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A witness to the human experience:
why medicine needs storytellers
While working at Stanford for 11 years on the frontlines of a top lung transplant program,
I often had a plotline running in my head. I didn’t know the narrative’s exact format,
but I knew there was a story to tell.
David Weill
In the Media
The former director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford Medicine shares stories of triumph and failure in the high-stakes world of lung transplantation.
In this episode, Dr. Weill shares his experiences working with lung transplant patients
An interview with Lung Transport Doctor and author of “Exhale: Hope, Healing & a Life in Transplant”
Dr. David Weill shares his transformative journey from control to authenticity in the face of life and death decisions.
SAN DIEGO — Protagonist Joe Bosco rises to the top of his field in heart and lung transplant surgeries, but never
With Dr. David Weill
In this episode of the CEO Series, David discusses his journey from a Transplant Surgeon to an Author.
Narrative in Medicine and Fiction with Dr. David Weill
David Weill, MD
“When will I see the doctor?” Most female doctors have been asked this question many times. It feels like a slight — a failure to recognize the struggle it took to get to where they are, a fight that is far from over once a woman has her medical degree.
David Weill Talks About His Book “All That Really Matters”
I had a blast reading “All That Really Matters” – I couldn’t put the book down and finished it in two days – and I appreciated the chance to chat with author David Weill about some interesting topics.
Episode 127: From Scalpel to Storyteller
What happens when a top lung transplant surgeon steps away from the operating room to embrace a world of writing and consulting? Join us on the Bamboo Lab Podcast as Dr. David Weill, former director of Stanford’s Center for Advanced Lung Disease, shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in New Orleans with medical professionals as parents, to becoming a pivotal figure in transplant care, and now transitioning into his roles as a consultant and author.
Behind the Scenes with a Transplant Surgeon: Episode 226
In his new novel, “All That Really Matters,” David explores the demands, challenges and complications of a fictional transplant surgeon. We discuss his 25 year career as a lung transplant surgeon and the behind-the-scenes world of medical ethics, corporate greed in medicine and the life and death decisions made in “the selection room,” where it is decided who gets a transplant and who doesn’t.
Texas Lifestyle Magazine
As the sun stretches its golden fingers across the sky and the scent of freshly cut grass fills the air, summer whispers promises of relaxation, adventure, and, for bookworms, the perfect time to dive into a good book — Beach Reads, anyone?
The 3 Fs for Mental Wellness with Dr. David Weill
Are you struggling to leave the emotional weight of your job at work? Join Dr. David Weill, former director of Stanford’s Center for Advanced Lung Disease, as he shares how to manage the mental and emotional strain of high-stress careers using his three F’s method—Family, Friends, and Faith.
From Lungs to Letters: A Transplant Pulmonologist’s Path from Healing Bodies to Writing
In this episode of Mental Health & Me, host Natalie Souders welcomes Dr. David Weill, a renowned transplant pulmonologist and author. Dr. Weill shares his unique journey from the intense world of transplant surgery to the reflective practice of writing.
David Weill Interview Episode 74
Matt Crawford speaks with former transplant surgeon and author David Weill about his novel, All That Really Matters. Dr. Joe Bosco is at the top of his field in transplant surgery, but the pursuit of perfection keeps him on the edge. What follows is his fall from grace and his road back to redemption.
Episode 407 with David Weill
Today’s guest is David Weill, a former transplant surgeon and, now, author. His memoir “Exhale: Hope, Healing, and a Life in Transplant” was well-received and now he turns his hand to fiction with “All That Really Matters”. Enjoy!
Episode 391: Leave Medicine with No Regrets, David Weill, MD
Dr. David Weill, former director of Stanford’s transplant programs, discusses his career as a transplant surgeon and his transition to consulting.
Episode 87: All That Really Matters, an interview with author David Weill, MD
David Weill is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care.
Episode 121: All That Really Matters, an interview with author David Weill, MD
During our 30-minute discussion, Dr. Weill filled me in on his 20 years of life-saving organ transplant work.
All That Really Matters With David Weill
In this episode of “The What’s Nieux Podcast”, host Tim Williamson welcomes David Weill MD, organ transplant specialist & healthcare consultant, former transplant physician and author of the thought-provoking novel “All That Really Matters.” David shares his personal journey, from his high school days to his remarkable career in medicine, and how New Orleans has shaped his perspective.
5-STAR REVIEW: ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS by David Weill
All That Really Matters centers around a young surgeon’s attempts to satisfy expectations that are unattainable, causing him to lose sight of his passion for helping others.
