In a Facebook post, Kootenai Health introduces neurosurgeon Katie Haynh to Coeur d'Alene:

There is a reason neurosurgery is a standard of difficulty and skill in our society. Hearing, “It’s not like it’s brain surgery,” is a common comparison used to diminish the difficulty of lesser tasks for good reason. After completing eleven years of medical school and residency, with some opting for an additional fellowship, neurosurgeons have a strong dedication to their craft and make sacrifices to see their hard work pay off.

“When I was going through my residency, I was initially accepted into a general surgery residency and later switched to neurosurgery after two years,” Katie Huynh (pronounced “win”), D.O., a new surgeon with Kootenai Clinic Neurosurgery, said. “I felt that if I was going to be away from my little girls it better be for something I’m absolutely crazy and passionate about.” More here.

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