Dr. Daniel Eiferman

Dr. Daniel Eiferman is a trauma surgeon, educator, and healthcare leader who has spent his career operating at the intersection of high-stakes medicine and human resilience. In his new book, Cut Open: A Surgeon’s Stories of Loss, Resilience, and Growth, he pulls back the curtain on the emotional realities of surgical practice, from complications and difficult decisions to the leadership and mindset required to keep moving forward. Drawing on decades in the operating room and academic medicine, Dr. Eiferman offers rare insight into how clinicians process failure, rebuild confidence, and support one another in one of the most demanding professions in the world.

Daniel Eiferman, MD, MBA, FACS, is a tenured professor of surgery at the Ohio State University and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018. A trauma and acute care surgeon known for his candid teaching style, he helps clinicians build resilience, lead teams, and navigate the emotional side of high-stakes medicine.