This is part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Rex Marco, a musculoskeletal oncologist and reconstructive spine surgeon who is living with C3 quadriplegia. He is currently the chief medical ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, in addition to working as a clinician, investigator, and teacher at Houston Methodist Hospital. In these episodes, Dr. Marco recounts his inquiry, what he's learned from practicing mindfulness, and how his time as a patient changed how he viewed his role as a doctor.

Key Words: BIPOC, Physical Disability, C3 Quadriplegia, Musculoskeletal Oncology, Reconstructive Spine Surgery