Check Out Kevin McRae’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Kevin McRae.

Hi Kevin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I was raised in Columbus, Georgia. I have always loved science. I knew from a young age that I was interested in Medicine. My father is a doctor but there was little to no pressure for me to go into healthcare.

The cardinal moment that lead me to medicine happened during a summer while I was in elementary school. My family was involved in a terrible car wreck on our way to Orlando, Florida. We were all transported to the hospital. Since my injuries were minor, I was able to kind of roam around the ER unnoticed while the rest of my family was being treated. I saw doctors and nurses feverishly working on the person in the other vehicle This person was a stranger to them only 5 minutes prior, but that did not stop them from doing everything that they could to help him in his time of need. These selfless acts of kindness pierced my soul. I knew at that moment I was going to be a doctor one day because I realized that I had the deep desire to provide compassionate support during people’s most difficult moments and be a steady presence people could rely on when facing fear or uncertainty.

I attended Hampton University in Virginia for undergraduate. After that I went further north to Boston before life took me to the Cayman islands to finish medical school. As I neared completion of residency in Nashville, I felt the intense desire to help the community that gave me so much. So, I decided to come home to Columbus to start my career.

As a board certified physician, I’m currently with a well respected private practice group in town. I have served as Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Francis/Emory Hospital. I have delivered at least 1,000 babies over the course of my career and performed hundreds of surgeries so far. It never gets old running into the people I have helped along the way.
It is my hope that when I look back on my career, people know I showed up with integrity, empathy, and humility. I want my impact to outlast my hands.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road through medical school and residency definitely was not smooth sailing. I had challenges in Medical school that made me deviate from the path I set forth for myself. I was diagnosed with ADHD. It was an absolutely humbling experience.

In medical school the academic strategies that I used to cope in undergrad did not translate to graduate school. I had to hit a complete reset button on how I learned. I had to humble myself to ask for help. I went to a program at Marshall University that changed my life. I was given the toolbox to unlock exactly how I learned and retained information.

Equipped with this knowledge I excelled from that point forward.

The challenges I encountered during medical school made what is typically a linear journey become one that was defined by its choices, chances, and unparalleled levels of grit. I had to work twice as hard to prove I belonged. I had every reason to give up but then I remembered that third grader whose life was shaped by wanting to help people. So I endured the closed doors and doubts to finish this journey.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. I have the honor and privilege of supporting women through various aspects of life. From bringing life into the world to helping with chronic pelvic pain and bleeding that can be disruptive and debilitating. Although I do love delivering babies, I have a passion for minimally invasive surgery. I love that we have the technology to allow for major surgery to take place through incisions the width of your fingertips.

I am most proud of the perseverance it took to achieve the goal of being an award winning board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist. This journey made me who I am today.

There are two things that set me apart. Im not the most talkative person, but I am a great listener. It may sound surprising but not all health practitioners can say this. You would be surprised at how often a patient tells me that I was the first doctor to actually listen to their problems. The second thing that sets me apart is that I am constantly seeking new information on the latest techniques and technology in our field to ensure that my patients have access to the best care possible.

Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
My family. Music. The Atlanta Braves when they are winning.

Over the course of my life I have realized how important family is in enduring life’s challenges. Thriving and creating life’s big and small moments make it all worth it. Music is my life’s soundtrack that is attached to so many core memories.

I would say all Atlanta sports make me happy but I am still bothered by the Falcons in the 2017 Super Bowl….28-3….sigh…

Contact Info:

• Website: https://drkevmdobgyn.com
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