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2 8 O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | M A R C H 2 0 1 5 can't be done in the OR. It's a barrier to getting paid for some of the new technologies that we want to make more available to patients. I think there are increasing external and regula- tory pressures that aren't necessarily integral to how surgeons practice, yet are a blanket requirement for all physicians without any real adjustment for the unique aspects of a surgi- cal practice versus a medical practice. What do you still love about operating? You lose yourself because you're so concentrated and focused on what you're doing. Time flies and you really get into the flow of the task at hand. Patients come in with prob- lems that adversely impact their quality of life in dramatic ways and we get them back to normal life routines quickly. It's still incredibly satisfying to do that. What music must be on in the OR when you operate? I'm a classic rock guy. I listen to music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I'll try some of the new stuff now and then, but I like the Eagles, Beatles, Springsteen – they're all terrific. Music isn't a distraction. It really helps the surgical team relax. I'd much rather have music play- ing than listen to people chit-chatting during procedures. This year's SAGES conference is in Nashville. We're going. What's a must-see in the city? If you're going to do one thing SAGES-related, check out the main event Friday night. We've rented out the entire Wild Horse Saloon. There'll be great live music and the SAGES sing-off, which is always a popular conclusion to the evening. For me, it will be all SAGES, all the time. We believe you, but you have to say that. (Laughs) There's also the Country Music Hall of Fame. Checking out all the live music venues on Broadway is a great way to spend an evening. And off the beaten path, Franklin Battlefield is a little south of the city, and Andrew Jackson's home is not far from the Opryland Hotel. S U R G E O N S ' L O U N G E