Harvey Cushing: A Biography
By John F. Fulton
Read by Edison McDaniels, MD

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The 1946 biography of Harvey Cushing by John Fulton on audiobook for the first time ever!

“The Power of One, the Impact of Many.” For neurosurgery, there is no individual who encapsulates the power of one better than Harvey Cushing. Cushing (1869-1939) is the founding father of modern neurosurgery and was remarkably productive even by today’s standards. It is estimated that in addition to everything else he accomplished, he wrote the equivalent of 1,000 words a day for the entirety of his 70 years on this earth. He also operated on over 2,000 brain tumors (less than 5 attempts had been made to operate on any brain tumor before him, only one successfully). This was at a time without antibiotics, specialized imaging, blood transfusions, intensive care units, or anything more than primitive early anesthetic techniques. He quite literally invented modern brain surgery.

HARVEY CUSHING, A BIOGRAPHY, by John Fulton. 
• This is the definitive biography of Harvey Cushing, published in 1946.
• First time ever on audio!
• This is not an AI production. The voice is mine, and all technical aspects of the production are my own work. I am a team of 1. This is a highly polished presentation.
• The audiobook is 45 hours in length.. 
• Listeners can go directly to individual chapters or any of the excerpts or bonus materials.

The Story of a Great Medical Pioneer

Written in 1946 by the eminent scholar and physiologist John F. Fulton, a man who knew and worked alongside Cushing, this is the definitive biography of one of the most significant figures in the history of medicine and surgery. Cushing’s legacy is present in every operating room in the world everyday, for he was much more than the father of modern neurosurgery: among other innovations, he was the first to follow blood pressure during surgery and the first to develop a practical means of doing so. He was a pioneer in electrocautery, otherwise known as the electric knife, which is used in most operations today to control bleeding. He worked out the relationship between gigantism and pituitary tumors. These are just a few of the numerous innovations and discoveries he is credited with.

He counted among his friends and patients many of the foremost physicians, statesmen, scientists, and scholars of his time. One of his daughter’s married FDR’s son. Included among the correspondence here are notes and letters with Sir William Osler (the father of modern internal medicine), Walter Reed (the man who conquered Yellow Fever), William H. Taft, The Mayo Brothers (founders of The Mayo Clinic), William Halsted (the father of modern surgery), and many, many more.

This work will be of great interest to neurosurgeons, medical students, nurses, neurosurgical physician associates, medical product reps, and anyone with any interest in the history of medicine. Cushing knew everybody who was anybody in medicine during the first third of the 20th century and it’s all described here in remarkable prose. There is much material here on the founding of the Johns Hopkins Medical School as well as the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. Includes the founding of the the Cushing Brain Tumor Archive at Yale and The Harvey Cushing Society, now known as the AANS. It will be easily accessible and can be listened to in piecemeal fashion, such as to and from work for 10 minutes at a time, or on a long car ride or when traveling by plane for hours. A surprising amount of Cushing’s advice remains relevant to today’s physicians in general and neurosurgeons in particular.

I am a board certified neurosurgeon. I am also an accomplished audiobook narrator. I developed this over the years as a hobby that I could work at at any hour of the day or night amidst the busy schedule of a practicing neurosurgeon. I have a professional recording studio in my home and have recorded over 50,000 minutes of spoken word audio.

