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The "Weekend Warrior" - Dr. Klapper on Living with Passion and Avoiding Surgery
July 10, 2023 · 1 hr 39 min
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A top joint surgeon shares how passion, humor, and common sense keep people out of the operating room.
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In this episode
- When surgery is truly necessary and when it can be avoided
- How a demanding career and creative passions can coexist
- Practical advice for managing joint pain and staying active
- What a communication style built on real experience looks like
About this episode
Dr. Robert Klapper is one of a kind. A pioneer of minimally intrusive surgical techniques and tools that have changed the lives of millions of people. He is the director of the Joint Replacement program at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, and has replaced the thousands of knees and hips – including many of famous athletes and celebrities. But Dr. Klapper’s passions and style go beyond the operating room. He is a marble sculptor, an avid surfer, and for 12 years he hosted the ESPN radio show “The Weekend Warrior”, giving advice to callers about their aches and pains. Dr. Klapper’s stories and advice, medical or otherwise, are thought-provoking, inspirational and entertaining. He has developed and mastered an authentic and powerful communication style, full of humor and common sense, and perfectly anchored by his life experiences.To send Alita a message or sign up for her free newsletter click here.
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