An empty operating room lit only by a light box on the far wall. Footsteps grow louder until we see Dr. Death enter the room. He places a CT …
Filling a Hole
A man once was strolling through a garden. The path he walked was bordered by the the lushest greens he’d ever seen, unlike the rest of his world that surrounded …
Shooting Star
Dear Mother, I’ve done it. I’ve reached the pinnacle of Arcadia. Remember all those years ago when you told me I’d be the one to escape the destitution and the …
Dream Weaver
Close your eyes… Go to sleep. Imagine a hut in the middle of a forest at twilight. Inside, a crowd of natives gather in a circle, lighting the interior with …
Never Enough
I had this one couple visit me for elective surgery years ago. The girl wanted a boob job, and the guy she was with was more than happy to accommodate …
The Blind Leading The Blind
There’s usually two surgeons in the operating room. The resident surgeon is the surgeon who opens and closes the surgery. Though skill set may vary, they are in training and …
Trust in the Trenches
Have you ever gone to work in an operating room? Surgery cannot be performed alone. In fact it takes a troop of people who trust one another enough to work …
Frequent Flyer
There was this one fellow who kept visiting my emergency room time and time again. We call those of his ilk “frequent flyers” in the medical industry, and they typically …
Decisions, Decisions…
Emergent trauma surgeries are unfortunately a big part of my job as a surgeon. Whether it’s an accident or premeditated, these patients end up on my operating table and I’m …
Blood Runner
Every member of the surgical team must perform their duties expertly and cohesively in order to preserve the best possible outcome for the patient. The difference between life or death …