E31: The Privilege of Practicing Back at Home with Dr. Gary Timmerman

What makes rural surgery uniquely rewarding and challenging? 

Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes one of the greats–Dr. Gary Timmerman, a distinguished surgeon from South Dakota–to share his journey and insights into rural surgical practice. 

Dr. Timmerman discusses his career path, the role his faith has played throughout his many years of surgery, and offers a detailed exploration of esophagectomy techniques and feeding tube placement.

Tune in for an episode packed with wisdom and inspiration for every medical professional committed to excellence in rural healthcare.

0:00 Intro

5:57 Dr. Timmerman's Background 

9:19 Why Rural Surgery Is Special to Dr. Timmerman

12:46 How I Do It: Esophagectomy Techniques

24:02 Tips for Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer

38:45 Colonic Conduit and Anastomosis Techniques

53:24 Financial Corner

55:45 Faith's Role in Dr. Timmerman's Practice

58:33 Classic Rural Surgery Stories

1:02:40 Resources for the Busy Rural Surgeon

1:07:34 Sanford Health Residency Programs

 

Resources Mentioned:

🌐 American College of Surgeons (ACS): https://www.facs.org/ 

🌐 North American Rural Surgical Society: https://www.northamericanrss.org/

🌐 Sanford Health: https://www.sanfordhealth.org/

🌐 Sanford Medical Education division: https://www.sanfordhealth.org/initiatives/medical-education

🌐 South Dakota and North Dakota Chapter of the American College of Surgeons: https://www.sdsma.org/event-5616925