The Baby Doctor

Name: The Baby Doctor
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781667880938
Price: 39.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

My Journey for the Love of Babies

By Gregor Alexander, MD

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

The Baby Doctor by Gregor Alexander, MD, offers a heartfelt memoir of a neonatologist's journey, sharing poignant experiences from the neonatal intensive care unit. The author provides an intimate look into the challenges, triumphs, and emotional bonds formed with patients and their families. It's a compelling narrative that combines professional insight with personal growth in the world of neonatal medicine.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$39⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Baby Doctor

$39⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the captivating journey of a paediatrician dedicated to saving young lives. This biography offers a heartfelt glimpse into the challenges and triumphs in the world of neonatal care, perfect for those inspired by real-life stories of dedication and compassion in the medical field.

Description

The Baby Doctor is an inspiring journey of the life of Gregor Alexander, who grew up in Colombia to become a beloved neonatal doctor in Florida.

Alexander became close friends with legendary golfer Arnold Palmer and his wife Winnie, and together they were instrumental in building two state-of-the-art hospitals for women and children in the Orlando area.

During his career, he served more than 40,000 babies in the neonatal intensive care unit and inspired many of his former patients to pursue medicine and join his team.

The Baby Doctor is not just a story of Alexander's life, but a lesson in how relentlessly pursuing a dream will often produce extraordinary results.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667880938

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 138

Collections

Biography & Memoir Gregor Alexander, MD Non-Fiction Science & Technology Biographies

About the Author

Dr. Gregor Alexander was born in Colombia, South America in 1947. He grew up in Cali and Bogota, where he received his medical degree. Dr. Alexander came to the United States at the age of 25 to pursue his career in medicine. His passion for babies led him into the field of neonatology. Eventually, Dr. Alexander's career path took him to Orlando in the late 1970s, a city that was experiencing explosive growth. He befriended golf legend Arnold Palmer and his wife, Winnie, and with the support of others their collaboration led to the creation of the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Hospitals.
Dr. Alexander served as medical director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Chairman of Pediatrics and Chairman of the Palmer Hospital Foundation. During his 40-year-plus career with his partners and staff he cared for more than 45 thousand babies. The neonatal unit was named after him.
Dr. Alexander currently lives in Orlando with his wife Annie and son Gabriel and remains involved in medical missions, neonatal consulting, and teaching.