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Episode 11 - Ricardo J. Komotar
Dr. Ricardo Komotar, one of the world’s highest-volume brain tumor surgeons and a leader in neurosurgery, shares insights on leadership, innovation, and how his philosophy on brain tumor surgery has evolved, especially in balancing aggressive treatment with quality of life for patients.
Beyond the OR, Dr. Komotar opens up about his journey, the resilience required for neurosurgery, and even his passion for sneakers as a form of personal expression.
In this episode:
•Dr. Komotar’s early inspirations and why he chose neurosurgery over becoming an astronaut
• How his philosophy on brain tumor surgery has evolved, focusing on patient quality of life
• The qualities he values most in residency applicants and his advice for the interview process
• Key lessons learned from collaborating with specialists outside neurosurgery
• The importance of resilience and grit in neurosurgery
• Dr. Komotar’s passion for sneakers and how they bring personality into his daily routine
PODCAST INFO:
Website: https://neurosurgerytales.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurosurgeryTalesPodcast
SOCIAL:
-Twitter: https://x.com/AurelianaToma
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aureliana-toma
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosurgery_tales/
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/AurelianaToma
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Dr. Ricardo Komotar, one of the world’s highest-volume brain tumor surgeons and a leader in neurosurgery, shares insights on leadership, innovation, and how his philosophy on brain tumor surgery has evolved, especially in balancing aggressive treatment with quality of life for patients.
Beyond the OR, Dr. Komotar opens up about his journey, the resilience required for neurosurgery, and even his passion for sneakers as a form of personal expression.
In this episode:
•Dr. Komotar’s early inspirations and why he chose neurosurgery over becoming an astronaut
• How his philosophy on brain tumor surgery has evolved, focusing on patient quality of life
• The qualities he values most in residency applicants and his advice for the interview process
• Key lessons learned from collaborating with specialists outside neurosurgery
• The importance of resilience and grit in neurosurgery
• Dr. Komotar’s passion for sneakers and how they bring personality into his daily routine
PODCAST INFO:
Website: https://neurosurgerytales.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NeurosurgeryTalesPodcast
SOCIAL:
-Twitter: https://x.com/AurelianaToma
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aureliana-toma
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurosurgery_tales/
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/AurelianaToma
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