Friday Spotlight: Barbara Ryan, MD, Surgeon
I have been a practicing surgeon for almost 20 years, specializing in general and trauma surgery for the first half of my career, and reconstruction and plastics during the latter half.
Despite the fantastic surgeries, fantastic patients and fantastic income, my career left me absolutely no time.
The freedom that I thought came along with the money and prestige of being a successful surgeon simply wasn’t there.
In addition, the ever-increasing hours demanded of my time associated with paperwork and administrative duties, as well as the changing healthcare industry made me realize that things were only going to get worse.
I wanted to continue to help people, but I was tired of missing holiday festivities, family dinners, and really just never having quality time with my family.
I thank God for providing me the hope, courage and vehicle to make a change in my life. Not only have I been able to replace my surgeon’s income, but I am now working around my family life and it is so freeing!
I now travel to our huge family reunions in Illinois every Summer, take off for long weekend getaways with my husband, and enjoy relaxing dinners with my family. There’s just nothing better than finishing up dinner and then plopping down on the couch for popcorn and a movie with the ones you love. In short, I love my business partners and my life!
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