Episode 109: Dr. John Kelly, D.O. - Is Anesthesia a Sleeper? Not with this Doc!

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode we are joined by  Dr. John Kelly, a general anesthesiologist practicing out of Port Washington, New York. Prior to attending New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Kelly worked as a chemical engineer for five years. Dr Kelly will discuss the transition from a career in engineering to medicine, as well as what inspired him to do so. Dr. Kelly describes not only his non-traditional pathway to medicine, but what had drawn him to the field of anesthesia. He describes how he chose Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, a large M.D. institution, where  he was chosen  Chief Resident his third year. Finally, he speaks about his transition from residency to becoming an attending, and what he thinks it takes to become a successful clinician. We know you will find the episode inspiring as I have.