From Fence-Hopper to Top Doctor: A Conversation with Neurosurgeon Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa
Published April 24, 2023
Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa (Dr. Q.) was an impoverished teenager living in a rural Mexican village before he hopped an 18-foot fence into California and found his way into the loftiest heights of the American Dream through hope, hard work and perseverance. Listen as he reflects on his life, his work and the importance of healing, even in the absence of a cure.
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From Fence-Hopper to Top Doctor: A Conversation with Neurosurgeon Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa