Being a vascular surgeon is not easy. You frequently find yourself in challenging situations where you are expected to act as many patients’ guardian angel. In A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure: A Surgical Swan Song, Dr. Sherman A. Katz shares the reality of being a vascular surgeon. By sharing his personal … Read more
In the operating room, every second matters. But so does every choice. Dr. Sherman Katz’s memoir, A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure: A Surgical Swan Song, pulls back the curtain on a half-century in medicine that straddles two worlds: one ruled by instinct and artistry, and another by policy and automation. From … Read more
Dr. Sherman A. Katz’s A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure is many things: a memoir, a tribute, a lament. But it is also a gift to the next generation of doctors — a handbook of values written not as a lecture, but as lived experience. For medical students, residents, and early-career physicians, … Read more
There was a time when a surgeon could build a life — and a legacy — from a single private practice. A time when being “on call” meant being responsible for your patients, not your employer’s metrics. Dr. Sherman A. Katz remembers that time vividly. In A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure: … Read more
Life is an ever-evolving journey, filled with invaluable lessons and transformative experiences. As we traverse this path, we undergo profound changes, altering our very essence. Love, compassion, anger—these emotions shift and transform as we grow older, enabling us to cultivate deeper connections, extend selflessness, choose our words with greater care, and adapt our personalities to … Read more
Modern medicine dazzles. We now have robotic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, advanced imaging, and telemedicine. Outcomes are better. Recovery is faster. Technology has transformed the landscape of healthcare. But as Dr. Sherman A. Katz MD reveals in A Chance to Cut is a Chance to Cure: A Surgical Swan Song, the price of this progress … Read more
In A Chance to Cut is a Chance to Cure, Dr. Sherman A. Katz, MD takes readers on a compelling journey through five decades of surgical practice. But it is not just his story—it is a heartfelt tribute to the towering figures who shaped the surgical world of the past. These mentors, with their commanding … Read more
In the realm of healthcare, where science and technology dominate, it is easy to overlook the vital role that compassion plays. However, compassion lies at the heart of medicine, serving as a guiding light for healthcare professionals. Beyond the clinical aspects of diagnosis and treatment, compassion is what connects doctors, nurses, and other caregivers to … Read more