Marcus Engel - Patients of Courage

Engel is now a successful professional speaker and author, but seventeen years ago doctors weren't sure if he would live He and two friends were struck by a drunk driver who ran a red light, launching Engel from the car. Massive injuries to the face left him blind in both eyes and a facial skeleton in as many pieces as a dropped egg. He had multiple lengthy surgeries to reconstruct the face, chest, abdomen, thigh, and leg fractures and soft tissues injuries. Following his initial hospitalization, Engel moved away to attend the Colorado School for the Visually Impaired where he learned how to thrive in the world without the aid of his vision. He returned to Southwest Missouri State University and completed his undergraduate degree in 2000. His experience as a patient gave him a unique perspective that he now shares with healthcare professionals, high school, and college students around the country. He has authored three books that inspire healthcare professionals to excellence and remind how important it is to practice compassionate care and communications. Marcus is now giving back to society by showing courage, but he is also giving back directly to healthcare providers by offering constructive criticism that allows them to be better surgeons and caregivers.

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• reconstructive surgery
• plastic surgery
• asps