Reflections of Transformation from a Physician Leader to Patient and Back

David Zaas, MD, MBA, is our guest this week on the Healthcare Experience Matters podcast. Simply put, Dr. Zaas is a man with a powerful story to tell. He reflects on his journey for us on today’s episode. This story includes his transition from a healthcare leader to a patient diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Dr. Zaas serves as Chief Executive Officer for Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health - Charleston Division and Chief Clinical Officer for MUSC Health. He previously served as the President of Duke Raleigh Hospital from 2014 to 2020. As he shared with us on today’s podcast, when Dr. Zaas transitioned from a role as a physician-scientist to patient, he found himself vulnerable, scared, and worried about the future. As a married, father of two boys, he was not worried about himself though—he was concerned about how to care for his wife and children. Please visit our official website to learn more: https://healthcareexperience.org/david-zaas