Come to Work with Me | Day in the Life of a Spine Surgeon

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[@aldanemclaughlin6977]

Dr.web you inspired me a lot to follow my dream of becoming a doctor just wanted to say appreciate it man💪🏾🔥💯

[@antoniowebbmd]

Awesome! You got this! 💪🏾

[@squidwrtt5911]

@@antoniowebbmd Does it matter where you go for undergrad? I was wondering if a local university like University of Houston would be an ideal place to study compared to UT Austin since it's cheaper and closer for me to attend

[@squidwrtt5911]

@@antoniowebbmd I don't want to compromise my science education however and am unsure if the quality of UH can do the same as a UT school could

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

@@squidwrtt5911 If you go to UH and get a strong GPA+MCAT it won't matter. If you went to UT and got a mediocre GPA+MCAT then you're at a disadvantage, and the more prestigious school won't matter. This is what I've read on multiple med school resources and physicians in competitive specialties. Prestigious schools may have more research or science related resources, plus the opportunity for letters of recommendation from respected people. But if it's going to be astronomically expensive, you may want to pass.

[@lassoingwestern3407]

@@squidwrtt5911 Hey, I know this is a month late, but I'm college right now because I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon. From my understanding and findings, it doesn't really matter where you go as long as your school is accredited. Also, your major has some weight as well I'm doing microbiology because it's the best fit for me, however, I know some people that are majoring in engineering and other majors. Med schools look at grades and Mcat scores the most some schools will weigh your science and math classes heavier than your electives and core classes. Med schools also take volunteering and previous job work also into play but it isn't something I find to stress about. I suggest working as a CNA where you live because it gives amazing clinical experience such as patient to provider contact. I hope this helps.

[@jiujitsukillah]

Hi Dr. Webb I am a medical student working hard to become a future orthopaedic surgeon such as yourself. Your videos are very inspiring! Thank you!

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@awakethemaster]

39 years. Too old to start on this path and working since 15 years old. Too many obstacles and so much compromises...but in the next life I will be a disciple for this profession! Happy new year!

[@marilynp.708]

I worked with a Dr. in fourth year residency who was 52.

[@joshuabalbuena3880]

There was a story before who graduated med school at 60. Nothing's too late

[@raulcalma-deal8792]

For reals! What a shame it’s never too. You can find a merger program that offers bachelors and md/do in 6 years.Do a couple years of residency. Tsk tsk

[@Ytremz]

The only thing that separates a man from his goals are his excuses.

[@MrBoomtx21]

You need to read the article “From Fixing Cars to Saving Lives, an MD Mechanic on a Mission”. It’s about a man that became a doctor at almost 50 years old. If that doesn’t inspire you, then becoming a physician is not for you. 💯

[@samlee6152]

Hi Dr. Webb, one of my relatives is getting spine surgery soon, and I just wanted to let you know what an amazing impact you guys have on patients’ and their family’s lives. I know surgery may become routine after doing so many, but all the fears and hopes and future of a family lies in that one procedure, and when successful you can change a person’s life for good for forever. For me, my cousin is getting surgery to remove a cancer on his spine, and it could potentially leave him paralyzed from the waist down, but we’re holding out hope that a good surgeon can help him maintain a good quality of life. Thank you for doing what you do-you make a difference each day. Your videos are inspiring me to potentially pursue spine surgery one day!

[@christabelaruebose5055]

This is great going to med school this year this makes me so EXCITED AHH I can’t wait 😊

[@Dr_Yi]

Christabel Aruebose hahahahahahahahhaha

[@jcicrafters]

Congratulations!!

[@christabelaruebose5055]

Jcicrafters thank you ❤️💕

[@fuckingallthesehoes3295]

Christabel Aruebose good luck

[@christabelaruebose5055]

Fucking all these hoes thank you ❤️

[@samuelsanantonio9247]

its crazy how I've been on break from the semester, and watching these videos makes me want to get back to work. THANK YOU DR.WEBB for the motivational vids! If you ever do a seminar in Florida please LMK!

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks! I appreciate it

[@DanetteSWhite]

I had a spinal fusion through my neck back in 2006/2007. Nice to see exactly what was done.

