As much as we plan, prepare, and work, life will bring unexpected challenges. The question becomes: “What am I willing to do to adjust and adapt?”
For Dr. Stephen Stowers, the first insurmountable challenge came when his patient-focused, empathetic approach to his practice was crushed when the “corporate” bottom-line-focus became paramount. Profit became the primary and driving factor with hospitals and big pharma,
Dr. Stowers closed his practice and moved to New Zealand, where he learned even more about a patient-first approach to health care.
Then, life presented yet another challenge, the good doctor became the patient.
Listen as, now retired, Dr. Stowers shares his insights regarding putting patients first, the healthcare industry, and overcoming personal challenges and be sure to grab a copy of his book Box of Birds (link below)
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Quick Episode Summary:
Special guest Dr. Stephen Stowers shares about his experience in life and medicine
At the age of 68, Stephen developed Parkinson’s disease
Stephen shares stories of his childhood and his grandfather
Stephen talks about how his grandfather inspired him to get into medicine
Stephen opens up on being doubted and having to work hard to achieve his dreams
Stephen breaks down the years of schooling that it takes to become a cardiologist
How to get placed into a practice after finishing medical school
Stephen talks about the spiritual aspect of medicine and how it gets lost today
Stephen shares about his time living in New Zealand
How the medical field has become a profit driven corporation
New Zealand was focused on preventive health care and not profit driven
Stephen talks about his book, “Box of Birds” and what inspired the title
New Zealand’s emphasis on preventive care produces better outcomes
Stephen shares his answer to “what’s the point?”
