Alexander Scheiber, MD, joins the UNMC Department of Anesthesiology as a resident physician.
Why did you choose the medical field?
In the summer following my 8th grade year, I had the opportunity to shadow some nurses at the Omaha Children’s Hospital. I had the distinct pleasure of being in the room for an open-heart procedure on a newborn infant, and from that moment I was hooked.
What made you choose anesthesiology?
During my sophomore year of high school, I was connected with an anesthesiologist who allowed me to shadow him. As a shadow, I saw that anesthesia perfectly combines internal medicine and surgery, which meant I could maintain my entire knowledge of human anatomy and physiology while working in the operating room and seeing all kinds of procedures. Most importantly, I wanted to become a doctor to care for patients during their lowest and hardest times. Anesthesia allows me to do this when our patients cannot do so for themselves – we become their voice and protector while they are anesthetized.
List three accomplishments you are proud of:
- Serving as a medical officer in the United States Army.
- Raising a beautiful daughter with the love of my life.
- Graduating medical school.
Three things about you that others may not know:
- I am a fantasy and sci-fi fanatic, both literature and TV/film.
- Despite living in Hawaii for four years, I have never been surfing. In my opinion, snorkeling and diving are the best ways to experience the ocean.
- My favorite genre of music to listen to and play is jazz.