The Surgical Soul with Red MD
The surgical soul is an area deep in the abdomen, about the size of a silver dollar, centered on the head of the pancreas and surrounded by multiple structures and several large blood vessels. Dr. Ken Mattox, an international leader in the field of Trauma Surgery, defines injuries to this area as "soul wounds" as they are often deadly to the patient and are very challenging for the surgeon to access and to manage. Inspired by its namesake, The Surgical Soul podcast dives deeply into the lives of surgeons, exploring their accomplishments and joy, as well as their struggles and pain. If you've ever been curious about the secret lives of surgeons, this podcast is for you.
The Surgical Soul with Red MD
Dr. Ken Mattox (Part 1): Lessons on Surgery and Life
#002 - Join host Dr. Red Hoffman for the first of two episodes with Dr. Ken Mattox, the internationally renowned trauma surgeon. Dr. Mattox discusses his early childhood (including a chance encounter with two soon to be famous musicians), his surgical mentors, and why he thinks the concept of Extreme Ownership is so important for surgeons. If you've ever wondered what it really means to be a truly excellent physician and surgeon, this episode is for you.
Find out more about the concept of Extreme Ownership here.
Find out more about Dr. Mattox's Las Vegas Medical Disaster Response Course and Las Vegas Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery Course here.
For more information on Dr. Red, check out her website and follow her on X, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Interested in surgery and palliative care? Listen to Dr. Red on the Surgical Palliative Care Podcast.
Learn more about the Surgical Palliative Care community here.
Learn more about the Surgical Palliative Care Society here and here.
Music by Chazz McConnell.
