[Gay State Conservative]

...and I'll show you a doctor who would dearly love to work in Rochester, Minnesota, or in Atlanta.

The Mayo Clinic is the exception to the rule...a world class research center in a relatively rural area.And I have no doubt that one can receive outstanding care in Atlanta....which is by no means a small town.

[Publius6961]

Another silent hero. The best, the most competent usually keep a low profile (as best they can) and are driven to excellence. They prefer it that way, and God Bless them all.

Condolences to his family and friends. He will be remembered a long, long time.

RIP.

[ReignOfError]

And I have no doubt that one can receive outstanding care in Atlanta....which is by no means a small town.

I was thinking specifically of the CDC. The American Cancer society is across the street, and Emory about a quarter mile up Clifton. But that's more epidemiology than surgery.

Dallas is a larger city than Atlanta, and in case you've forgotten, this sub-thread began with you doubting DeBakey's greatness because he chose to practice there.

The point you seem to be missing is that it is institutions, not cities, that create centers of medical learning. In addition to Atlanta, Dallas and Rochester, you'll find top-ranked medical centers in Durham, Nashville, Cleveland, Ann Arbor and Palo Alto, for starters.

[LukeL]

I am from the Milwaukee area and we have some excellent hospitals in this city along with a top notch Medical and Dental school.