Your doctor says you need surgery. Now what? Do you say yes, get a second opinion, or wait? And how do you know you’re making the right decision?
In this episode of Deep Diving Divas, Nancy and Elaine sit down with highly respected Cedars-Sinai general surgeon Dr. Neel Joshi to answer the questions every patient should know before saying yes to surgery.
Dr. Joshi has been practicing at Cedars-Sinai for over 17 years, serves as Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery, and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton and his medical degree from Mayo Clinic Medical School.
And this conversation is personal for Nancy—Dr. Joshi successfully repaired both of her hernias.
We dive into when surgery is truly necessary, when it may be safe to wait, when to seek a second opinion, how to choose the right surgeon, and what you can do to prepare for a better recovery. Dr. Joshi explains what everyone should know about hernias, and shares where the future of surgery is headed.
Whether surgery is in your future or someone you love is facing it now, this is the conversation you'll want to hear before entering the operating room.
🎧 Listen now—and learn how to become a more informed, confident patient.
It’s never too late to dive in.
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