e150.e4 Intimate Mix of Neuro and NS Ch15

e160.e3 Controlling Hemorrhage Ch16

e160.e6 Visit from Sherrington Ch16

e170.e6 Advice to Neurosurgeons from HC Ch17

180.1 Ch 18: Return to Yale: The Professor of Neurology 1933-1937

e190.e3 HC speaks at 70th BD Ch19

e190.e4 HC Fellowship in Royal College Ch19

210 About the Author

220 The Original Book Jacket

📅  ⚙️  ⬇️⬇️⬇️                                                                                 Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we’ll discuss multiple revenue streams. Additionally, we’ll discuss the general business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." Furthermore, I’m also a consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Presenting today’s episode titled, “Multiple Revenue Streams — with Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS.”  First of all, have you ever wondered if you could be doing more with your hard-earned expertise?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Indeed, meet Gregory Buford, MD. To be sure, he’s a board-certified plastic surgeon with 25 years of experience in private practice in Lone Tree, Colorado. Moreover, he runs his own surgical practice. Additionally, he trains others in non-surgical treatments. Specifically, he also advises aesthetic practices, consults with pharmaceutical companies, and promotes supplements to speed up patient recovery. Certainly, in my latest "Beauty and the Biz"&nbsp;podcast, Dr. Buford shared how he:  Firstly, balances multiple income streams without spreading himself too thin. Secondly, uses his clinical expertise to advise pharmaceutical and device companies. As a result, he gains early access to cutting-edge treatments. Thirdly, introduced supplements that help patients heal faster. Therefore, this is both an added revenue source and a patient-pleaser. Fourthly, still finds time to explore new projects and maintain a fulfilling personal life.  To summarize, if you’ve been feeling stuck or are ready to expand, Dr. Buford’s story is proof that you can leverage your experience and skills into other profitable endeavors. Finally, this is how you stay busy, profitable, and excited about the future.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Enjoy! Catherine Maley, MBA         ⬇️ FREE BOOK: 📕  ✅&nbsp;STAY UPDATED: 🌐&nbsp; 📝  🎤  📺  🔊  🤝 LET'S CONNECT: ➡️&nbsp; ➡️  ➡️  ➡️                     Catherine Maley, MBA: Everybody that’s going to wrap it up for us today on&nbsp;Beauty and the Biz. If you have any questions or feedback for me, you can go ahead and&nbsp;, or you can certainly&nbsp;. If you’ve enjoyed this episode on&nbsp;Beauty and the Biz, please head over to&nbsp;&nbsp;so, you don’t miss any episodes. And of course, please share this with your staff and colleagues. And we will talk to you again soon. Take care. "The fastest way to success is to model other successful surgeons who have what you want, but you can only see their results, not the path they took to get there. So, you continue to jump from one thing to another, hoping to find something that will work for you too, but it rarely does. So, try this shortcut instead. It’s guaranteed to move you forward. I compiled my intellectual property to grow cosmetic revenues, everything I’ve gleaned over the years into one playbook of the most successful practices and what they do to win....

Multiple Revenue Streams — with Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS (Ep. 293)

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In this episode we will discuss Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease affecting the neuromuscular system of the body with Tasha&nbsp;White, Director of a new Non-profit organization called My Walk with MG located in St. Louis, MO. ​ Myasthenia gravis is a chronic neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles include muscles that connect to a person’s bones, muscles in the face, throat, and diaphragm. They contract to move the arms and legs and are essential for breathing, swallowing and facial movements. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body’s defense system mistakenly attacks healthy cells or proteins needed for normal functioning. The onset of the disorder may be sudden. Symptoms may not be immediately recognized as myasthenia gravis. The degree of muscle weakness involved varies greatly among individuals. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Myasthenia Gravis with Tasha White

📅  ⚙️  ⬇️⬇️⬇️                                                                                                 Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we’ll discuss mastering surgery and business growth. Additionally, we’ll discuss the general business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." Furthermore, I’m also a consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Presenting today’s episode titled, “Mastering Surgery AND Business Growth — with John Vartanian, MD, FACS.”  Obviously, mastering the art of blending business acumen with surgical excellence is a complex challenge for plastic surgeons. Specifically, clinical skills demand years of training and precision. However, running a practice requires an entirely different set of expertise. Therefore, surgeons must balance patient care with business operations. For example, this includes managing overhead, optimizing workflows, and building a high-performing team.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   In summary, here’s what you’ll learn:  First, overcoming common challenges: Indeed, Dr. Vartanian discusses the hurdles most surgeons face. Specifically, these include managing overhead, balancing patient care, and handling business operations. Additionally, he shares how he addressed them head-on. Second, streamlining operations: Next, learn how optimizing processes and improving team communication transformed his practice. As a result, these changes saved time and reduced stress. Third, making data-driven decisions: Finally, discover how tracking key metrics and analyzing performance helped him. Consequently, this allowed him to identify growth opportunities and make smarter business decisions.  Ultimately, this is real-world advice from a surgeon who has successfully blended his clinical expertise with sound business principles.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Enjoy! Catherine Maley, MBA         ⬇️ FREE BOOK: 📕  ✅&nbsp;STAY UPDATED: 🌐&nbsp; 📝  🎤  📺  🔊  🤝 LET'S CONNECT: ➡️&nbsp; ➡️  ➡️  ➡️                     Catherine Maley, MBA: Everybody that’s going to wrap it up for us today on&nbsp;Beauty and the Biz. If you have any questions or feedback for me, you can go ahead and&nbsp;, or you can certainly&nbsp;. If you’ve enjoyed this episode on&nbsp;Beauty and the Biz, please head over to&nbsp;&nbsp;so, you don’t miss any episodes. And of course, please share this with your staff and colleagues. And we will talk to you again soon. Take care. "The fastest way to success is to model other successful surgeons who have what you want, but you can only see their results, not the path they took to get there. So, you continue to jump from one thing to another, hoping to find something that will work for you too, but it rarely does. So, try this shortcut instead. It’s guaranteed to move you forward. I compiled my intellectual property to grow cosmetic revenues, everything I’ve gleaned over the years into one playbook of the...

