Physician

“Dr. Kurapati has created a masterpiece—a true piece of art—by calling for a balance between science and personal skill in medicine. This timely book should be required reading for medical and nursing school students and their teachers so we can place humanity back at the center of patient care.”

—Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, Clinical Professor of Cardiology, and author of Your Whole Heart Solution

“Dr. Kurapati beautifully weaves the lessons of history with personal stories, giving the reader a keen perspective of present-day medicine. His book is very unique, and it will bring the layperson and the professional to new grounds in understanding the evolving physician–patient relationship.”

—Dr. Paul Ruggieri, MD, FACS, Surgeon and author of The Cost of Cutting

“Dr. Rajeev Kurapati’s new release, Physician: How Science Transformed the Art of Medicine, is an engaging, well-written account of how and why physicians should blend hard medical science with soft, thorough perspective. Dr. Kurapati details real patient experiences, in part to explore the evolution of ancient history’s view of medicine, as well as to nudge current and budding physicians to be more eclectic.”

—Elaine C. Pereira, MA, OTR/L CDC, CDP, Occupational Therapist and author of the highly acclaimed I Will Never Forget

 “Dr. Kurapati offers a fascinating review of the history of medicine that leads to an extraordinary vision for its future. Current and future physicians who integrate his vision into their practice will be leaders of a system that is healing, holistic, cost-effective, and rewarding to work in. Patients, families, and the entire healthcare team will all benefit!”

—Beth Boynton, RN, MS, and author of Medical Improv: A New Way to Teach Communication