[@Teddy-fm9nt]

I am in completely different profession, but I wanted to thank you for your transparency and actually showing the grind and dedication that's needed to become successful. As those before me and after me will comment, you are have been an inspiration. Stay forward!!!

[@justsayin5110]

How can you not love inspiring spine surgeon.

[@MaiyaJade]

I'm a future nurse and I find this very encouraging and motivating. Thank you so much

[@baw2171]

Jade Waters don’t go into nursing

[@MaiyaJade]

@@baw2171 thanks for your opinion but nursing is not my end career, it's just the beginning

[@MaiyaJade]

@David Dez yessss I agree everything medical is fascinating 🤗 & hopefully you will

[@easymedicinebytmd8247]

It is so true that you lose track of days if you work without a weekend! Btw that doctors lounge looked unreal!

[@MC-vh7go]

Dr Webb is an inspiration and not just for folks in Healthcare.

[@onelilangel92]

I’m a SCI rehab RN and your videos are awesome. It’s great to learn about what’s happening to patients like mine before they transition over to me

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you for watching!

[@EbonyB-w5z]

Wow that drs lounge at the second hospital chefs kiss literally ❤

[@venivenu5286]

Hi doctor... I am a pre-med student.. my dream is to become a trauma surgeon... whenever i lag behind I watch ur videos to boost myself up.. thank you so much... ❤😄😁

[@alexanderlane6007]

Doctors are incredible at what they do love your videos so informative

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks!

[@ErikS-]

It amazes me that you spend so much time driving between all the different hospitals. I would expect it to be way more effective if the patients could all come to you for procedures, and to have online consultations for the ones that dont require a procedure.

[@GirlwholuvsCODMWF2]

I am not a doctor nor do I plan on joining the medical field, , but dang I love watching videos created by educated individuals.

[@elizabethnakajima2657]

Dr. Webb, I needed inspiration in 2019, and I found some in your channel, you, your family, your associates.... I can never thank you enough. God bless you and your family in 2020.

[@michaeledwards8609]

I have really enjoyed your video. As a local Dallas resident, I like seeing all the places you visit. I have been to that Texas Back Insitute and was very impressed by the staff while dealing with a herniated C5-C6 disc. Keep up the great work.

[@Loveduhmusic]

Thanks Dr. Webb for the motivation. I'm also a veteran like yourself. It's hard for me to adjust to civilian and college life but your videos push and inspire me. If it is possible it would be great if you did a video for veterans transitioning into college life then towards the medical field. Thanks again doc👍

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Thank you for your service ♥

[@kdeloris2225]

I don't know you but I'm so proud of you. Thank you for all the very important work you do but, I could not go to work with you because I would faint. I bet your patients love you.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you! I appreciate that. Happy New Year and thanks for watching! Dr. Webb

[@knowthyself1981]

Your an amazing inspiration brother we need more humble, helpful and caring people like you who try to put yourself in the patients shoes . God bless and stay safe brother. Kamran 🙏

[@codywebster9538]

You're a remodel sir. My mon has arachnoid itus. Its not just you being a surgeon that matters. Its that you're black male that makes it all the more exceptional. Keep inspiring and showing black males like themselves their potential.

[@florencedemerson7809]

How strong, skill and courageous you are ! Admiration from France.

[@SVTfordPINTO]

Check your tire pressure Dr Webb! Great video though, always happy to see your day in the life videos whether it's you or one of your colleagues

[@maxos-4135]

Thank you for uploading and updating us about your work..it gives us a sense how it will be..few guys on internet do this

[@annaki7260]

Wow - Spine surgery is so complex and difficult. You have my highly respect. Are there set hours at all when you're a surgeon? I can imagine that there is not. My aunt had surgery on an anoyrisma in her brain. The surgery was planned for 4 hours but she was in for 10, so i can imagine that there really isn't a set schedule. Thank you for all the people you're helping!

[@arturtoth3185]

GREAT video Dr. Webb. Also love the head nod whenever you conclude a segment haha

[@SK-vw6yi]

Dr. Webb , that ACDFs were done really beautiful!!

[@antoniowebbmd]

That is not ours. Just a pic found online but ours looked similar LOL 😎

[@SK-vw6yi]

Antonio J. Webb, M.D. Absolutely, I believe that! If someday I could get your fellowship program!

