Meet Jeff
I am a practicing Orthopaedic Traumatologist and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). I have more than 1,000 hours of one-on-one surgeon coaching experience and 500+ hours of International Coaching Federation (ICF) accredited coach training.
With over 20 years of experience within academic and private healthcare systems, I have developed my own system to cope with the ups and downs of being a performance-driven surgeon managing episodes of burnout in a demanding career. Through my personal experience and studies, I have developed The 8 PRACTICEs of Highly Successful Surgeons, a coaching methodology that addresses communication, leadership, time / life management, and more. I continue to be driven by my passion to positively impact the lives of patients recovering from injury, and helping physicians create the life and practice they want.
You can find my thoughts about the practice of medicine in the SurgeonMasters blog and as the host of the SurgeonMasters Podcast, Life Improvement Strategies for the Surgeon Who Wants More… in 10 Minutes. I also frequently share my perspective in presentations on topics like surgeon wellness, surgeon coaching, and my experience with burnout.
Coaching Specialties:
- Practice Optimization
- Physician Wellness
- Work-Life Rhythm
- Surgeon Peak Performance
"I work with quality and performance-driven surgeons to help them achieve their goals while nurturing their health and well-being and relationships most important to them."
More About Jeff's Why
From the Blog:
Sleepmaxxing for Physicians: What Can We Learn?
Have you heard of sleepmaxxing? Until recently, I hadn’t. It’s a TikTok trend focused on optimizing sleep, and some of its recommendations amused me—like eating
Physicians as Self-Advocates: Embracing a Coaching Mindset
Physicians are natural patient advocates—but when it comes to advocating for ourselves, we often struggle. This can be a significant barrier to success, as self-advocacy
Negotiate Physician Coaching in Your Next Contract
The healthcare system thrives when physicians are supported to practice their best. While this seems obvious, our actions as a system don’t always reflect this
Latest News:
Coaching Unlocks Potential and Insights
Dear Community, Beyond the misconception that coaching is only for remediation, there’s an even deeper stigma around coaching in some circles—even among those who say
Physician Coaching with True Coaching Principles
Dear Community, SurgeonMasters is on a mission to help every physician perform at their best through coaching, for as long as they choose to practice.
2025 Brings New Opportunities
Dear Community, I’m excited for 2025 and the new wellness and coaching opportunities it brings to our community! After all, who in this community doesn’t
From the Podcast:
Hiring Good People! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 123
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
Building Trust! – The SurgeonMasters Podcast
Jeff welcomes to the podcast anesthesiologist and physician coach, Scott Markowitz, MD. There’s always the potential for things to spiral out of control in the
Other Side of the Drape! – Life improvement strategies for the surgeon who wants more … in 10 minutes – Episode 122
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