#33: Dr. Z Neurosurgery - What It Really Takes to Become a Neurosurgeon

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The Hoeflinger Podcast

Hippocratic Collective

41 episodes

1 month ago

Welcome to the The Hoeflinger Podcast, where Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and Kevin Hoeflinger delve into riveting discussions about life as a neurosurgeon, the world of medicine, healthy living, fitness, and anything else that piques their curiosity. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger, MD, brings his extensive 24 years of experience as a full-time neurosurgeon to educate and inform. Get ready for engaging conversations that will broaden your understanding of the medical realm and beyond!

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#33: Dr. Z Neurosurgery - What It Really Takes to Become a Neurosurgeon

The Hoeflinger Podcast

1 hour 14 minutes 27 seconds

8 months ago

#33: Dr. Z Neurosurgery - What It Really Takes to Become a Neurosurgeon

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Z, a spine surgery fellow and neurosurgeon in Los Angeles. Dr. Z discusses his journey through neurosurgery, including the grueling demands of residency, the mental and physical resilience required, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He shares the pivotal moment that inspired him to pursue neurosurgery, his experiences delivering life-changing (and sometimes heartbreaking) news to patients and families, and the evolving role of AI, augmented reali...