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From Above Knee Amputee to Physician with Dr. Bastas

2021/11/4
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Beyond the Disability

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In today’s Episode, Janice Brown talks with Dr. Bastas. Dr. Bastas had an amputation when he was 17 years old. However, that didn’t stop him from going to medical school and becoming a doctor. Dr. Bastas shares his story and advice.

 

Conversation Highlights:

{00:41} Intro to Dr. Bastas

{06:20} Complications from the treatment

{09:00} getting the recommendation to have an amputation at age 17

{11:28} Moving to the states, culture shock

{18:00} Living with the disability, having a good attitude

{23:00} Life in medical school

{28:00} Devices to use for limb loss and what he doing now.

{37:00} Advice

 

Resources:

betterhealthandrehab.com