Are religion and science mutually exclusive? Do we speak of faith only when we wish to substitute emotion for evidence? The totality of reality cannot be contained within the narrow bounds of science alone. The design, meaning, and purpose evident in our world points to a need for a deeper understanding of our universe.
Bio:
Gary Ott is a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon who is currently Surgery Director of the Center for Advanced Cardiac Disease at the Providence Heart and Vascular Institute he has a clinical focus on cardiac replacement therapies and heart transplantation. He was formerly faculty at OHSU’s Department of Surgery. He received his MD from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his surgical residency training at Jefferson University Hospital and Cardiothoracic fellowship at Columbia/Presbyterian University Hospital in New York City.
His interests include music (guitar-more enthusiasm than talent), reading, tennis, and skiing. He loves his wife, Cheryl, of 30+ years and his kids Jordan, Hannah & Nathan and his dog Appa (a therapy dog at St. Vincents)