Episode 14
The Post-Discharge Gap: Why the First Ten Days After Surgery Still Break Down
•50 min
Dr. Robert Cunningham, a fellowship-trained bariatric and metabolic surgeon, shares what it takes to build a surgical program from the ground up in one of the most underserved regions in the Midwest. From launching a de novo bariatric program at Methodist Jennie Edmundson to navigating real-world access challenges, he offers a candid look at the operational and human realities behind growth.
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