
01/09/2025
Every now and then, a patient will look at me with a hint of surprise, asking, ‘Are you going to operate on me?’ I get it—my youthful face and lack of grey hair (thanks to a little color!) don’t always fit the ‘surgeon’ stereotype. 😊
These moments make me pause and reflect on how much we tie trust to appearances.
But it’s in the OPD, through open conversations and listening to their concerns, that I’ve learned to build that trust
Sharing my passion and confidence in the OR helps them see beyond the surface.
It’s humbling to witness their hesitation turn into trust, knowing those talks make all the difference.