Valerae Lewis
Orthopedic Surgeon
Playlists
All Videos (26)
- What I Do
- Great Part
- First Time in Charge
- Gratifying Outcomes
- Teamwork in the OR
- Challenges
- Education
- Advantages of Best Schools
- Importance of Diversity
- Favorite Subjects
- Goals
- Not There Yet
- Helpful Teachers
- Heroes
- Archibald Lewis
- Skills from Childhood
- Skills to Develop
- Family Support
- Staying Focused
- Why a Physician
- Orthopedic Surgeon Myths
- TV Doctors
- Being a Trailblazer
- Overcoming Obstacles
- No Fear
- Advice
Bio
Watch Dr. Valerae O. Lewis, M.D., Associate Professor of Orthopedic Oncology and Chief, Orthopedic Oncology, Division of Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center discuss how she always knew she wanted to be a physician, following in the footsteps of her father. She loved taking things apart and putting them back together, skills she uses every day as a surgeon. Dr. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology from Yale University, and then attended Harvard University where she completed Medical School with honors and an Orthopedic Combined Residency before going on to complete a Fellowship at the University of Chicago.
Skills You Need to Succeed
Still Undecided? Explore by Interest >