[@iluvnursing2006]

MCOP... just left that Hospital after twenty years of clinical nursing. Your videos make me miss bedside nursing just a tiny bit...

[@lilrabbitcuz]

You make residency & fellowship look easy how dare you lol.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Lol def not easy. I just try to make it enjoyable

[@epp.5593]

it is easy if you like what your are doing

[@berengereful]

His colleagues must be like : « Dude 😂 🙄 »

[@nkelly8]

Great job man your an inspiration to many🙏🏿

[@matteocaso2343]

0:10 finally figured out what car he drives! (Cadillac)

[@maddie2359]

Thank you for all that you do! God bless

[@Elkoshairiyous159]

Liked this video before even watching it

[@winnex317]

I love your videos, despite how different things here in Denmark are, I am still learning a lot and of course finding great inspiration in your work. Both with the videos and medicine ;)

[@Stoneface_]

Winnex what are the differences? Btw my aunt lives in Denmark for over a decade and she like it!

[@winnex317]

@@Stoneface_ Well, first of all, all education is free, whether you can pass onto med school or whatever solely relies on your grades. Treatment will also be different because medical bills are not a thing here, everything is free in that regard as well. And of course the general way of work is vastly different due to the culture.

[@drahmed224]

God bless you for your work 👍🏻

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you!

[@DrAdnan]

If I had 24/7 access to a nice doctor’s lounge I’d get really fat really fast 😂

[@Mike-01234]

I suspect the work keeps you busy mentally and physically not thinking about eating all that much.

[@Karim-ik5ij]

It really sucks because most of the time during residency you are sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation = poor food choices.

[@ahmadalobaidi3566]

Thank you for sharing with us Dr. Webb. You are a great source of motivation for me and others on this channel! I admire your hard work! With all of those hospitals you round at, do you need a different ID for each hospital or are they all under one system?

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

It looked to be under one system, probably all the hospitals are owned/run by the same...company? Not sure how to word it, network maybe?

[@knzay]

damn, the constant driving around to different hospitals would tire me out more than the long hours operating

[@HotepSaoirse]

Ke La was the tire pun intended?

[@9asdfg529]

That doctors lounge made me like this video. Usually much

[@auper2223]

Thank you Dr. Webb! I needed this :)

[@epp.5593]

lol. I noticed that the garage said "Doctor's Only". That's sweet.

[@nivithaabnikarnavnivitha5404]

Love these types of videos🔥🔥

[@karinross66]

Had a C4-C7 ACDF and years later posterior fusion as well.

[@RedFaceeee]

You are the man.

[@aliennetwork08]

Thanks for the video 🙏

[@xeturr]

Inspiring work ethic!

[@matte3561]

Hence why I went into anesthesia and not surgery. My call weekend involved 1 epidural and an EGD. Awesome dr. lounge tho!

[@antoniowebbmd]

Haha good choice

[@antoniowebbmd]

Some of the Anesthesiologist travel to all these hospitals with us

[@d.langston]

I would love to know which hospitals you go to. I am from the DFW area and I briefly saw a medical city sign. Two of my sisters work for HCA! One being a surgical nurse! Sending blessings your way from Grapevine, Texas!

[@baronnmaxamillion2880]

Great video Dr. Webb . Thanks for sharing

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thank you!

[@ihabayoub688]

2:44 it's so weird to hear a doctor says that he loves snickers hhhhh

[@Rali272]

I'm a Field Service Engineer. This video describes my days and weeks, except the saving peoples lives part. I kinda save lives, if those machines I work on stop working say goodbye to your food and medicine.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Awesome! Thanks for what you do!

[@Rali272]

@@antoniowebbmd Thank you. I'm Inspired. Stay safe in these times.

[@brazycinco5042]

I'm in the process of deciding what specialty to go into. All I can say in Orthopedics seems like a LOT of work!

[@shinyknighttt]

Your videos are amazing! I have a question, though. Why do you round at several hospitals? I shadowed a cardiothoracic surgeon for two weeks and never even heard of this.

