Surfing Doctor Michael Hu
Our latest member of the Surfing Doctors is Michael Hu, a plastic surgeon who currently calls Waco Surf his local break.
Nationality?
US
Current Position?
Plastic Surgeon
Education and work experience?
New York Medical College, University of Hawai’i, Stanford University, University of Pittsburgh
Previous Volunteer Work:
Operation Smile, Aid Via Action, Surfing Doctors!
Medical interests?
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Local surf spot?
Currently Waco Surf
What is your favourite surf destination?
Indonesia, Mexico
Travel experience?
All over the US/Hawai’i, Mexico, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Australia, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and the UK
Tell us about your best surf trip ever.
Salina Cruz…tons of right-hand point breaks and warm water
Tell us about your worst surf trip ever.
Japan…got skunked
What is the worst surf injury you have ever had to treat?
Femoral artery dissection
The best thing about surfing?
Challenging and the never-ending pursuit of perfect waves
What was the best advice you have ever received regarding surfing?
Just go!
Favourite surfer in the world and why?
Kelly Slater…the GOAT
Current go-to surfboards?
Slater Designs Flat Earth 5’7” stock dims…super fun for a wide range of conditions
Any other information you would like to add about yourself
Stoked for G-Land! 🤙
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