Succeed in Medicine

Nephrologist and Author Dr. Sayed Tabatabai on Life, Loss, and Tweets

31min | 06/19/2024

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This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

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This episode is also sponsored by Physician Growth Accelerator. Your practice is busy, but not with ideal patients. Build your strategy today.

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Dr. Tabatabai shares his journey from writing on Twitter to publishing a book, emphasizing the therapeutic role of writing during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the importance of storytelling in medicine, strategies for connecting with patients, and how personal experiences can enrich professional practice. The conversation is both heartfelt and insightful, offering listeners a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and literature.

BIO

Dr. Sayed Tabatabai is a nephrologist based in San Antonio, Texas, and the author of "These Vital Signs: A Doctor's Notes on Life and Loss in Tweets." Known for his engaging and poignant writing, Dr. Tabatabai has gained a significant following on Twitter, where he shares stories that highlight the human side of medicine. His work has been featured in Physicians Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, The San Antonio Express News, and NPR. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Tabatabai enjoys traveling, playing guitar, and participating in charitable events as a member of the Star Wars Society of San Antonio. His insightful narratives provide a unique perspective on the experiences of healthcare professionals and the patients they serve.

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

—- 👋

This episode is also sponsored by Pattern Life. Protect what matters most today. Disability insurance simplified.

—- 👋

This episode is also sponsored by Physician Growth Accelerator. Your practice is busy, but not with ideal patients. Build your strategy today.

—- 👋

Dr. Tabatabai shares his journey from writing on Twitter to publishing a book, emphasizing the therapeutic role of writing during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss the importance of storytelling in medicine, strategies for connecting with patients, and how personal experiences can enrich professional practice. The conversation is both heartfelt and insightful, offering listeners a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and literature.

BIO

Dr. Sayed Tabatabai is a nephrologist based in San Antonio, Texas, and the author of "These Vital Signs: A Doctor's Notes on Life and Loss in Tweets." Known for his engaging and poignant writing, Dr. Tabatabai has gained a significant following on Twitter, where he shares stories that highlight the human side of medicine. His work has been featured in Physicians Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, The San Antonio Express News, and NPR. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Tabatabai enjoys traveling, playing guitar, and participating in charitable events as a member of the Star Wars Society of San Antonio. His insightful narratives provide a unique perspective on the experiences of healthcare professionals and the patients they serve.

Did ya know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show!

Socials:

@physiciansguidetodoctoring on FB

@physicianguidetodoctoring on YouTube

@physiciansguide on Instagram and Twitter

Visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect, dive deeper, and keep the conversation going. Let’s grow!

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, financial, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for personalized guidance.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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