Education

Yale University

B.A., Pre-med

1972

Medical College of Georgia

M.D.,

1977

Podcasts

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802: What It’s Like Going From Successful Heart Surgeon to Nutrition Guru With Dr. Steven Gundry, The Energy Paradox [Main T4C Episode]

Dr. Steven Gundry is an author, medical researcher and former cardiac surgeon whose mission is to improve people’s health, happiness and longevity through nutrition. He is the director and founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in California. He is a..

Career Path

Interview Highlights

“One of the most important things that I’ve written in all my books — it’s what I tell you, not to eat. That’s far more important than what I tell you to eat.”

Best Career Advice

“I don’t think you can plan things as well as you think you can plan things and it will all be a surprise.”

Career Challenge

In his 60s, Steven filed for bankruptcy because he quit his job as a surgeon and started to write books. At the time he was working seven days a week to provide for his family.

Skills

Cardiology, Heart Surgery, Writing, Medical Research, Leadership, Innovation

Professional Interests

Health and Wellness, Gut Health, Diet, Medicine

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