@dr.z_neurosurgery: Replying to @steve.n.ii As a doctor I don’t own a car (yet) and have used public transportation and Ubered for 8 years during my medical training. #dil #oncall #medical #doctor #healthcareworker
Having someone drive you around is a flex. That’s why I take a bus everywhere.
2026-01-18 09:18:31
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Dr Zack, MD :
There was a guy at my med school who ran numbers and found it was actually cheaper to take Ubers or taxis everywhere
2026-01-18 06:26:34
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Nikki3978 :
That's very responsible. You surgeons work long hours and it's safer for you and everyone if you are driven.
2026-01-18 10:23:20
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Biggi beans :
Commend you for being safe on the road and sooo smart to use Uber and just decompress and sleep.
2026-01-18 04:25:50
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Erica Campbell :
Idk I feel like I trust your judgement
2026-01-18 05:07:57
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richgirlpoorgirl_ :
You’re a neurosurgeon, so you can definitely afford to take Ubers. I don’t think it’s crazy, I think it’s safer. Driving is dangerous even for people that are not performing brain surgery after midnight.
2026-01-18 14:19:26
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celia_1738 :
Very responsible!
2026-01-18 04:45:06
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ZingerZouraiz :
What’s your salary like
2026-01-18 04:21:07
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JejeHolls :
Pricy, but when you add gas, insurance, parking, car cost + services, registration,… might be about same price.
2026-01-18 06:35:58
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La Catherine :
I also agree that it’s safe 👌
2026-01-18 04:41:35
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kathyrtfomy :
Good job Doctor 👍
2026-01-18 04:42:24
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San.dreen :
I actually thought that was so smart! Falling asleep behind the wheel is so dangerous
2026-01-18 16:37:16
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Krista :
this is true, moved to Chicago and kinda wanna get rid of my jeep 😭
2026-01-18 04:53:39
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Christina✨ :
Took an uber around for 7 years while my epilpesy was severely medically refractory! Now that I’ve been operated on by an AMAZING NEUROSURGEON, I finally have the privilege to drive myself around again 🙏
2026-01-18 14:11:38
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OneOfMyKhine :
I have driven through red light after nightshift.. exhaustion is dangerous
2026-01-20 03:19:20
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Mama :
that makes sense
2026-02-14 01:08:56
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Thimna🎀 :
For the hours you work Sir take ubers please
2026-04-01 11:53:53
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user9897976113700 :
You don’t even need a car in Chicago!
2026-01-19 15:29:38
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Hanna :
As a lawyer that question didn’t even cross my mind 😅. Most logical way to travel when taking our hourly fees into account. It’s cheaper to sit back sit working for 30min than behind the wheel. Also buying and maintaining a car costs crazy! Chicago has winter as has in Finland so let’s just enjoy the ride. 🤗
2026-01-18 08:10:16
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Carol :
Hubby a surgeon. 7 car accidents during residency. Wrote off 3 cars. Not a great driver but still… lack of sleep
2026-03-05 01:36:15
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Sarah M :
This is so cool! Not that you need my approval lol 😅 but I truly admire this. It makes so much sense.
2026-01-18 05:07:13
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malhere04 :
I live in Hawaii & I uber as well. Way cheaper than owning a car on island 🤷🏽♀️
2026-01-19 06:22:23
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Sterling93 :
I read a report one time that doctor's, specifically surgeons, have high car insurance costs because it is so common for them to get into accidents and one leading cause of falling asleep at the wheel.
2026-01-18 17:40:47
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lissyprin :
i only uber snd it is cheaper when you factor in parking, gas, maintenance
2026-01-18 14:07:28
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Butterfly Queen🦋👑💫🕊️ :
I actually think it’s smart and responsible. And to your point, you can write your OP notes while traveling rather than doing during your PJ time which is typically what happens. Very efficient. Thank you for all you do to care for your patients. 🙏
2026-01-19 23:02:23
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