[@latifalaurel5903]

Wow that's something to think about, 🤔🤔

[@raniqueblackman8096]

Happy New Year Dr. Webb!🎉🎉

[@antoniowebbmd]

HNY!

[@andrewmercier7991]

Hey Antonio, I'm an SCI patient. C567 unilateral facetal dislocation. I had anterior posterior spinal fusion with a cadaver bone and dog bone on the anterior aspect. My surgery was at Bangkok Hospital in Thailand as I broke my neck on vacation. I have idiopathic neuropathy bilateral upper and lower extremities. I have had four physiatrists, neurologist, gp, and my team in Thailand look at me and no one can source the reason for the neuropathy. Wonder if you want to have me on your channel. Best, happy new year

[@antoniowebbmd]

Wow! Thx for sharing your story? Which hospital in Thailand? I was just there about a year ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/aICxnHeOrbpjpLM kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaioga2nfqiFiKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKanlXSVrdmnpq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3_KZaiaacdkoZY

[@andrewmercier7991]

Bangkok Hospital Phuket was where my surgery was. I definitely want a life pain free and sharing my love for life. Every neurologist says I should be like Christopher Reeve when they see my CT and X Rays

[@jujubaclothing]

mate, check your tire pressure. Your warning light is on and your vehicle might be pulling to the right or left and tire will wear uneven.

[@denverbroncos4]

being a surgeon, u dont have time for things like that lol

[@josephs3169]

@@denverbroncos4 You won't be a surgeon if you crash and are paralysed

[@denverbroncos4]

@@josephs3169 u clearly dont get jokes smh

[@babyyoda8195]

just buy a new car

[@josephs3169]

@@babyyoda8195 Ay, got the surgery money boi. 668,000 per year as a spine surgeon, he can buy a new car every month easily.

[@ZakirHussain-oq4ff]

I got tired just by watching this.. u work hard doc.. All the best..

[@gigiflavien8838]

Wow!!!! You're amazing.

[@favourihenwe8473]

enjoyed it!!!

[@daviddalton8341]

I just had a spine surgery yesterday and am already out of the hospital

[@clifftondorroh8867]

I would love to date a female doctor or have a close friend that’s a doctor just to sit and talk about work that type of shit is interesting to me

[@moodmeditation4458]

Be a doc then.

[@NeverEndingGalaxy]

Great video!

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks!

[@greggjohnsonthewatchman796]

Talk about how many people have died on the table, not yours as I don't believe you've had any but other dox who've lost people. I hear that the last place you ever wanna die is in a damn hospital!! I thank you for your time, doctor! G J

[@shorty808100]

I had an ACDF at c4-c5 and the doc useD a HDPE plastic cage/fusion device in one even the screws are HDPE plastic

[@sherinsamuel8125]

Your follower from India...

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks!

[@jacintosaenz4504]

Hello Dr. Webb. Great video. Is it possible if for future videos you can provide some insight to the surgery itself for future med students that are interested in orthopedic surgery? For example, a video of you performing an actual surgical procedure. I think it would also be great for others who are interested in medicine as well. Happy new year and God bless.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Hard to do that when I’m still in training for HIPPA, hospital policies but plan to explore those options when I finish up here soon

[@antoniowebbmd]

This one has some in it kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WtnXhshNN_otk

[@jeffrekiel3894]

Having my second fusion jan 28th. Wish you were my doc brah.

[@matheusdurand7503]

Tire pressure needs to be adjusted. Awesome video, surgery is beautiful!!

[@DoctorFashion]

Are you using a GoPRo when you VLOG?

[@bigd9848]

Amazing how you just open someone up and put hardware in. I would imagine the first surgery you have done was a little nerve racking.

[@matthewg4439]

Hi, Dr. Webb! Are there any resources you recommend where people can watch videos of surgical procedures? I’ve had a hard time finding videos online showing surgical procedures when I’ve wanted to see exactly how something is done. Just interested in seeing how things are in real time having never shadowed a surgery.

[@MrPJBarney]

Gifted Hands

[@battledomexx86]

Awesome video! Quick question: is all that food in the lounge free?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Yes!

[@battledomexx86]

Thanks for the reply Dr. Webb! Love your content and happy New Year!

