The bestselling author of Complications’ fascinating examination of how medical professionals strive for better, even in the face of adversity

A rock n’ roll loving surgeon who writes for The New Yorker, Atul Gawande has a gift for describing both medical mishaps and awe-inspiring surgical techniques with authoritative ease. Gawande’s gift was recognized when his first collection of essays, Complications: A Surgeon's Notes on an Imperfect Science, was nominated for a 2002 National Book Award.More About the Author

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