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\u201cI truly enjoyed that,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve also always found satisfaction in fixing mechanical things. Surgery allows me to work with my hands in an effort to fix or heal people. I believe humans are the most amazing beings created by God, so every day, I get to work with my hands trying to help fix and heal the most amazing machines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Throughout his training, Wasson encountered mentors who shaped not only his clinical approach but also his character. Their lessons went far beyond medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMany attendings not only taught me how to practice medicine, but also instilled good life advice. If you want to establish trust and respect with people, you have to conduct yourself in a trustworthy and respectful manner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Wasson, professionalism begins with the most fundamental principle: treat everyone with dignity. \u201cIt\u2019s really as simple as the old elementary adage: \u2018Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.\u2019 The custodian deserves the same respect as the CEO or one of your physician colleagues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This same standard guides how he interacts with patients. He believes trust is earned through honesty, transparency, and listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI strive to treat my patients as I would want someone to treat me or my family members. If you\u2019re honest and transparent with your patients, most people will trust you,\u201d Wasson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He is also sensitive to the vulnerability patients feel when choosing a surgeon, especially a younger one. Rather than take offense, he responds with openness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere have been times when patients would ask me my age or how long I\u2019ve been a surgeon. If this is a point of concern, I\u2019m always happy to offer a referral for a second opinion. I know it\u2019s not personal. People deserve to feel confident and comfortable with who is caring for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgery demands skill, stamina, and emotional resilience. The hours are long, the stakes are high, and the responsibility is immense. Wasson stays grounded by remembering who is at the center of it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPatients are people. They are someone\u2019s mother, father, brother, sister, son, or daughter. They are loved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keeping this perspective protects him from detachment and sustains empathy, even on the hardest days. \u201cTreating people as you would want someone to treat your loved one helps maintain that personal connection. That can be emotionally demanding. Spending time outside of work with the ones I love helps me \u2018recharge\u2019 emotionally and physically as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time outdoors restores Wasson, and the same hands that perform surgery still find joy in hands-on hobbies. He enjoys hiking, biking, canoeing, fishing, working on vehicles, and tackling house projects; all of which are outlets that balance the intensity of his profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a preceptor to medical students rotating through Winchester, Wasson takes the responsibility of shaping future physicians seriously. His message to aspiring doctors, especially those drawn to surgery, is candid and grounded in truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou have to go into the career for the right reason. If you are interested in medicine or surgery just because you think you\u2019re going to make a bunch of money, you will be miserable and disgruntled, no matter how much money you make. Go be a stockbroker or something.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wasson is passionate about reinforcing that a career in medicine is ultimately about loving people and serving them well. \u201cTo be happy in a career in medicine, you have to love people. You will meet people in their most vulnerable times. If you don\u2019t love people and care for them as people, you\u2019ll be doing an incomplete service to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n His most meaningful moments in medicine have not been in the operating room, but with patients in varying seasons of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve cried with patients, I\u2019ve prayed with patients, I\u2019ve celebrated with patients. Those personal experiences are the most rewarding aspects of medicine,\u201d Wasson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although surgery is a critical part of his work, Wasson is most driven by the goal of stopping disease before it ever reaches the operating room. His focus is on prevention, early screening, and educating the community. \u201cIf we can prevent illness and avoid surgery through healthier choices, that is always the better path.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wasson encourages the community to prioritize screening colonoscopies, mammograms, and annual low-dose CT scans for individuals with a smoking history. \u201cThe focus shouldn\u2019t be treating illness; it should be preventing illness and maintaining health,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In every patient interaction, Dr. Clive Wasson pairs clinical excellence with genuine humanity. His commitment to compassionate care and prevention continues to shape the standard of medicine in our community, leaving a lasting impact on the lives he serves. GN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n FOR DR. Clive Wasson, the human body has always been a source of wonder. Long before he stepped into an operating room, he was a student of the natural world, captivated by biology, anatomy, and the intricate workings of life. \u201cI\u2019ve always been interested in how things worked, and I think the most amazing thing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":194,"featured_media":24691,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cover"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/franklin-county\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/12\/4-7-1024x683.jpg\")
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