Never Will I Ever

Episode 11:  You’d never guess that some of your favorite everyday activities are on our experts’ personal no-fly list. In this eye-opening conversation, Vincente Nelson, MD, a trauma surgeon at Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial and Timothy Tan, MD, chief of emergency medicine at Jackson Memorial Medical Center shares the habits, hobbies, and Miami-style behaviors that most often land people in the emergency room or Ryder Trauma. From e-scooters and motorcycles, to water sports, cosmetic surgery gone wrong, viral trends, and vaping, these doctors share firsthand stories from the front lines of medicine—and why they personally say “never will I ever.” This isn’t about living in fear. It’s about knowing the risks, making smarter choices, and understanding what doctors really see after the sirens stop. Guest Info & Bio: Vincente Nelson Vincente Nelson is the director of the Army Forward Surgical Team Training Center, and a trauma surgeon with Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He also serves as a Lieutenant Colonel for the United States Army. His experience on the front-lines of medicine shape his perspective to conversations about risk, responsibility and living life without fear. Timothy Tan Timothy Tan is the chief of emergency medicine for Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He oversees one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country from a calm, clear, and experienced approach. Dr. Tan is passionate about medical education, especially when it can potentially help keep patients out of an emergency situation.