Mastering Surgery AND Business Growth — with John Vartanian, MD, FACS (Ep. 294)

BUFFALO, NY - January 27, 2025 – A new #research paper was #published in Oncotarget's Volume 16 on January 21, 2025, titled “Assessment of cfDNA release dynamics during colorectal cancer surgery."

Researchers from the University of Brasília investigated how cell-free DNA (cfDNA) levels in the blood change before, during, and after colorectal cancer surgery. The study found that cfDNA levels increase significantly during and after surgery. The findings suggest that cfDNA could help clinicians evaluate surgery effectiveness and monitor patient outcomes.

cfDNA consists of small DNA fragments released into the bloodstream when cells die and break apart. In healthy individuals, cfDNA usually comes from normal cell turnover, while in cancer patients, some of it originates from tumor cells. Measuring cfDNA levels offers valuable insights into a patient’s condition and is already being used to track disease progression and treatment response in cancers such as lung, breast, and colorectal cancer.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Surgery is often the primary treatment, but up to 50% of patients experience cancer recurrence afterward. In this study, the research team, led by first author Mailson Alves Lopes and corresponding author Fabio Pittella-Silva, analyzed blood samples from 30 patients at three key time points: before, during, and after surgery.

It was found that cfDNA levels increased nearly threefold during surgery and doubled after surgery compared to pre-surgery levels. The increases were even higher in individuals over 60, those with preexisting conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, and patients with elevated levels of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a common cancer marker. Patients with the highest cfDNA levels were those with larger or more aggressive tumors, likely due to greater tissue damage during surgery. Additionally, longer surgeries were linked to higher cfDNA levels.

“[...]we observed that cfDNA concentration may rise in correlation with the duration of the surgery, highlighting its potential as a marker of surgical quality.”

These findings suggest that cfDNA could be a valuable, non-invasive biomarker for clinicians to monitor colorectal cancer patients. Tracking cfDNA levels may help better evaluate surgical outcomes and determine whether patients require closer follow-up care. 

While these findings are promising, further research is needed to standardize cfDNA testing and validate its usefulness. Larger studies could help establish cfDNA testing as a reliable tool for cancer care and postoperative monitoring, with the potential to become a routine part of clinical practice in the future.

DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28681

Correspondence to - Fabio Pittella-Silva - pittella@unb.br

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Tracking cfDNA Release Dynamics During Colorectal Cancer Surgery

