The SurgeonMasters Podcast

The SurgeonMasters Podcast is for surgeons who wish to create a highly successful and sustainable practice that is lifestyle-friendly with less stress and frustration. Each episode focuses on learning, understanding and implementing effective habits that will allow you to create a thriving practice while still having time to travel, connect with your family, take care of your health, and pursue outside interests. Your host is Jeffrey M. Smith, MD a practicing Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon (Orthopaedic Traumatologist) who also assists other Surgeons to develop the critical skills needed to create a highly successful lifestyle-friendly practice which is physically, mentally and emotionally sustainable.

Podcasting since 2016 • 170 episodes

The SurgeonMasters Podcast

Latest Episodes

Battle Buddy! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 142

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes to the podcast orthopedic surgeon, doctor of education, and retired 20 year Navy veteran, Dr. Marlene DeMaio.When y...

August 20, 2026 • Episode 142 • 9:15

Science of Physician Wellness! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 141

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes to the podcast Richard Boyatzis, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Case Western Reserve University, and a Profess...

July 30, 2026 • Episode 141 • 9:59

Zone 2 Exercise! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 140

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes orthopaedic surgeon and surgeon-wellness advocate Alan Jones, MD, to the podcast.Alan has been an avid runner for t...

July 08, 2026 • Episode 140 • 7:50

Physician Needs Too! The SurgeonMasters Podcast

Pump the brakes on your week to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes to the podcast family physician and physician coach, Ken Dodge, MD.As physicians, most of our stress and frustration doesn't come from ...

May 21, 2026 • Episode 140 • 19:12

Recognizing Feelings! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 139

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes physician coach and family physician, Ken Dodge, MD, to the podcast.As physicians, we like to think we’re governed ...

April 08, 2026 • Episode 139 • 8:25

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Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

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