Dr. Wahan Experiment

Work-Life Balance as a Surgeon with Dr. Samir Singh and Dr. Serv Wahan #36


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Guest: Samir Singh DMD

https://www.instagram.com/ssingh_dmd_facs/

https://northpittsburghoralsurgery.com/meet-our-team/dr-samir-singh/

 

Host: Serv Wahan MD DMD

https://www.drwahan.com/

 

Summary

In this engaging episode, Dr. Serv Wahan welcomes Dr. Samir Singh, an oral surgeon from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The conversation begins with a light-hearted exchange about their shared experiences in Pittsburgh, including their backgrounds and love for hip-hop culture. Dr. Singh shares his journey from being born in Texas to moving to Pittsburgh, where he developed a passion for dentistry influenced by his family's positive experiences with dental care. As the discussion progresses, they delve into Dr. Singh's path to oral surgery, highlighting the importance of mentorship and the discovery of his passion for the specialty during dental school. 

The episode transitions into a deeper exploration of Dr. Singh's professional life, including his experiences in residency, the challenges of oral surgery, and the significance of patient care. They discuss the complexities of managing patients with diabetes and the importance of thorough medical histories in surgical planning. Dr. Singh also shares insights into his practice's operations, work-life balance, and the evolving landscape of oral surgery, including the integration of technology in treatment planning. The conversation wraps up with reflections on personal health, fitness, and the rewarding aspects of their profession, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and mentorship in the field.


Keywords

oral surgery, Dr. Samir Singh, Pittsburgh, dental health, work-life balance, mentorship, diabetes management, technology in dentistry, community service, fitness, North Pittsburgh Oral Surgery, OM3 Oral Surgery, Dr. Wahan, work-life balance, oral surgeon, dental, dental student


Takeaways

"I always tell people that my love for hip-hop... came from Miami."

"If you don't rise to the level of your goals, you'll fall to the level of your systems."
"We as OMSs don't really have that instant gratification thing always in our profession."
"It's a lot of sensory overload, man."
"You want to just take little steps to establish good systems."


Titles

From Hip-Hop to Oral Surgery: Dr. Samir Singh's Journey

Navigating Oral Surgery: Insights from Dr. Samir Singh


Sound bites

"My love for hip-hop... came from Miami."

"If you don't rise to the level of your goals, you'll fall to the level of your systems."
"There's no substitute for that."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:01 Journey into Dentistry
10:52 Experiences in Oral Surgery
15:35 Teaching and Mentorship
20:58 Managing Diabetes in Surgery
25:11 Anesthesia Protocols and Patient Care
27:44 Work-Life Balance in Oral Surgery
30:10 Practice Management and Community Involvement
39:05 Fitness and Health Journeys
45:00 Managing Stress and Patient Safety
55:51 Charity Work and Giving Back

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