Behind every brilliant surgical technique lies a story, of timing, obsession, opportunity, and personal evolution. Outliers dives deep into the minds and journeys of extraordinary surgeons whose careers defy convention.

In this series, we explore the anatomy of surgical greatness: what shaped them, who mentored them, what obsessions drove them, and how the world around them aligned to create not just a skilled hand, but a singular voice in the operating room. These aren’t just interviews, they’re explorations of identity through the lens of surgical mastery.