Melinda Thacker, MD

Melinda Thacker, MD Surgeon, Coach, Speaker, Writer

The kangaroo court follows you from residency to practice. The key is going in with your eyes wide open 👁️
05/30/2026

The kangaroo court follows you from residency to practice. The key is going in with your eyes wide open 👁️

05/30/2026

Women surgeons are leaving. One of the many reasons: navigating systemic double standards.

Women surgeons, what have your experiences been?

05/26/2026

Sage advice for every surgeon.

Listen to Surgeons with Purpose episode 99: Not Getting Greedy with the Last 5% with Dr. Won Kim wherever you get your podcasts.

05/25/2026

Ran that thing straight into the ground.

When clients come across my concept of The Surgeon Belief Triad, they tell me: “That’s exactly how I think but I never p...
05/24/2026

When clients come across my concept of The Surgeon Belief Triad, they tell me: “That’s exactly how I think but I never put it into words before!”

Three questions. Before you book a surgery.

It takes thirty seconds.

It has saved patients from unnecessary surgery and saved me from unnecessary complications.

Belief in Self: How confident am I in this specific operation, today, for this patient, with the support I have at this facility?

Belief in Surgery: On a scale of 1-10, how convinced am I (not my mentors, not the guidelines) that this surgery will genuinely help resolve this patient’s problem?

Belief in Patient: What is my rapport? Do they understand what is actually happening to their body? Do I feel genuine ownership of their care? Do we share mutual trust?

A shaky answer on any one of the three is not a reason to panic.

It is simply a reason to pause.

The surgeon who checks in before every case is playing a different game than the one who doesn’t.

Save this. You’ll want it before your next case.

👇 Drop a comment: which leg of the triad do you find hardest to maintain?

05/23/2026

Why do you do what you do?

The answer to that question is the foundation of your brand.

05/22/2026

Many mistakes were made that day. Here are just a few.

Do you think reporting systems are being weaponized? Why or why not? Share your experiences in the comments ⬇️

05/21/2026

Learn from my mistakes. Stay tuned for part 2.

05/21/2026

Master these 3 essentials, and success in surgery is inevitable.

05/20/2026

The reason I became a surgeon coach and my big why.

Resources I’ve created for surgeons:

1. My podcast, Surgeons with Purpose. Start at episode one, a deep dive on imposter syndrome. Then, anxiety in the OR, shame, toxic martyrdom, self-concept…all the mindset topics surgeons need.

2. My lifetime access + group coaching program, Empowered Surgeons Group. This program contains all of the essential lessons that transformed me from a terrified, paranoid, shell of myself into an empowered, fearless Asset. Comment “empowered” to join us.

3. 1:1 coaching. My practice is full, but you can get on my waiting list through my website (sign-up at link in bio or go to melthackercoaching.com).

4. Bi-annual surgeon retreats. Next stop, Norway in August.

If you are struggling or frankly suffering, you’re not alone and there is a solution ❤️

Address

100 MLK Jr. Boulevard
Worcester, MA
01608

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15087570330

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