Faces in Business: Stelios Rekkas, MD
Stelios Rekkas, MD
Bariatric, general and robotic surgeon
Manatee Surgical Alliance, 5317 Fourth Ave. Circle E., Bradenton. msaweightloss.com.
Q: What was the best business advice you ever received?
A: Be honest, listen to and take care of your patients and do the right thing.
Q: If you could choose another profession, what would it be?
A: I don’t think I could or want to do anything else. If I had to I’d do something where I am manually creating or fixing things.
Q: What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?
A: Becoming a doctor. ... You sacrifice years to get the experience you need: four years of college, four years medical and additional training, followed up by a one-year robotic fellowship, all the while I could have been earning a living. But that’s the price you pay. The risk is worth it.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you start?
A: I have traveled extensively. I am first generation Greek and was lucky enough to travel Europe. Going to Greece almost feels like going home. Other than that I’d love to visit Asia.
Angie Monroe
This story was originally published February 7, 2017 at 2:10 PM with the headline "Faces in Business: Stelios Rekkas, MD."