Why did you Choose Orthopedic Surgery ?

Probably every orthopedic surgeon, who loves his/her work, has a little bit of a mechanical engineer within , an appreciation for structure and an aptitude for fixing broken things.

Here are some ideas you can steal off the statements some orthopedic surgeons have made.


"With a vast array of specialties that one could go into, I chose Orthopedics specifically because of my love for fixing broken things. As a child, it was a thrill to take things apart and put them back together and they actually worked! I have always had mechanical interests coupled with a fascination for the Sciences and Math. So Orthopedics has been the perfect venue to give back to others from the gifts that God has given me."

Source: Dr. Gordon D. Lewis


"The frequency and impact of injuries in shoulder and elbow areas combined with recent advances in their diagnosis and treatment are why I chose orthopedic medicine as a profession. I take pride in being able to provide state-of-the-art, proven procedures to restore patients to a more productive life.


Source: Dr. Tim Lenters


"I always wanted to be a physician," - I chose orthopedics because you get to work with people of all ages from newborns to seniors. I get to treat the entire body, and sometimes the entire family. I get a chance to watch my patients grow up. It is always rewarding to treat a former patient's son or daughter."

Source: Dr. Andrew Kant : Though this reply would apply to any specialty ;-)


"I chose orthopedics because of the diversity of surgical challenges, the immediate effects, and its reconstructive aspect. My longstanding interest in woodworking meant that I enjoyed building things. I could tell that orthopedics would give me a sense of building things up as opposed to cutting them out. Last, but not least, I really enjoy the kind of people who do orthopedics."

Source: Dr. Daniel Berry

"I chose orthopedics because I like working with my hands and enjoy the satisfaction of seeing people get better after surgery."

Source: David W Seidman


"I chose orthopedics because of the near instant gratification obtained from performing a surgical procedure combined with the satisfaction of improving a patient's quality of life."

Source: Dr. Ken Fujii



And finally a line that amused me the most :D :D

"I chose orthopedics because it was the most familiar to me with all my broken bones" ...LOL - remember the Night Shyamalan Movie Unbreakable ?

Source: A true fact for James "JT" Redshaw, a football player who decided on a medical career :-)



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- Orthopedic Surgeon Incomes in USA
- Orthopedic Surgery and IMGs




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