Our guest today is a Physical Therapist that specializes in Sciatica.  Dean Volk, MPT, and owner of Sciatica Relief Now, has spent over 33 years revolutionizing sciatica treatment. After owning three successful clinics and a cash concierge practice and working with professional athletes, Volk transitioned to a virtual model in 2018, turning this side hustle into a full-time operation in 2021. Now based in Santa Monica, CA, Dean and his team of coaches provide virtual consultations and coaching to clients worldwide, helping them live their lives to the fullest. The cornerstone of Sciatica Relief Now’s success is Volk’s unique approach, which operates 180 degrees opposite to traditional physical therapy and chiropractic methods. Unlike many standard treatments that rely on generic exercises, stretching, or painful adjustments, Sciatica Relief Now focuses on finding the right motion for each individual’s body. This personalized approach addresses the root causes of their pain. Dean Volk explains, “We believe that the right motion is lotion for the body. Our approach does not involve stretching or digging into the painful side. Instead, we teach our clients to view their sciatica as a wound that needs to heal. By helping them balance out their bodies and reduce compensation, we put their bodies in an optimal position to heal.” Sciatica Relief Now’s 8-week programs, offered through both group and one-on-one coaching, have helped clients return to activities they once thought were impossible. From professional rowing and marathon running to everyday tasks like gardening and walking, clients are finding long-lasting relief and regaining their quality of life. One of the key differentiators of Sciatica Relief Now is its 100% virtual model. This allows clients to receive expert guidance and support from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating the need for time-consuming travel and waiting room visits. Dean Volk’s team offers both group coaching and personalized one-on-one sessions, complemented by their DWY (Do With You) Online course, which empowers clients to take control of their own healing process. By focusing on common-sense solutions and teaching clients how to heal their bodies naturally, Volk and his team are making a significant impact on the lives of those suffering from sciatica.&nbsp; Dean Volk’s dedication to his craft and his clients is evident in his continuous efforts to refine and perfect his treatment protocols. Over the last 16 years, he has diligently worked on his approach. His commitment to education and empowerment is further demonstrated through his extensive experience before he sold his clinics in 2020. With a focus on simplicity and effectiveness, Sciatica Relief Now’s methods are designed to be accessible and understandable for all clients. The virtual nature of the service also means that clients from anywhere in the world can benefit from Volk’s expertise and guidance. For those interested in exploring a new, effective approach to sciatica relief, Sciatica Relief Now offers a promising solution. By thinking differently about sciatica treatment and focusing on the right motion for each individual, Dean Volk and his team are helping people reclaim their lives and move forward without the fear of debilitating pain. For more information, visit Sciatica Relief Now, follow @SciaticaReliefNow, and check out the YouTube Channel. Contact Information:&nbsp;Dean Volk Email:&nbsp; About Sciatica Relief Now: Sciatica Relief Now helps sciatica sufferers who have failed multiple treatment approaches find relief and regain their lives without medications, injections, or surgery. Founded by Dean Volk, MPT, the company offers a unique, 100% virtual approach that teaches clients how to heal their bodies naturally.

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📅  ⚙️  ⬇️⬇️⬇️                                                                                                 Hello, and welcome to "Beauty and the Biz," where we’ll discuss building a world-class team. Additionally, we’ll discuss the general business and marketing side of plastic surgery. As always, I’m your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your Aesthetic Practice – What Your Patients Are Saying." Furthermore, I’m also a consultant to plastic surgeons, helping them get more patients and more profits. Presenting today’s episode titled, “Building a World-Class Team — with Manuel A. Lopez, MD.”  Indeed, what does it take to run a thriving plastic surgery practice with 50 team members? Specifically, Dr. Manuel Lopez, a facial plastic surgeon and founder of Advanced Aesthetics Lopez Plastic Surgery and L Spas in multiple areas of San Antonio, Texas, believes the answer lies in one simple but profound principle. Simply put, it’s not about making money—it’s about providing world-class patient care.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Now, in the latest episode of "Beauty and the Biz," Dr. Lopez dives deep into the systems and leadership strategies that drive his success. Specifically, here’s what you’ll learn:  First, How Leadership Sets the Tone: He ensures everyone feels heard and valued. Then, The Secret to Hiring Rock Stars: He sets clear expectations during the interview process. Afterward, Processes Over Profit: When issues arise, it’s usually the process—not the people—that needs fixing. Finally, Motivating Staff: A productivity-based pay structure creates accountability.  Ultimately, Dr. Lopez isn’t just growing his practice. Instead, he’s building an environment where both his team and patients feel supported every step of the way.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Enjoy! Catherine Maley, MBA         ⬇️ FREE BOOK: 📕  ✅&nbsp;STAY UPDATED: 🌐&nbsp; 📝  🎤  📺  🔊  🤝 LET'S CONNECT: ➡️&nbsp; ➡️  ➡️  ➡️                     Catherine Maley, MBA: Everybody that’s going to wrap it up for us today on&nbsp;Beauty and the Biz. If you have any questions or feedback for me, you can go ahead and&nbsp;, or you can certainly&nbsp;. If you’ve enjoyed this episode on&nbsp;Beauty and the Biz, please head over to&nbsp;&nbsp;so, you don’t miss any episodes. And of course, please share this with your staff and colleagues. And we will talk to you again soon. Take care. "The fastest way to success is to model other successful surgeons who have what you want, but you can only see their results, not the path they took to get there. So, you continue to jump from one thing to another, hoping to find something that will work for you too, but it rarely does. So, try this shortcut instead. It’s guaranteed to move you forward. I compiled my intellectual property to grow cosmetic revenues, everything I’ve gleaned over the years into one playbook of the most successful practices and what they do to win. Go to&nbsp; and let’s grow your cosmetic revenue." &nbsp; #manuelalopezmd #drmanuelalopez                    ...

