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"Tis' the Season" to head up to Ontario for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde!

We talk about socialized medicine, enabling tech, Kevin O'Leary of Shark Tank, hockey (of course), VR training, even Hummer EV's!!

"Surround yourself with good people, and good things will happen"

Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde is an Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction surgeon in Toronto, Ontario, and has a keen interest in minimally invasive Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement and Robotically Assisted Total Knee Replacement. He is the current Fellowship Director for the Humber Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Program at Humber Hospital (University of Toronto).

His orthopedic surgical residency training was completed at the University of Ottawa, after which he was accepted for Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York. He was the recipient of the Phillip D. Wilson Award for his research while in New York (the only Canadian to ever win the award).

After returning to Canada, he completed a second Fellowship in Advanced Orthopedic Trauma Reconstruction at Sunnybrook Hospital, under the tutelages of Dr. Kreder and Dr. Stephen. Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde then further completed another Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Lower Limb Extremity Reconstruction under the guidance of Dr. Backstein, before moving his practice to Humber Hospital.

Early in his clinical practice, Dr. Rodriguez-Elizalde completed his Master’s in Health Administration at the University of Toronto, and has a special interest in optimizing hospital resources and patient care pathways.


Rodriquez Hip & Knee: https://rhksurgery.com/about/
Pathway Surgical: https://pathwaysurgery.com/sebastian-rodriguez-elizalde/
Kevin O'Leary: https://www.facebook.com/kevinolearytv/videos/i-couldve-had-my-hip-replacement-surgery-anywhere-but-when-i-met-joe-gorman-from/500008162667094/

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Device Nation sits down for a conversation with an absolute legend in our space, Dr. J. Parvisi, world-renowned orthopedic surgeon, researcher, and educator! Newly-minted Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Acibadem University in Istanbul, Dr. Parvizi brings his expertise in hip joint preservation, periprosthetic joint infection, and venous thromboembolism to his new role. A track record of over 10,000 surgical procedures, over 1,000 hip joint preservation surgeries. Dr. Parvizi has earned worldwide recognition for his pioneering work in the management of periprosthetic joint infection and venous thromboembolism.

"Calculated Risks", what are they and what can help us make the right ones?

Parvisi Surgical Innovations: https://www.parvizisurgical.com
Website: https://drjavadparvizi.com
World Expert Meeting: https://wem-a.org/Default.aspx
International Joint Center: https://www.instagram.com/acibadem.international/p/C3e-OtwIckO/#:~:text=acibadem.international-,International%20Joint%20Center%20(IJC),treatment%20plans%20for%20each%20patient.

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Device Nation heads Down Under for an inspiring conversation with a real "Bonzer of a Box-Opener", Chad Everard. You do not want to miss this episode, make sure to check out the video links below!

We talk about his incredible medical device rep career arc, culminating in starting his own Disasterplasty shop in Melbourne, Australia. A lot of great stuff here, we touch on:

-How his experience as a male stripper would convert business
-How to market in a memorable way
-How to train reps
-ADHD as a Super Power
-Branding through artwork
-"COR"-Family Style
...and so much more!!

Every kite needs a string, and every string needs a kite!

Do you have one?

Reconnaissance Orthopedics: https://www.rcon.co/
Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-everard-0b614617/
Chadimus Prime Viral Birthday Party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpJGpCsW0jE
How to demo to a Surgeon in 2024: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2qntpdb92mcjkxs22g0km/WhatsApp-Video-2024-07-10-at-23.09.18.mp4?rlkey=8ctrv4p1627xwhlnjq29kg0cf&dl=0
How to ask a Surgeon for their business in 2024: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jsz978e1h0fdw522vb55d/WhatsApp-Video-2024-07-10-at-23.10.47.mp4?rlkey=9ijijm1tsg7fc361wrorjm7ic&dl=0

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