Dr. Jeffrey Dugas: An Orthopedic Surgeon's Path in Sports, Distilling, and Medicine

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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