I’ve performed over 4,000 surgeries, but never saw patients as numbers—I remember their stories, fears, and strength. I treat bodies, yes, but before I touch a scalpel, I sit, listen, and look into their eyes. I don’t just treat disease; I try to understand its roots. Not all pain starts in the body, and not all healing comes from medicine. I teach future doctors to stay human, because the real cure is in being seen. So don’t call me “Doctor” today—call me a friend, someone who sits with you until the fear softens. That, too, is healing.