Medical Interview #1: Internal Medicine Dr. Fitzgerald

Welcome to the first part of our medical interview series! Medical interviews are vital to learn more about various specialty doctors to see what they do. Most people know that they want to become a doctor or a healthcare professional, but do they know what specialty they want to go into?

This series of interviews can help anyone discover what it actually means to be a specialist, what daily life consists of, and all the secrets that you should know when learning about a doctor's "day in the life!"

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Dr. Fitzgerald's Background Information

Field: Internal Medicine

Dr. Andrew Scott Fitzgerald is a talented internist in Frisco, Texas who has been a beloved doctor at both Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Frisco and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been practiced for more than 20 years. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, chronic high blood pressure, arthritis, and many other conditions.

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Internal Medicine Interview: Dr. Fitzgerald:

Today, we interviewed Dr. Fitzgerald, an internal medicine specialist at Baylor Frisco. We greatly appreciate his time in addressing over seven of our questions. You can find the interview link below, along with timestamps for each question for your convenience.

Click Here to Listen! Dr. Fitzgerald Interview Audio Link

Timestamps:

• “There is a common stereotype that Internal Medicine Specialists deal with the most severe cases. What are your opinions on this?” =0:39

• “So it says here on your page, that you specialize in treating asphyxia and hypoxemia, doing arterial blood gas tests, and doing EKGs. Could you elaborate on why these are the most common procedures done and conditions treated by you?” =2:57
  

• “There is an existing notion surrounding internal medicine that this field has relatively low specialists, so what would be your take on this idea?”= 5:11
  

• “Was it hard to enter Internal medicine and focus on all aspects of medicine as compared to more specialized professions? Do you typically focus on one specific field for the majority of your work, like Cardiology?”=9:32
  

• “If someone was having chest pain would they go to you first or a cardiologist?”= 10:57
  

• “What does everyday life in the hospital look like for you?”=12:29
  

• “How has medicine changed since you joined and which profession do you think will have more demand in the next few years or decades?”= 17:52
  

• "What’s the biggest obstacle you've faced or faced in your profession?"= 20:10
  

• “What profession offers a good work-life balance?”= 23:06
  

• “What’s one piece of advice you would give future medicine students?”= 26:13
  

• “What’s a disease or condition you see in your patients that you would like us to spread awareness about?”= 28:13

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If you enjoyed this interview, keep an eye out for an upcoming Zoom Live Event where you'll have the chance to ask questions directly to the doctors. Spots will be limited, so be sure to sign up quickly once the announcement is made. We hope to see you there!

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Did you learn a lot more about Internal Medicine?

• Yes!
• I'm hoping to learn more!