Atul Gawande
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Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, is a surgeon, writer, and public health researcher. For more than 20 years, he has practiced general and endocrine surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Samuel O. Thier Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is also Executive Director of Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health systems innovation, and Chairman of Lifebox, a nonprofit organization making surgery safer globally.
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Complications
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The Best American Science Writing 2003
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The Best American Science Writing 2006
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Atul Gawande is widely recognized for his insightful writing on medicine and public health, particularly his exploration of surgical practices, patient safety, and end-of-life care. His work often blends personal anecdotes with rigorous research to illuminate complex issues within healthcare.
For readers new to Atul Gawande's work, "Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science" offers an excellent introduction to his style and themes, exploring the challenges and uncertainties inherent in medical practice. "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" is another highly regarded starting point, focusing on end-of-life care.
Atul Gawande's writing has received significant critical acclaim, including multiple National Magazine Awards. His book "Being Mortal" was a finalist for the National Book Award.