Dr. Jeff Dugas is a renowned orthopedic surgeon and managing partner of Andrew Sports Medicine. He also serves as a medical director for the WWE, is the team doctor for Troy University Football, and owns a distillery in Birmingham, Alabama.
In today’s episode, we discuss work ethic, holding yourself accountable, learning from mistakes, honoring commitments and integrity, sharing the urgency of patients, the importance of teamwork, and much more!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - The Roots of a Strong Work Ethic in Family History
00:03:37 - The Value of Hard Work and the Struggles of Moving Schools
00:07:04 - Avoiding the Big Mistakes and Why Chem E is the Hardest Thing Jeff's Done
00:10:38 - The Importance of Being a Good Problem Solver and Looking for Alternative Solutions
00:14:21 - The Problem with "We've always done it that way"
00:21:23 - A Lifelong Partnership in Medicine
00:24:46 - The Importance of Saying Yes to Opportunities and Recognizing them When They Come
00:28:19 - Coaching, Orthopedic Surgery, and the Importance of Commitment
00:31:48 - The Value of Coaching and Teaching in Orthopedic Surgery and Medicine Overall
00:35:21 - Sacrifice and Support in Pursuing Dreams
00:39:14 - The Story Behind Dread River Distilling Company
00:42:25 - Lessons Learned from Starting a Distillery in Birmingham during a Pandemic
00:49:33 - Giving, Favorite Places, and Misconceptions about Sports Medicine
00:53:05 - Understanding Sports Medicine and Working with Famous Athletes
00:56:34 - Managing a Baseball Player's Career and the Importance of Communication in Sports Medicine
01:00:00 - The Army of People behind Patient Care
01:03:36 - Gratitude for the People Who Make Things Happen
01:07:21 - The Kind Heart of My Daughter and the Competitiveness of My Family
01:10:49 - Accountability and Self-Reflection in Healthcare
01:14:21 - Investigating Your Self for Personal Growth
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Connect with Jeff Dugas:
→ Website: andrewssportsmedicine.com/jeffrey-r-dugas-md
→ Twitter: twitter.com/jeffdugasmd
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-dugas-44258080
→ Instagram: instagram.com/dugasmd1
Check out Andrews Sports Medicine:
→ Website: andrewssportsmedicine.com
→ Twitter: twitter.com/AndrewsSportMed
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/andrews-sports-medicine-and-orthopaedic-center
→ Facebook: facebook.com/AndrewsSportsMedicine
→ Instagram: instagram.com/andrews_sports_medicine
Check out Dread River Distilling Co:
→ Website: dreadriver.com
→ Twitter: twitter.com/dreadriverco
→ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/dreadriverco
→ Facebook: facebook.com/DreadRiverCo
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreadriverco/
Resources Mentioned in The Episode:
→ Rob Report (Article): robbreport.com/eboni-major-dread-river-bourbon
→ Outliers (Book): amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/
→ The Price We Pay: amazon.com/Price-We-Pay-American-Care
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Dr. Jeffrey Dugas: An Orthopedic Surgeon's Path in Sports, Distilling, and Medicine