We were lucky to catch up with T. Y. Steven Ip recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, T. Y. Steven thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s go back in time to when you were an intern or apprentice – what’s an interesting story you can share from that stage of your career?

After finishing medical school, I started my surgical internship/residency at Columbia University St. Lukes -Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. I always felt that in order to be a truly competent surgeon, you have to be able to take care of the most challenging cases. So if you can handle penetrating trauma cases like gunshots and stabbings, a regular planned surgery will seem way easier. The hospital was a level one trauma center that covered the Upper West Side and Harlem. There were three trauma teams which means that you stayed overnight in the hospital every third night. On the very first day of showing up to work, they put me on call as the intern on the trauma team. Grant to say that it was a very challenging first night on call, but like the old saying about NYC “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere…” and this applies to surgery too.

T. Y. Steven, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

The blend of science and art attracted me to the field of Plastic Surgery. I have a very unique practice being one of the few plastic surgeons who have a Bi-Coastal presence. I have offices in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills California along with an office on Park Avenue in NYC. After finishing my surgical residency in NYC, I specialized to Plastic Surgery at Duke University. I am trained in reconstructive plastic surgery, hand surgery, and aesthetic surgery. Early in my practice I did reconstructive plastic surgery and hand surgery, but patients were really happy with my aesthetic surgeries so that portion of my practice grew exponentially.

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

I would choose my same profession. I really enjoy what I do so that makes my job not seem like a job. If you enjoy what you do, you will be successful.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

My biggest advice about being in a very competitive field like Plastic Surgery and in a competitive location is too focus on your patients. Take care of your patients like they were a close family member or friend and your business will thrive.

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