Building a World-Class Team — with Manuel A. Lopez, MD (Ep. 295)

Had this made a while ago.
So, this might be outdated


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One of the most relatable songs I've ever worked on

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This week's episode we will discuss the resurgence of TB/ Tuberculosis.&nbsp; TB is a treatable and curable disease. Active, drug-susceptible TB disease is treated with a standard 6-month course of 4 antimicrobial drugs that are provided with information and support to the patient by a health worker or trained volunteer. Without such support, treatment adherence is more difficult. Since 2000, an estimated 66 million lives were saved through TB diagnosis and treatment.     A total of 1.5 million people died from TB in 2020 (including 214 000 people with HIV). Worldwide, TB is the 13th leading cause of death and the second leading infectious killer after COVID-19 (above HIV/AIDS).   In 2020, an estimated 10 million people fell ill with tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. 5.6 million men, 3.3 million women and 1.1 million children. TB is present in all countries and age groups. But TB is curable and preventable.   In 2020, 1.1 million children fell ill with TB globally. Child and adolescent TB is often overlooked by health providers and can be difficult to diagnose and treat.   In 2020, the 30 high TB burden countries accounted for 86% of new TB cases. Eight countries account for two thirds of the total, with India leading the count, followed by China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and South Africa.   Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) remains a public health crisis and a health security threat. Only about one in three people with drug resistant TB accessed treatment in 2020.   Globally, TB incidence is falling at about 2% per year and between 2015 and 2020 the cumulative reduction was 11%. This was over half way to the End TB Strategy milestone of 20% reduction between 2015 and 2020.   An estimated 66 million lives were saved through TB diagnosis and treatment between 2000 and 2020.   Globally, close to one in two TB-affected households face costs higher than 20% of their household income, according to latest national TB patient cost survey data. The world did not reach the milestone of 0% TB patients and their households facing catastrophic costs as a result of TB disease by 2020.   By 2022, US$ 13 billion is needed annually for TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care to achieve the global target agreed at the UN high level-meeting on TB in 2018.   Funding in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that account for 98% of reported TB cases falls far short of what is needed. Spending in 2020 amounted to US$ 5.3 billion less than half (41%) of the global target.   There was an 8.7% decline in spending between 2019 and 2020 (from US$ 5.8 billion to US$ 5.3 billion), with TB funding in 2020 back to the level of 2016.   Ending the TB epidemic by 2030 is among the health targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) that most often affect the lungs. Tuberculosis is curable and preventable. TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into the air. A person needs to inhale only a few of these germs to become infected. About one-quarter of the world's population has a TB infection, which means people have been infected by TB bacteria but are not (yet) ill with the disease and cannot transmit it. People infected with TB bacteria have a 5–10% lifetime risk of falling ill with TB. Those with compromised immune systems, such as people living with HIV, malnutrition or diabetes, or people who use tobacco, have a higher risk of falling ill. When a person develops active TB disease, the symptoms (such as cough, fever, night sweats, or weight loss) may be mild for many months. This can lead to delays in seeking care, and results in transmission of the bacteria to others. People with active TB can infect 5–15 other people through close contact over the course of a year. Without proper treatment, 45% of HIV-negative people with TB on average and...

