I loved this book! I'm interested in what goes on in residency after medical school, how a resident or intern manages to have even a semblance of a social life or a relationship, and how a newly minted plastic surgeon, or any physician, gets started in his practice after his training. Dr. Youn covers all these subjects and does so very well. He's a funny guy, and there's lots of humor in this book, just as with his first book, "In Stitches."
I've honestly never read a medical themed book as up-front and honest as this one. Dr. Youn talks about his and his wife's tremendous med school debt, how hard he had to work (and catch a little luck) to set up his own practice, and the struggles he and his wife went through. It turns out that setting up your own practice is trickier than it seems. You don't just hang out your shingle. Dr. Youn trained in Beverly Hills with a top plastic surgeon to the stars. He and his wife, who is also a doctor, went back home to Michigan after that, and he began setting up his practice. His new office remodeling was not, shall we say, a project of great interest to his contractor, who was a prolific liar and was evidently trying to drive Dr. Youn insane, but it all works out in the end.
I have also never read a book about a physician with as much empathy as Dr. Youn has for his patients and his devotion to them. Here is a doctor who became one because he wanted to help people, and he manages to do so even when he's exhausted as an intern or resident. It's obvious from comments from his mentors and his patients that he is an excellent doctor and a wonderful, skilled plastic surgeon. If I needed plastic surgery, I would seek out Dr. Youn.
The book is also very funny in places, as Dr. Youn has a great sense of humor. There are several stories about, um . . . . . . unusual patients. Some are funny, some are downright scary! But there are also stories about very sick patients; everyone but Dr. Youn has given up on these patients, and he sees them through.
Dr. Youn has also been on television shows frequently, including The Doctors and a few I forgot. Dr. Youn, if you ever happen to read this, I hope you like it, and I promise to wear my glasses next time I write a review of your writing. These letters are small! I'm a great admirer of Dr. Youn, his wife Amy, and their work ethics. They are doctors who really do care.
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A plastic surgeon’s story of trial, despair and succes. 5 *****
Last night between 2:30 and 3:00 AM, I finished Dr. Anthony Youn’s book published in 2019, “Playing God.” I certainly enjoyed reading this segment of his life and I was so enthralled that I ordered, “In Stitches,” so that I could start reading it the minute I finished.I would like to thank Dr. Youn for sharing his life with others. At times, I just had to smile and then others I could feel the frustration, despair and hurt that his experiences brought.I hope he continue to share his story with us. I would buy the next book he publishes of his life, the minute it it is released, possibly even prior to its release.May God continue to bless him as he follows his dreams.
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