I recently had the honor of presenting data on how surgeons perceive the value of coaching at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Leadership Meeting. After more than 900 coaching hours and … Read More about The Value of Coaching for Surgeons




Physician Coach Training
Develop coaching skills that enhance leadership, peer support, and more.


Cut through the noise.
Physicians are high performers trained to lead, innovate, and deliver exceptional patient care under pressure. But even the most accomplished physicians face mounting demands, constant interruptions, and little time to invest in their own growth.
SurgeonMasters believes peak performance isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, with greater clarity, intention, and focus.
Focus on what matters.
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What if physicians had a strategic partner to:
- Navigate leadership opportunities and complex decisions with clarity.
- Optimize their time and energy for what matters most.
- Build effective habits that support long-term success.
- Reflect on their career trajectory and plan the next move with intention.
- Exchange ideas in a confidential space with a trusted, objective sounding board.
Lead with purpose. Amplify impact.
Physician Coaching Success Stories

“I valued talking to a trained coach and fellow surgeon and getting advice and input about balancing work and personal life, career development, and other specific issues that come up. What I value the most is I feel it is a ‘safe space’ to talk about these things with an unbiased outside person with similar experiences.”
Confidential Testimonial
General Surgeon
“No one tells you how to run a practice, let alone how to start a program from scratch without any senior guidance. Having a sounding board for how to grow your practice is invaluable. I think that it helped me realize some of the personal goals and personal vision that I’ve had for myself as a surgeon. That work isn’t done, but I truly believe I am further along than if I hadn’t enlisted a coach.”
Thai Trinh, MD, FAAOS
Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon
From the Blog

Asking Reflective Questions is a Skill for Physicians in Uncertain Times
Physicians are trained to be decisive and confident, but what happens when we’re not in control? We naturally rely on our data, experience, instinct, and training to act, but with really complex … Read More about Asking Reflective Questions is a Skill for Physicians in Uncertain Times

Networking for Physicians: Reframing Connection and Opportunity
Physicians are trained to be resilient, but that mindset often keeps us from building strong networks that could support growth and sustain us throughout our careers. For many of us in medicine, … Read More about Networking for Physicians: Reframing Connection and Opportunity
Listen to The SurgeonMasters Podcast

Team Communication! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 127
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes to the podcast, Quality Improvement Executive Leadership Consultant, Margie Nelson, … Read More about Team Communication! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 127

Improving Communication! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 126
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes to the podcast, Quality Improvement Executive Leadership Consultant, Margie Nelson, … Read More about Improving Communication! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 126

Essential Self! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 125
Pump the brakes on your week and take 10 minutes to make your life as a surgeon just a little better…Jeff welcomes ENT surgeon and professional coach Dr. Mel Thacker to the podcast.Each of us carries … Read More about Essential Self! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 125