Hello, survivalists. This is the Crux True Survival Stories. I am your host, Casey McIntosh.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Mitchell Seruya, a peripheral nerve surgeon at Cedar Cyanay Medical Center in Los Angeles.

He's a board-certified plastic surgeon, a pioneer in his field, and someone who's contributing to medical textbooks and performing procedures that are

redefining what's possible in peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Surria directs the peripheral

nerve and microsurgery fellowship program at Cedar Sinai, training the next generation of

surgeons in this highly specialized field. He's been featured as top doc in Los Angeles magazine

and even served as an expert

medical consultant for Gray's anatomy. But here's what really sets Dr. Suria apart. He performs

surgeries that have never been done before. Using microscopes and sutures finer than doll's

hair, he rewires the human body in ways that didn't exist in medical literature. He's giving

hope to patients who've

been told their paralysis or their pain is permanent. In our conversation, Dr. Suria shares what

inspired his career path, explains the intricate microsurgery he performs, and discusses groundbreaking

procedures, including the first of its kind surgery he performed on our previous guest,

Teresa.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, Teresa and Brian's story, I'd suggest starting there first.

It will give you the full context for this conversation with Dr. Suruya.

I understand that you have written 45 scientific manuscripts, prepared book chapters, and delivered over 50 presentations on peripheral nerve and reconstructive surgery.

What led you down this career path?

What inspired you?

Where does your passion come from?

Yeah, you know, it's a good question.

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