Everyday Oral Surgery

Dr. Erik Nuveen: Tips on How to Become a Full Body Cosmetic Surgeon and Excel at Making Your Business Flourish

July 25, 2022 Grant Stucki - oral and maxillofacial surgeon Episode 138
Everyday Oral Surgery
Dr. Erik Nuveen: Tips on How to Become a Full Body Cosmetic Surgeon and Excel at Making Your Business Flourish
Show Notes

Dr. Erik Nuveen has built a life and a career that he truly loves, but getting to this point came with its own set of challenges. Listen to this episode where Erik candidly shares the ups and downs that he has faced along his journey, why his time at dental school has been invaluable to him as a full-body cosmetic surgeon, and what it takes to achieve true operational efficiency and sustain a thriving business. Erik does approximately 1400 major surgeries a year, and he has trained over 200 physicians and OMS residents over the past 20 years! His lack of fear is one of the fundamental factors which he attributes to his success. Whether or not you are interested in cosmetic surgery, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to take your career into your own hands and truly make the most of whatever path you choose! 


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Erik shares the story of his residency transfer.
  • Why he credits his success as a cosmetic surgeon to dental school.
  • The average number of major surgeries that Erik does per year. 
  • How our guest achieves such a high degree of operational efficiency. 
  • The factors that he sees as fundamental to success.
  • Erik’s drive to improve the way things are done in the medical field.
  • Advice for any listeners interested in becoming a cosmetic surgeon.
  • Erik’s ultimate goal that he hopes to achieve through training other surgeons.
  • Personal struggles that he has overcome, and how his past has impacted the way he lives his life now.
  • Examples of ways to give back to society.
  • The primary investment endeavors that our guest is focused on at the moment. 
  • Why now is an interesting time to be involved in the oral surgery profession.
  • Tips for running a flourishing business (yes, you can do it!).
  • An overview of the ideal practice setup.
  • The value that lies in having a business partner.
  • Examples of how to demonstrate a high level of commitment to your career. 
  • Erik’s plans for the future.
  • 24000: the total number of surgeries that Erik has done! 


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Erik Nuveen Email Address — drnuveen@gmail.com

Erik Nuveen on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-nuveen-599920a1/ 

Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates — https://csaok.com/ 

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery — https://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/default.aspx 

Everyday Oral Surgery — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/?hl

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/ 

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059