5 Hard Truths as a Neurosurgeon

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[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

your experience losing your son that you shared breaks my heart every time and i hear it in your voice when you answer these questions. I hug my 4 kids tighter. Gd bless and protect you

[@aunt_b3365]

You really can hear it. He is a doctor that cares and understands death isn't just death like so many look at it in the field.

[@Ann-xm4yq]

What happened to his son?

[@rafiahmad7548]

Commitment and Compassion. One the most important things in healthcare. Thank you for showing us this Dr. Hoeflinger! :)

[@poppergurl]

He really does seem compassionate. Which is very rare these days in Healthcare. Good for you doc.

[@cathyschroeder6469]

What a brilliant man, caring, so humble 🙏😊

[@CraftHarlot]

Compassion and hope are at the core of all good medicine.

[@shellylavigne5913]

Bless you. You have been given a gift.

[@rosemorris7912]

This is a good person and doctor. I would trust him with my life and, more importantly, the life of my family member.

[@lisarothenberger13]

Fortunate patients that find you

[@dawnblake7433]

Thank you for sharing your life. I have had a number of surgeries and a doctor that treats us with kindness, and the truth is so appreciated. I'm sorry about the passing of your son , and I salute you and your family for sharing. ❤

[@melaniexoxo]

We love you Dr Hoeflinger. Thank you for your service to humanity ❤

[@maries4536]

I have the utmost respect for you 😊🇨🇦

[@SandrajReyes]

Yes, you are a true doctor

[@micheleerwin2848]

I have the utmost respect for you and what you do. Thank you.

[@nancynelosn5830]

Such a caring Dr.

[@projectkj7643]

This made me cry because he is changing lives and doing his utmost best to keep people alive and healthy. What a blessing to our world. ❤

[@LoriNuttall]

You, Sir,give hope there are other surgeons like yourself out there. I wish for all of us to find them! Wonderful human being first who happens to be a doctor!🥰

[@user-ge2vh4dt9m]

You have changed the outcome of my life by being in it and showing your compassion and Hope.❤❤❤

[@mwpgator]

I watched this three times to fully comprehend. Thank you for your honesty and for how you work and treat your patients. God bless you Doctor! 🙏🇺🇸

[@604pinnacle]

Knowing that doctors like you are what saved my son's life, fills my heart with love for you! Thank you for your dedication commitment. 💜

[@leoneseaman5308]

Thank you for your service. God Bless you.

[@BarbaraGehring]

Thank you for all you do. There is no doubt you are very compassionate with patients and their families.

[@KellyBlueBook-werkit]

Absolutely love and adore that you’re helping people to peek behind the curtain & see the world of neuroscience, healthcare, life as a surgeon. Prayers and Blessings to you and your beautiful family!!

[@Deamons64]

This is actually nice. I remember I one had a neurosurgeon come to speak to my class when I wad in highschool. Dude barely talked about his job and the things about it and turned it into a "Red meat is evil, and you should be vegan" lecture within 10 minutes. I was pissed, because I wanted to know about what he did for a living. I even called him out about halfway through and asked "so are you here to talk about your job or are you just here to preach about being a vegan, because if it's the latter, I'll be in the office." If you could give us like 2 dozen more of these videos, I'd appreciate it greatly.

[@anj464]

This is so ridiculous 😂 what did he reply when you said that

[@Deamons64]

@anjipoo32 "get out." To which I gave him the grin of "Yeah, you have no response to that, so you're kicking me out.", and walked out.

[@barbcoleus]

This doctor is so compassionate. God bless him

[@susanwhite6761]

I work in surgery and you are the best neurosurgeon I've come across...thank you, sir.

[@ritapearl-im3wv]

Dr. I would hate to need your skills, but your serious attitude, humility, and compassion would make me feel SAFE in your care. Thank you!

[@user-gr8bx7sy5d]

Amen. May God bless you always

[@maralfniqle5092]

What a lovely ethical and caring man, wish more doctors were like that.

[@h.l.asolomonov7674]

I still doubt my self in each surgery I'm a vet yet still a life between ur hands is a lot I won't be compared to a neurosurgeon still it's very sensitive

[@cheryljahr9641]

Your family and yourself are amazing people!

[@kamhart]

I have falllen to the "other side of the fence" as an acute care provider for dinosaur worthy years!, I'm now the patient...with more gratitude than I can express esp. to my neurosurgery team, the many healthcare providers I now work with...family & friends .. I should be on life support or a quad!... but I'm on my phone on YOU TUBE!! I don't know how to thank anyone enough! My PSA...don't ignore red flags!! Don't ignore little things & be GRATEFUL for the DEDICATED HEROS ( in my book) who have dedicated their careers, sacrificed their lives, and their families time, to share their gifts, their knowledge their SKILLS,.... to give others a new chance to live!❤ Thank you Dr Hoeflinger!!

[@sennaityohannes2955]

This guy is a saint, bless you doctor 😇

[@paulatristan8189]

What a great man, he's wonderful🙏🏽💜❤️ positive blessings Dr. Hoeflinger

[@happypeeps4244]

Wonderful compassionate docter🙏 thank you for making these videos

[@carollehman9392]

This is the kind of person everyone needs!❤

[@tinajohnston3950]

I have watched several of your videos, you are personable, compassionate and i would love to have you as a doc.

