# @nickpappasmd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAhU4EpW-L
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65229564-nickpappasmd-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/73f69c673f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06T19:00:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Pappas, MD (@nickpappasmd) — https://gondola.cc/nickpappasmd

## Caption

Steady hands definitely help in surgery 🖐️—but they're not the most important thing when it comes to being a great surgeon.

What matters most? 🧠👇
✨ Preparation
📚 Experience
🔮 Anticipation

The best surgeons aren’t just “steady”… they’ve mentally rehearsed every step 🧠, know what’s coming next, and are ready for complications before they happen ⚠️

🚨 Do you agree?  Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

#surgery #orthopedics #doctorlife #medicaleducation

## Stats

- **Views:** 5,460
- **Likes:** 365
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- **Comments:** 16

## Tags

medicaleducation, surgery, doctorlife, orthopedics

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