Nathaniel Pester, MD, is a new resident physician with the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology.
Why did you choose the medical field?
I wanted to be able to help people in a life-changing way to overcome or push through their illnesses in order to move toward accomplishing their goals and dreams.
What made you choose anesthesiology?
I chose anesthesiology because of the specialty’s diverse procedures and analytical thinking that happens in an immediate manner.
List 3 accomplishments you are proud of:
- I have been happily married to my wife since 2022.
- I had the opportunity to present my research project at the ASA national conference last year.
- I was able to serve the Lincoln, Neb. community as an EMT while I was an undergraduate student.
Three things about you that others may not know:
- I have a twin brother.
- I enjoy fishing off of my stand-up paddleboard.
- I have two Shiba Inus, Rosie and Sunny.