Michael Hu

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

Surfing Doctor Michael Hu

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! 🤙

See also: Meet Jacob Van Der Linden

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