Dr. Natalie Plana @dr.natalieplana – U.S. Doctors Podcast #5 x Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast

Top 5 Topics: - From Dancing to Scalpel — The Surgeon Who Turned Dance into Facial Artistry - The Power of Travel Before the Grind — When & Why Young Doctors Should See the World - Sculpting the Perfect Face — Inside the World of Modern Craniofacial and Aesthetic Surgery - The American Dream in Medicine — A Cuban-American Surgeon’s Journey from Miami to Manhattan - Danger on 2 Wheels — The Hidden Trauma Epidemic of E-Scooters and City Bikes Quotes & Wisdom: 03:39 — “There won’t ever really be a perfect time to travel in our career paths… we’re privileged to have this little slot in between.” 16:50 — “New York City both lifts you up and humbles you at the same time.” 36:00 — “Fellowship was less about skill and more about clinical thinking—especially when not to operate.” 37:55 — “You almost need time to see what your results will look like… you’re a pupil of your own craft for your whole career.” 41:58 — “It’s a game of millimeters—but numbers get overridden by balance and facial harmony.” 45:23 — “The complete package is often orthognathic surgery paired with rhinoplasty—the icing on the cake.” 54:52 — “Being honest about what you want is the most important thing when looking for a job.” 1:03:24 — “Helmeting was protective for cyclists in Manhattan, but pedestrians struck had more severe injuries than riders. We need a real call to action for public safety.” Questions: 00:48 — “Did it also take you a while to get all the NYS licenses and paperwork in order?” 03:10 — “Where’d you travel to during that post-residency window—and how long was the trip?” 09:30 — “Do you prefer red or white wine?” 12:17 — “Where did you go to medical school?” 33:52 — “Why did you leave NYU for residency at Penn/CHOP—and was the plan always to come back to NYU for fellowship?” 44:04 — “Which procedures or combinations are your favorites right now—what gets you most excited?” 49:49 — “What days are you working, do you do weekends, and what hospitals/ORs do you have privileges at?” 53:17 — “How do you manage stress and unwind outside of a demanding surgical career?” Now available on: - Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel - U.S. Doctors Podcast #5 My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono - 11.2025 #podcast #dentalpodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher