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Is it possible to be a surgeon even you have adhd?
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Yes: I know some surgeons that have adhd. With all the treatment options we have today there is no reason adhd should limit anyone's goals.
Answered 4/19/2019
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Yes.: Adhd affects people of all sizes, shapes and capabilities. Many doctors have some degree of adhd.
Answered 4/19/2019
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Absolutely: Surgery is a perfect profession for a bright restless adhd person! no set routines! emergencies all the time! no boring sit behind a desk kind of day! run to the er for a trauma case! I have many surgeons in my practice with adhd! if you love medicine and surgery, go for it!
Answered 4/19/2019
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