The thoughts and writings of a surgeon

Confessions of a Surgeon

The good, the bad and the complicated... life behind the O.R. doors.

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About Dr. Ruggieri

Dr. Paul Ruggieri

Dr Paul Ruggieri is a practicing general surgeon, writer, husband, stepfather, and lover of single malt whiskey. His practice specializes in general, advanced minimally invasive, and thyroid surgery. Throughout his active twenty year career, Dr. Ruggieri has held department of surgery chairman positions at several community hospitals. He has also been a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. He is board certified in his specialty and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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February 27, 2012

Providence Journal article - "Rumford surgeon offers inside look at profession"

The Providence Journal has published a new article that highlights Dr. Paul Ruggieri and the new book, “Confessions of a Surgeon”

January 24, 2012

Confessions of a Surgeon named a Barnes and Noble "Deal of the Day"

The new book is now on sale at Barnes and Noble’s website through January 31st

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