Dr. Frank Veith and the Medical Mafia
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Frank Veith has had a remarkable seventy-year career in vascular surgery, pioneering techniques that transformed the field from Frank Veith has had a remarkable seventy-year career in vascular surgery, pioneering techniques that transformed the field from open to endovascular procedures. His book, The Medical Jungle, details the genesis of these innovations, while candidly describing his battles with an establishment that sought to either block or take credit for his progress. His story will motivate anyone who has faced adversity to stand up - to be radical - even when it is unpopular.
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