Dr. Wesley Phipatanakul celebrates his traditional Asian upbringing and reflects on the satisfaction he receives from daily interactions with patients and students.

Episode Highlights

  • 5:57 – orthopaedics is more than "just bones"
  • 9:37 – preparing to send his twins to college
  • 14:41 – channeling Mr. Miyagi’s balance for ortho residents
  • 20:30 – litigation in medicine

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Wesley Phipatanakul, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Wes Phipatanakul is a highly trained shoulder surgeon who loves to share his knowledge and expertise with his orthopaedic surgery residents and practice the art of shared decision-making with his patients. A lifelong learner, he credits his Adventist education and Thai upbringing with the respect he carries for his patients’ concerns after injury and their personal aspirations in setting their treatment goals. As a faculty member at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, he is proud to teach for the school he calls the flagship of Adventist education.

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