s challenges [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We dive into the transformative power of recovery with Courtney Barrows McKeown, a surgeon who shares her journey of sobriety and resilience. From navigating career setbac…

Resilience whispers: the silent triumph through a surgeon’s lens

In the silence of a rural village, where dreams were often tethered to survival, I first learned the language of resilience. Life’s trials were as persistent as the dusty winds, shaping every step of my journey from those humble beginnings to bec…

Reasons why you should consider having your surgery at an ASC

“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford. The changing landscape of health care, along with a rising trend among patients for more affordable, manageable, and specialized solutions, has…

8 important things everyone should know about tongue-ties and lip-ties by a pediatric dentist

As a pediatric dentist and owner of a tongue tie center, I pride myself on having a conservative and collaborative approach when it comes to treating oral restrictions. Too many providers rush to release, and too many parents are misinformed thinking t…

Finding happiness in the challenges of neurosurgery

I have found that many physicians are not happy. I wanted to share with them some ways to find “amrita” in life. Then we can face life with joyful countenance, ready to receive the Maker when we hear the knock, as described in Revelation 3:…

The gifts of sobriety: Navigating career disappointments with grace and resilience

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Victor Frankl I celebrated three years of sobriety earlier this year. It’s been a …

The gifts of sobriety: Navigating career disappointments with grace and resilience

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Victor Frankl I celebrated three years of sobriety earlier this year. It’s been a …

Insights gained by attending vascular surgery conferences as a medical student: tips and lessons learned

Attending academic conferences as a medical student offers a wealth of opportunities. Whether it’s networking, finding potential mentors, deepening your knowledge of specialties, or simply exploring new cities, conferences provide unique experien…