Blog » The Prudent Plastic Surgeon

June 16, 2026

Doctors Don’t Need Less to Think About. We Need More Room to Think Well.

Clinical AI only helps if it protects judgment, trust, and attention.

June 15, 2026

Are You More Than a Doctor?

When your entire identity depends on being a doctor, every setback feels personal.

June 14, 2026

Should We Stop Trying to Avoid Conflict?

This week's Sorta Random Sunday. From youth baseball to healthcare, passionate people rarely agree on everything.

June 12, 2026

1 in 10 Surgeons Walk Away. What Would Make Me?

I still love medicine. But a new study made me ask what could eventually push me away from it.

June 10, 2026

The SpaceX IPO Is Days Away. So What's Standing Between It and the S&P 500?

With the SpaceX IPO set in mere days, investors are already asking the obvious next question: when will it join the S&P 500? It's a

June 8, 2026

I Thought Building Wealth Would Make Money Easier

Six years ago, financial freedom felt impossible. Now the challenge is learning how to handle the life we built.

June 3, 2026

Are Doctors Overthinking Real Estate Risk?

Asset protection matters, but complexity can become its own obstacle.

June 1, 2026

The Physician Parent Dilemma.

The physician parent dilemma is harder than it looks.

May 29, 2026

A Lesson in Pictures: Why Long Term Investing Wins

One of the most important concepts in investing is also one of the hardest to follow: to be successful, you need to invest in the

May 28, 2026

How Doctors Can Think About Recession-Resistant Investing

The first investment question should be: What risk am I actually taking?

May 26, 2026

Why High-Income Doctors Still Need a Budget

A forward budget first. A reverse budget later. Financial freedom over time.

May 22, 2026

I Broke My Own Debt Rule. Here's Why.

I’m anti-debt. I still took out a car loan — and six months later, I think it was the right move.

Attain financial freedom & practice on your terms.

Join 20,000+ physicians and get frequent financial insights from a practicing surgeon who isn't shouting back from the finish line.

Archive

All Blog Posts