I’m a Knee Surgeon — 5 Things I Learned From My Own Knee Replacement

I’ve performed thousands of knee replacements as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. But when I became the patient myself, I saw the experience in a whole new light.

In this first episode of The Surgeon Unmasked, I share five unexpected lessons from my own knee replacement — insights that changed how I talk to patients, manage expectations, and think about recovery.

Whether you’re preparing for joint replacement or simply curious what it’s really like on the other side of the table, this video offers practical takeaways from both perspectives — the surgeon and the patient.