In episode No. 9 on The Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Dr. Matthew Hazzard, a board-certified neurosurgeon with Advanced Neurosurgery Associates.

He shares his journey to becoming a neurosurgeon, how his faith takes center stage in pre-op with his patients, and how healthcare in the United States could work better for more people.

Ep. 9 Breakdown

• (0:00) Introduction

• (0:50) Professional background

• (1:42) Journey to becoming a neurosurgeon

• (9:51) The formative years at Spring Arbor University

• (11:28) First round of medical school applications

• (15:57) Duke bound during medical school match day

• (17:57) Sleepless nights completing residency

• (21:08) Typical work week of a neurosurgeon

• (23:29) Incorporating faith into daily rou ...