Man of Steele

Dr. Steele, or more affectionately known by me, "The Man of Steele" is our neurosurgeon.  He's an interesting character.  You never know what is going to come out of his mouth.  He is a brilliant man, he doesn't act like a neurosurgeon, he's fun.  He'll be talking at levels so far above you and not realize you are no longer on the same page.  Prior to becoming a neurosurgeon, he was a pilot.  He must have gotten bored flying!

Dr. Steel putting in a ventric...note the slippers

The one comment that really cracks me up is "You know, the First Sergeant and Chief are pretty arrogant...I think so and I'm a Neuro Surgeon!"  He has a way of putting things just right.  When he'd see a young military person with an injury, especially to his penis, he's make sure to tell him "No worries you'll be up and fuckin' in no time."  You never knew what would come out!



The "Steele" Salute



His family is a priority.  There is never a night you can't go into the hall and see him skyping with his family.  The whole hospital knew it was "his" time.  He would put in a ventric or a bolt while in his night clothes and he believed he could fix anything, even if we knew it was a lost cause.

I think what makes me laugh the most is his salute.  You can walk by him and render him a salute and he always returns the Peace sign.  Tovar and I would crack up everytime we'd see him do it, it's the Steele Salute!