Under the Knife

Choosing a surgeon may be one of the most consequential decisions a patient ever makes, and one they are often least prepared for. The writers here describe how they decided whom to trust with their bodies.

Inside this volume

Fifty first-person accounts describe choosing a surgeon: the research and the referrals, the second opinions, the questions that revealed the most, and the instinct that tipped the balance. Writers reflect on the choices they were glad they made and the ones they would approach differently.

Who it's for

For anyone facing surgery and the decision of who will perform it, families helping weigh the options, and readers who want a framework drawn from experience.

Format · Instant download · PDF & EPUB · Fifty first-person accounts

A collection of personal testimony, offered as companion reading — not medical advice.

• 50 single-author testimonies from real people
• A short, plain-language introduction to the topic
• Editor's note, contents page, and curated resource list
• Professional interior typesetting and an original cover

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