DD #170 - Specialty Focus: General Surgery

Doctor Doctor

Feature Interview (8:26) – Our specialty focus series continues with Dr. Anthony Oliva, who gives a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a general surgeon, how he chose his specialty, and some of the biggest challenges and rewards in his every day practice of medicine. Medical Trivia (Answer at 48:37)– The barber surgeon, one of the most common European medical coordination indispensable to their trade, were called upon for numerous tasks ranging from cutting hair to amputating limbs. The barber surgeons often had a pole in front of their place of work. What TWO colors are classically found on a barber’s pole, and what do they represent? ---- www.redeemerradio.com www.cathmed.org Follow us on Facebook: @DoctorDoctorShow Submit your question(s): Text (Holy Cross College text line) - 260-436-9598 Online - www.RedeemerRadio.com/Doctor E-mail - [email protected] Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes | Google Play | SoundCloud | RSS