E07: Managing Complex Wound Care with Dr. Stephanie Heller

The Rural American Surgeon

In this episode, Dr. Randy Lehman reunites with his former program director at Mayo Clinic, the accomplished and beloved Dr. Stephanie Heller. Together they discuss Dr. Heller's wealth of experience, from navigating career transitions to mastering complex procedures like skin grafting and managing fistulas. Listen for insights on optimizing wound care, tackling challenging cases, and thriving in acute care surgery.

[00:00] Introduction

[1:18] Dr. Heller’s background

[06:37] Dr. Heller’s surgical group

[13:55] Importance of rural surgery and training

[25:29] How I Do It: Wound care and skin grafting

[48:43] How I Do It: Managing fistulas

[54:50] Financial Corner

[57:03] Resources for the busy rural surgeon

Resources Mentioned:

The American College of Surgeons

North American Rural Surgical Society