Eduardo Rodriguez

Eduardo Rodriguez, Chair of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone and Director of the Face Transplant Program, shares his remarkable journey from immigrant roots to pioneering facial transplantation. He discusses the ethical complexities of face and eye transplants and the emotional resilience of patients reclaiming their lives. Rodriguez emphasizes the critical balance between a demanding career and personal well-being, revealing how music enhances focus in the operating room. His insights on mentorship highlight the importance of support in achieving surgical successes.