Seeking Trust

About the Book

This memoir is not only a summary of my life, but a review of what a new surgeon should do to develop trust from patients and referring physicians. My mistakes and successes are recorded in this memoir in the hope that they might serve as a guide to help future surgeons navigate the stresses of life and death. Many unpleasant events might have been avoided during my residency and practice years if this knowledge had been applied. The final section serves as a “travel log” of my foreign travels, detailing how I utilized them to enhance my knowledge, advance my career, and gain a deeper understanding of foreign governments and societies.

About the Author

Dr. Weiland is now a retired general surgeon who rose from humble beginnings as a “farm boy” to the highest echelons of the surgical community, holding board certification in General Surgery and Special Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care. He practiced surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona, for fifty-three years and served as a mentor and teacher to surgical residents at Maricopa County Hospital for twentyeight years. He also received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.