Topic: A Big-Hearted Brain Surgeon

Jewish Philanthropy Podcast

Topic: A Big-Hearted Brain Surgeon Guest: Dr. Howard Weiner Bio: Dr. Weiner is Chief of Neurosurgery at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Weiner has become one of the country’s leading pediatric epilepsy surgeons, attracting patients from across the United States and abroad because of his innovative approach. Over the last 20 years, he has become a recognized national and international leader in the surgical treatment of childhood epilepsy, and has been a pioneer in advancing the care of children with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, for which he is considered one of the world’s leading experts. His expertise also includes the operative treatment of childhood brain tumors, spasticity, hydrocephalus, congenital malformations, tethered cord, chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, and spina bifida.

In this episode we explore:

1. The 5am Club

2. Finding Balance in a Frenetic World

3. Mentorship

4. Family as the Priority

5. What is Perfection?

6. Work Hard/Be Nice

and much more!