Author David Weill discusses ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS on Conversations LIVE
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author David Weill to Conversations LIVE to discuss his new book ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS.
I worked with terminal patients for decades. This is what they taught me about life
“What would you do if today was your last day?” Over 20 years as a transplant doctor at Stanford University Medical Center, I asked thousands of patients this very question when I first met with them to discuss getting a lifesaving lung transplant. It was a way to get them talking, and for me to learn what the person valued: in short, not if they wanted to go on living, which was obvious because the patient was in my clinic room — but why they wanted to go on living.
I worked with terminal patients for decades. This is what they taught me about life
“What would you do if today was your last day?” Over 20 years as a transplant doctor at Stanford University Medical Center, I asked thousands of patients this very question when I first met with them to discuss getting a lifesaving lung transplant. It was a way to get them talking, and for me to learn what the person valued: in short, not if they wanted to go on living, which was obvious because the patient was in my clinic room — but why they wanted to go on living.
Dr. David Weill, Author, and former Transplant Surgeon
Dr. David Weill, author of the 2021 memoir, Exhale: Hope, Healing, and a Life of Transplant, and the upcoming fiction, medical drama All That Really Matters is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center.
“All That Really Matters” by Dr. David Weill
Dealing with someone who faces a life-or-death situation just once is enough for most of us. But what of someone involved in transplant surgery who goes through it time after time? How do you deal with having so much power and responsibility? Those are some of the factors that led Dr. David Weill to write his first novel, All That Really Matters.
Stanford doctor-author discusses his debut novel
David Weill, the former director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease at Stanford Medical Center, tells us how he drew from his life and career experiences for his debut novel titled “All That Really Matters.”
The Novelist: David Weill, MD
David Weill is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care.
Romance Novel Addresses Corruption in the Organ Transplant Business
SAN DIEGO — Protagonist Joe Bosco rises to the top of his field in heart and lung transplant surgeries, but never feels he is living up to the expectations of his father, a Nobel Prize winning medical researcher and the president of a prestigious university.
Episode 211 – Exhale: Hope, Healing and Life in Transplant
In this episode Dr. Weill tells the story of how he rode the emotional rollercoaster and evolved from arrogance to authenticity as he loosened his hold on control and awakened to the presence of higher power working through him. When he left the front lines of the hospital, he started Weill Consulting Group, which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care.
How to Find Balance with Lung Transplant Doctor David Weill
Speaking with Lung Transport Doctor and author of “Exhale: Hope, Healing & a Life in Transplant” Dr. David Weill. A great discussion on finding balance in life during stress-filled times. David found his heart opening even more throughout his journey.
A Transplant Doctor’s Journey on Organ Transplants, Burnout, & Work-life Balance
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. David Weill, a lung transplant doctor and author, about lung transplants. Dr. Weil shares his experiences working with lung transplant patients, including the emotional ups and downs of the job. He also discusses the close relationships formed with the families of patients, which can be both rewarding and difficult.
Ep 70 Life and Loss in Transplant
The former director of the Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford Medicine shares stories of triumph and failure in the high-stakes world of lung transplantation.
David Weill Talks About His Book “All That Really Matters”
In this episode of “Free Thinking with Montel,” we’re honored to have Dr. David Weill, former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. Now leading the Weill Consulting Group, David’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary.
David Weill Talks About His Book “All That Really Matters”
I had a blast reading “All That Really Matters” – I couldn’t put the book down and finished it in two days – and I appreciated the chance to chat with author David Weill.
Noshing with David Weill, author of “All That Really Matters”
This week, Ira spoke with David Weill, author of “All That Really Matters.” In this transplanted episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” David talks about why he took the uncommon decision to leave his career as a transplant surgeon at a relatively early age and become a writer.
David Weill – All That Really Matters
David Weill is a former Director of the Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. In 2021, he wrote a memoir, Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant, that revealed the emotional rollercoaster that is the life of a transplant surgeon. On June 11, Weill will return to the operating theatre with his debut novel, All That Really Matters.
Arrogance, Kindness, and Hiccups
This week my guest David Weill and I explore the sometimes morally gray world of being an organ transplant surgeon from someone who’s been in the trenches and wrote a novel about it. Get caught reading one of the hottest new summer reads ‘All That Really Matters’ out on June 11th on Amazon and everywhere else books are sold in this week’s episode of Beyond The Manuscript!
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