From Patient to Surgeon | Salt Lake City News

When Dr. Thomas Higgins, a trauma surgeon himself, plummeted 100 feet while backcountry skiing and suffered a traumatic brain injury with only a 5% survival chance, he became both patient and healer. Rescued by a team of 20 emergency responders from a remote mountain, his near-death experience transformed his medical perspective — now he champions family support and never again dismisses a patient’s recovery potential. Though rehabbing daily, he remains hopeful to return to surgery, embodying resilience and renewed empathy that honors the life-saving work of trauma centers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0393134d6953548d