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 • 166 episodes

The SurgeonMasters Podcast

Latest Episodes

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

Injury Prevention! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 138

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, exercise physiology LiverTransplant Program member, Gil Spitz.In many ways, physicians are like ath...

March 25, 2026 • Episode 138 • 9:53

Physician Needs! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 137

March 11, 2026 • Episode 137 • 9:59

Narrative Medicine! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 136

Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes Richard A. Schaefer, MD, MPH, an orthopaedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, to the podcast.Richard is a big f...

February 18, 2026 • Episode 136 • 9:55

Light Reading! Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 135

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 retired orthopedic surgeon and leader, Dr. Richard Barry.Oscar London was the pen name of a local in...

January 22, 2026 • Episode 135 • 8:45

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Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, FACS, PCC

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