It’s Not Just a Job….

There are so many reasons I enjoy coming to work everyday…  Every patient who walks in and thanks myself and my staff for improving their quality of life provides all of us with a rush.  This is, in the end, the reason why most of us became physicians!   

Video Transcript… 

Healthcare and Social Media: The Orthopedic Minute:

 Good morning I am Howard Luks this is your Orthopedic Minute.  (Being a physician).. this is not just a job.  What do I mean by that?  That’s how I approach my day and I will look forward to getting up and getting to the office and seeing patients or going to the operating room and seeing patients.  I particularly enjoy seeing patients back in follow up,  who I have treated previously. Why?  Because I see them myself, I do not rely on office extenders, physicians’ assistant, or nurse practitioners etcetera.  I am not saying they don’t have a critical role in the healthcare process, they absolutely do.  What I am saying is that the pleasure that I derive from practicing medicine is helping you.  I frequently have people come in and say thank you and they are offering gifts, etc.

 That is wonderful and I really appreciate it.  However, watching you walk into the room when six months prior (to your knee replacement) you required the aid of a cane or a walker — and I see a smile on your face and I know that your quality of life has been improved, you have made my day. 

 That is the reason why I am a physician. That is the reason why I practice medicine and that is the reason why I come to work everyday.  I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way.  I hope we have a great day bye.