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78. Lessons in Life and Medicine - Stephen Stowers

Sep 7, 2023

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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CONTACT INFO:

Email: stephenstowers@me.com

 

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Website: https://www.kiwicardiology.com/

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BOOK:

Box of Birds - https://amzn.to/3R51zxR

 

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The Good Advice Company

 

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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?”