[@hambdenoutdoors]

Dr Webb, check your tire pressure LOL!

[@MrBellside10]

Lol doc you need to put some air in them tires

[@gillybillyful]

have you ever worked at Presbyterian of Dallas?

[@brendancollery6634]

Yo I live in Rockwall that’s sick if I need to go to the hospital I’m telling them to call Antonio

[@angeloholmes5999]

Do you have an access card for each hospital, or will one access card get you into every hospital?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Lots of different IDs lol

[@clarkewi]

Very cool.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks!

[@michellet1569]

So what I’ve learned is that you need to show your badge for everything 😂

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Of course! Can't have some random person entering the building XD

[@lreppy10]

Hi Dr. Webb, I will be needing a spinal fusion for spondylolisthesis. Can you tell me how to find the best surgeons in my area?

[@matthewtaylor2350]

Is it common for surgeons to rotate between several hospitals like you do, or is it usually just one?

[@rmrmrm868]

You have low tire pressure, good sir.

[@45k-u7d]

I fuck with the caddy brotha

[@antoniowebbmd]

Throw some 20s on it? LOL jk

[@jonreed5431]

Hi Dr. Webb! Have you ever treated patients with osteogenesis imperfecta? If so, how comfortable are you treating that condition? Great videos by the way. Happy New Years.

[@antoniowebbmd]

Yes. In residency. I treat patients with spine issues exclusively at this point however

[@jonreed5431]

@@antoniowebbmd That's great! Those of us with OI can always use excellent doctors like you, especially in the tricky realm of spine operations. Keep up the great work.

[@alifmohammed4139]

His specialty is really hard I think he’s a genius 😂😂😂

[@thitapornkadsayapakorn6565]

GREAT👍👍👍

[@ryanarjoon7297]

Great vid but I think u ran a stop sign lol

[@olashileakinshe4487]

Pls dr Webb all this surgeries you carry out have you been taught on how to do it or you just read about it

[@Dave-eu3ib]

Scared me to ever getting back surgery.

[@muimasmacho]

Thank God for you, and for everything that you do. Next to Jesus, my _Back-Stabber_ is my favorite person in this entire galaxy. I esteem _the Sandman_ in very high regard on my list too. Together, they saved my life, what's left of it. My Father died of malignant hyperthermia, which is hereditary, making me a high surgical risk. So I suffered for 35 yrs., in sheer agony, where mere seconds can seem to last for decades. Trust me... that kind of relentless torture wears you down... no matter how big and tough you think you are. I would have given up the launch codes in a heartbeat, for even the slightest bit of relief. *I've learned that QUANTITY of life is a curse, if you don't have the QUALITY of life to get on with it.* Survival was very hard, it didn't even make sense. But I just simply could not imagine myself standing before my Lord, to give an account that i had stopped trusting my life to Him, and took matters into my own hands instead. Unthinkable. Right? Except i thought about it. Constantly. It's ALL i thought about. True compassion is learned in such ways. God bless you Doc. ------ _Special Tribute to _*_Dr. Geoff Ricca,_*_ - Back-Stabbing Neuro Extraordinaire!_ _And _*_Dr. Brent Blakely_*_ - 'The Sandman'_ _Arkansas._

[@jayp4772]

Dr., you are very busy with surgeries and working with patients which goes without saying, but would someone in your position or just surgeons in general be able to do research? For instance that first procedure where the plate was set to stabilize the patient's spine, would a surgeon be able to possibly research and make suggestions for better procedures?

[@antoniowebbmd]

Yes, you can go into academics and do surgery + research. There are some private practice doctors doing a lot of research also

[@jayp4772]

@@antoniowebbmd I see, thank you for the reply Dr.

[@karinross66]

Do you have different badges for each of these hospitals? Or are they all in the same hospital system?

[@Loveduhmusic]

Wisconsin!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@mikey91583]

My dad just had that fusion in his neck about a month ago

[@antoniowebbmd]

Thanks for sharing. Hope he is recovering well!

[@irishman485]

Are you on call a lot on weekends

[@sebastiengonzalez2862]

Nobody saw him run that stop sign at 9:22💀

[@KG-et7lq]

Can a neurosurgeon perform a neck fusion?