Scott D. Miller, MD Blog

Giving Can Be Selfish

Recently, I read an article criticizing a potato chip company for putting a breast cancer pink ribbon on their bags. They were accused of using the ribbon for furthering their own brand rather than for the cause itself. All I could think to myself was “so what”.  If a donor receives monetary gain while supporting […]

Oops, I Wish I Hadn’t Done That – Part 1

We all wish we could press the “redo” button from time to time in our lives. Avoiding and managing complications in the world of minimally invasive surgery is not quite as simple. Factors affecting the likelihood and impact of complications include the following: Preparation Surgical technique Continual risk assessment Follow-up care Early recognition Patient care […]

Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 3

When it comes to exercise, diversity is the key. As such, a personalized exercise plan includes aerobic exercise, resistance training, flexibility, and recovery. Even more, each one of these exercise categories should contain as much variety as possible. This month we’ll discuss aerobic exercise. Why is variety important? Here are the scientifically proven answers: The […]

Patients Can be the Best Teachers

In medical school, I was often faced with complex patients and difficult diagnoses. One of my favorite mentors passed along a great piece of advice to get me through some of these challenges. He said, “If you ever have a problem figuring out what is wrong with a patient, just ask them.” As the years […]

Practice for the Practice of Medicine

Computer simulation has countless applications. Examples include aviation, engineering, and weather prediction. However, the field of medicine is far behind these other professions when it comes to simulation. A pilot not only learns how to fly on a simulator, but he also maintains his proficiency with regular visits to the simulated cockpit. On the contrary, […]

Diet and Exercise for Life – Part 2

Last month, we covered some general guidelines for diet and exercise.  Let’s discuss how to develop a personalized exercise plan.  Here are the building blocks that should apply to most people: Aerobic exercise Resistance training Flexibility Recovery Whether a novice or a seasoned fitness guru, the following principles apply to all: Safety first – Make […]

Gambling Is Human Nature

When my children were young, I did my best to hold firm when they repeatedly asked for that sweet treat right before dinner. I quickly learned that my first answer should always be my last answer. Why? Very simply, if my children sense the slightest chance that I would change my mind, they would whine […]

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Dr. Scott Miller Named One of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer

February 20, 2013 (Atlanta)—Dr. Scott Miller is one of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer in the 2013 listing from Castle Connolly. Called America’s trusted source for identifying top doctors, Castle Connolly surveys thousands of physicians and other healthcare professionals annually and asks them to identify excellent doctors in every specialty in their region and throughout […]

Dr. Scott Miller Participates in Educational Panel on Cancer and Intimacy

February 13, 2013 (Atlanta) – Scott D. Miller, MD, will participate in an educational panel called, “Live, Laugh, Love: Oncology, Sex, and Intimacy,” on Wednesday, February 20, from 12 – 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Northside Hospital’s The Cancer Support Community – Atlanta, located […]

Safety Checklists Aren’t Just for Pilots

We all use lists to guide us through our daily tasks. “To do” lists can be as simple as a grocery list or as complex as a project management spreadsheet. A kitchen recipe is a good example of a “how to” list. More importantly, safety checklists – essential in both a cockpit and in an […]