The Surgical Clinic Pllc
Nashville, TN:
The Proactive Surgeon
It would be unethical to suggest procedures, but plastic surgeons can advise patients on what can be done considering their initial concerns.
I'm a woman and a surgeon. Why is this still shocking?
I introduce myself and say I’m the consultant orthopaedic surgeon, yet patients often ask when they are going to meet the doctor
Surgeons should tell patients of double-booked surgeries, new guidelines say
The world’s largest surgeons’ organization says a “patient needs to be informed” when a doctor runs more than one operating room at the same time.
There was a time when doctors were doctors
There was a time when doctors were doctors, physicians, and surgeons. There was a time when we were not referred to as contractors, or providers.
Male surgeons are paid more than female surgeons, even in fields like gynecology
Women also had fewer chances to perform higher-paying surgeries, according to a new Canadian study.
Rude surgeons may put patients at risk, study finds
New research finds that when doctors behave badly, patients may suffer in more ways than one
When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients' Health May Suffer
A new study shows a link between how surgeons act around co-workers and their patients' outcomes. Turns out rudeness and other unprofessional behavior isn't just obnoxious — it may be dangerous.
Surgeon Destroys Myth: ‘If Masks Don’t Work, Why Do Surgeons Wear Them?’
A response to people who use the classic fallacious argument, “Well, if masks don’t work, then why do surgeons wear them?”
Why It's Smart to Opt for a Female Surgeon
New research finds medical personnel work better together when the operating room has more women.
Why this physician wanted to be a head and neck surgeon
I have loved my work even on the many days when I have found it overwhelming.
Why surgeons should say 'sorry' for medical errors
Surgeons don't always disclose information when something goes wrong, but new research suggests disclosure can be good for patients as well as doctors.
How trained is your surgeon?
Science News: Indian Medical Association calls the move to allow Ayurveda practitioners to perform surgical procedures a ‘khichadification’ of medical practice. A l
What Kind Of Surgeon Would You Be If You Were On "Grey's Anatomy"?
5 doctors and surgeons tell us what they really think about Medicare-for-all
Some doctors support single-payer health care — even if that means a lower salary.
What are the barriers to solving the upcoming vascular surgeon shortage?
Increasing the number of 0+5 integrated vascular surgery residency programs would help to alleviate a projected shortage of vascular surgeons.
Why intangible skills are so important for surgeons
I refused to stay scared, unconfident, and technically sub-par forever, and I knew the decision needed to be made right then.
A surgeon explains how opioid makers trick doctors into prescribing painkillers
I'm a surgeon — and I saw how the industry works from the inside. Not even my family was immune
Why surgeons are a key target for some Google Glass app developers
As one app developer says, surgeons are high powered, they prize efficiency and they like to play with toys. They’re also well-paid, which does...
Ask a Plastic Surgeon: How Can I Get Rid of My Jowls?
Jowls are a longtime enemy of a youthful and attractive facial form. They typically sag beneath the chin and often negatively affect the shape of a person’s jawline. As a double board-certified pla…