[@ajeims17]

I like that you are compassionate and not egotistical. I feel like “lady spine doctor” is very egotistical and wants everyone to know how much money she has. God bless your beautiful soul.

[@marlo5239]

👍👍🙏💯🙏💯🙏💯 Thank You Dr, GOD BLESS YOU, You are an AWESOME DOCTOR 🎉🎉🎉

[@minadecorso8835]

Dear doctor, you are one of the god’s hand. 🙏🌺

[@Suekyle]

Huge respect Doc

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Love your channel!!!❤❤❤

[@followurheart1112]

You are such a beautiful Soul, i have to say I love you and that you are definitely sent by Divine 🌹🙏🏽💫 May God continue to Bless and keep you

[@judithmacintosh4512]

Brave and compassionate ❤❤❤❤

[@lambertomidolini8027]

You’re a good man.

[@karrskarr]

An amazing skilled human being! Respect!

[@mjjjf61]

God bless you Dr.

[@maggiemain5854]

You are an amazing doctor.

[@PeggyWinton]

You are such a calm and brilliant man. Where are you located? I would love for you to do my back surgery.

[@bingersinger1517]

Toledo Ohio

[@lizzapaolia959]

Great man, God bless 🙏

[@kathleencavaco8201]

Love him❤ So REAL!!!💕

[@Betty-mm9gz]

You are an awesome person. You are an amazing doctor.

[@doctorhoeflinger]

Wow, thank you!

[@marlainerose3340]

I lost my son at 18 months to a brain tumor called astrocytoma,many years ago. His surgeon was so compassionate and also the pediatrician. I knew there was never a case that was cured as the tumor was in his brain stem. We had 9 more months with him because of everything was done for him. I have so much respect for doctors and nurses like you. Thank you for all you do.

[@doctorhoeflinger]

So very sorry about your precious son. Children are a gift!

[@denisarsenault505]

Wonderful human being!

[@barbaradesantos5064]

Your answers are amazing it does it gives you ♥️

[@maryadame44]

God bless you, because there are Doctors and then there are Doctors. ❤️🕊

[@rachaelnayder9887]

A 💎 gem

[@carolapostolos8929]

Awesome man...

[@vanessasneed9313]

I wish you were my Neurosurgeon!! I have DDD, 2 surgeries so far, one to keep me out of a wheelchair! I love Neurosurgeons they have made my quality of life so much better!😊🎉❤

[@tina9910]

If I ever need a Doctor in your field, I hope it’s you!

[@ycshittu5412]

He is quick to draw the blades. Def a surgeon's surgeon..

[@yellowdayz1800]

That's the man of your dreams girls. ❤

[@user-bp9pz1eu9s]

Down down deep inside doctor are you happy

[@amberh8118]

Brilliant❤

[@aunt_b3365]

The last resort could be the last moments of a persons life because they waited to long for the surgery to help. Sometimes surgery should be top priority. I'm struggling with that quest now. Do I or don't I? The outcome could be the same either way. One would just possibly be faster. There's never a guarantee. What would you do?

[@thomasnadrchal4083]

You are amazing guided by Almighty God's hands

[@spottedranch4810]

Beautiful

[@charlottemuller2233]

Son in heaven is watching!

[@roseangela2797]

This is a doctor who lives his faith.

[@smaguire8339]

What's the scariest thing about surgery? When it's you!

[@kiklocus4660]

I like him because he lost his mom and he lost his son he is till hopefully and stuck to his duties to help the humanity

[@Huckfintress]

Surgery is absolutely life-saving and life enhancing so it is absolutely not a last resort not in neurosurgery anyway

[@user-bp9pz1eu9s]

Can you take 3 weeks off for a vacation

[@Jessica_Gipson]

Do you recommend professional counseling to new doctors?

[@mollyroyle8761]

Perhaps you may consider offering a class to young doctors about hope and compassion. Ghosting is prominent these days by many doctors. Especially with female patients.

[@medicalpanorama]

You do your best, God takes care of the rest.

[@medicalpanorama]

God’s factor is #1, our skill comes after…

[@vkllanas3901]

Where are you practicing now?

[@lmtrainshorses4650]

❤

[@sallydavidson4471]

Is there an expressway behind your house?

[@user-ho5hj7uc1h]

❤Nigeria❤

[@LucitaBrown]

Surgery ‘should’ be the last resort IMO. I would never opt for an invasive surgery if there are other options.

[@denisern55]

His expertise is probably why he said that. I’ve known people with painful bulging/ruptured/herniated disc. Family doc might order therapy, he might stabilize the spine to relieve the pinched nerve from the herniation, then do therapy as an example

[@user-bp9pz1eu9s]

Can you be a college professor

[@nancyboruta7060]

God is in control whether a person lives or dies.

[@adamkerns-isley8634]

Uh.... scariest thing for me was being woke up during a frontal lobe etcomy sorry can't spell lol had to have a bulging artery clipped and coiled behind my left eye.....

[@albertorozco5981]

What they charge helps them keep going 😒

[@nancyhon406]

Why "No" to surgery as last resort? Get yr bterviwee to speak more?

[@denisern55]

Huh?

[@user-fs3xc6nj2p]

The needle I’ve had surgery on my leg 🦵 but I’m kinda recovering ❤️‍🩹

[@smokingrammy828]

God bless you❤

[@kaym.h.3583]

❤