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A weekly, peer to peer, healthcare insight podcast.

Audiobook narrator Edison McDaniels does both fiction and nonfiction work. He also has the technical expertise and background to do complicated technical narrations, such as medical and legal books and papers. He is also interested in and quite adept at military fiction and war stories, especially naval adventures. A special interest is speculative fiction and literary fiction.

Edison has his own in house audio studio. He has a unique and varied background, all of which contribute to his expertise in spoken word audio production in general and audiobook narration in particular. He is a Stanford Med School graduate, a physician, a board certified surgeon, a veteran of sixteen years of active duty naval service (promoted through the ranks from E1 to 05 [that’s Commander, one step below full Captain]). An author, he has published a dozen novels and numerous short stories. Most of his stories are either speculative fiction; he is partial to ghost stories. All of his stories are intense, and tend to showcase ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. Find him on Amazon.

His spoken word audio work is rich and diverse. He has narrated over 50 books and a number of short stories. The SurgicalFiction Podcast showcases many of the books and tales he has narrated. Selections on the podcast include entire stories lasting several hours, as well as chapter readings, brief excerpts, and pieces of popular fiction and nonfiction. You will also find selections of both popular and obscure tales from the public domain.

He has a special affinity for tales showcasing medical and surgical fiction (hence the name of the podcast), as well as nautical fiction.

His fully outfitted audio studio includes a dedicated Studiobricks audio booth, several Apple computers and monitors, a Studio One Artist (v. 5) digital audio workstation, an IoStation 24c audio interface, and Izotope RX6 Standard for mastering and production standardization. He uses a Sennheiser MK4 condenser microphone for all his productions. He uses a punch and roll technique, which allows for on the fly direction and immediate correction for word substitutions, tone shifts, pronunciation errors, characterizations, etc. 

The voice you hear is always his and his alone. You can catch him on reading his own stories on facebook live from time to time as well. Follow him on facebook and join his email list at surgicalfiction.com. He also has a presence on facebook and his twitter handle is @surgeonwriter.

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Catherine Maley, MBA
Catherine has helped many practices double or even triple their revenue, all while creating a magnetic environment that encourages word-of-mouth referrals and repeat patients. Her proven, dynamic approach to marketing, advertising, sales and customer relations has been continually developed and refined for over 40 years.

Starting as an interdisciplinary Staff Coordinator with the Illinois State Medical Society and then as director of the House of Delegates for the California Medical Association, Catherine has been helping physicians and businesses reach their goals since the mid-80’s. This early experience laid the groundwork for understanding and overcoming the unique challenges, threats and opportunities facing physicians.

With this knowledge and experience acquired, Catherine spent the next 15 years developing and perfecting her marketing and sales techniques with various Fortune 500 companies. Her natural understanding of business gave her the edge to remain in the top 15% of all sales people nationwide. Her great successes would eventually land her the titles of National Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, and Product Development Manager for two Silicon Valley startups.

From her own personal experiences, Catherine witnessed a great need for practices to develop their customer service skills and learn the delicate dance of converting consults into patients. Now, armed with her top-performing sales and marketing experience coupled with her business knowledge of the medical sector, Catherine had all the tools necessary to begin coaching, training, and marketing specifically for aesthetic surgeons and their staff. She had the experience, drive, and passion to make her clients a great success.

With her stellar track record and solid business advice, Catherine is a rock star in the industry and is in great demand. Both as a consultant with word-wide clients, and as a speaker and lecturer at medical conferences all over North America, Europe and Oceania. She regularly contributes to the top medical trade publications in the industry and has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, ABC, ABC News, and others.

Catherine has consulted with the top surgeons in the world as well as with industry vendors. Her creative team of designers, copywriters, web developers, videographers, mail houses and print shops provide custom products, services, and consulting to aesthetic physicians who are ready to take their practice to the next level.

Catherine and her consultation practice are located in the San Francisco Bay town of Sausalito, California.

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