World-Renowned Neurosurgeon. Netflix's "Lenox Hill"
John Boockvar: Biography at a Glance
- Dr. John Boockvar is an internationally known brain surgeon who has been repeatedly named to the lists of New York Magazine's Top Docs, New York SuperDoctors, America's Top Surgeons, and America's Best Doctors.
- His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards.
- Dr. Boockvar rose to prominence as one of the main characters on the popular and critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries called "Lenox Hill". This 8 episode docu-series chronicles the lives of four doctors while they manage the daily stresses of medicine with their personal lives.
- In his speeches, Dr. Boockvar shares timeless principles related to “how to be a hero” in a time of crisis; how to handle extreme stress during adversity; how to achieve work-life balance; and easy tips for basic stress management. Dr. Boockvar’s presentations also include how to utilize grit, flow, and mindfulness to optimize peak performance.
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Dr. John Boockvar is an internationally known brain surgeon who has been repeatedly named to the lists of New York Magazine's Top Docs, New York SuperDoctors, America's Top Surgeons, and America's Best Doctors. His research has been widely published and he has received numerous national awards. Dr. Boockvar rose to prominence as one of the main characters on the popular and critically acclaimed Netflix docuseries called "Lenox Hill". This 8 episode docu-series chronicles the lives of four doctors while they manage the daily stresses of medicine with their personal lives. Dr. Boockvar is also featured on the special 9th episode called "Pandemic" which details the extraordinary response of the health care heroes of Lenox Hill hospital to the Covid-19 crisis.
In his speeches, Dr. Boockvar shares timeless principles related to “how to be a hero” in a time of crisis; how to handle extreme stress during adversity; how to achieve work-life balance; and easy tips for basic stress management. Dr. Boockvar’s presentations also include how to utilize grit, flow, and mindfulness to optimize peak performance.
Dr. Boockvar has been featured many times on TV and in print. Of note, he was featured on the Dr. Oz Show, ABC's Nightline, TMZ, CNN, Good Morning America, and the Today Show among others. Dr. Boockvar's work has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsday, New York Post, and many others. Dr. Boockvar is also an honorary surgeon of the NYPD and the New York State Troopers.
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Grit-Flow-Ness: The Brain Science Behind Peak Performance and Stress Management
Why are some people able to repeatedly achieve success in pressure-filled environments, while others struggle to operate at maximum capacity? According to Dr. John Boockvar, world-renowned neurosurgeon and scientist, and subject of the Netflix documentary “Lenox Hill”, it all comes down to brain science. In this speech, Dr. Boockvar explains how a combination of grit, flow, and mindfulness is the key to unlocking one’s true potential to thrive in our fast-moving world. It doesn’t matter if you’re a neurosurgeon in the operating room, a school principal, a corporate executive, or a parent — the demands of work and life, in general, can become overwhelming at times. But with a deliberate approach, anyone can learn how to better manage stress and achieve more success in all aspects of their life.