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I'm not sure there are many people who could handle running a solo surgical practice while being a solo mom, but for today's guest, it's no big thing, and it's just the tip of the iceberg of what makes her so incredible!

I'm so grateful to have been able to speak with Dr. Ritha Belizaire about her story of being one of the few people out there to open up a private, solo colorectal surgery practice, as well as her intentional choice to be a single mother. We hear about her experiences and struggles from the beginning of her career to current day, including her battles with burnout and how she has learned to overcome it.

You'll hear all about it in the episode, but Dr. Ritha Belizaire is a dual board certified general and colorectal surgeon in Houston, Texas. She opened her solo surgical practice, Houston Community Surgical, in July 2023, and is passionate about accessible, inclusive surgical care with a special interest in pelvic floor disorders and proctology. 

She is a "single mother by choice" to two girls, ages 5 and 2. She has counseled many unpartnered female professionals, including physicians, who were seeking a similar path toward parenthood but who did not know how to navigate the emotions, fears, logistics and professional anxieties around seeking and achieving single parenthood. Dr. Belizaire enjoys empowering single women who desire motherhood to consider their options for preserving fertility and expanding their families when that time is right.  

If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Belizaire's work, be sure to check her out at her website or social media pages:

• My practice link:  www.houstoncommunitysurgical.com
• IG: @rithabelizairemd
• TT: @rithabelizairemd

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