A lost finger, heart health and leadership | Evening Rounds E:02

The tables are turned as Dr. Courtney Martin interviews host Dr. Anthony Hilliard. He describes his fatal attraction to cardiology, fitness obsession and a hike he can never forget. To learn more, check out our website: lluh.org/podcast
Dr. Anthony Hilliard
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - How he lost his middle finger
7:30 - Trying to carve out his own identity and a meandering path to becoming a doctor in Loma Linda, CA
9:33 - Caring for patients and facing the reality of social determinants
12:55 - Raising awareness for womens' heart health
15:53 - Heart health needs in the San Bernardino area
18:45 - Lessons learned and life lived back when he ran with "the neighborhood boys"
23:10 - The impact of his sister nearly drowning
25:18 - Watching a patient recover against all odds
30:20 - Dealing with the moments when patients don't make it
34:27 - Considering legacy
35:20 - Loma Linda’s biggest fan
37:08 - Closing remarks