Has anyone ever met a vegan doctor or surgeon?

Question

I wonder if it is possible to work in modern medicine and lead a vegan lifestyle.

Answer 1

The first answerer's name is an oxymoron, as he is obviously not very intelligent. I have been a vegan for 5 years now and am healthier than ever. First of all, the meat that is available in today's industry is full of disease, chemicals, blood, organs, etc. Not only is it extremely unhealthy for you because of the horrific conditions of the meat industry, but our bodies are naturally not meant to constantly eat meat.

If you think that our "canine" teeth are anything at all compared to animals who are REALLY supposed to eat meat, then you couldn't be farther from the truth. Why is it that lions can take down an animal, rip the meat off of the bones, and digest that meat completely raw without getting sick? Their stomach acid is made to withstand the bacteria, killing it, therefore, the lion doesn't get sick. Our stomachs, however, are not made as such. When we eat raw meat, we get sick. Also, can you rip the meat off of an antelope with your bare teeth? Didn't think so. Our teeth are not made for it.

In addition, we get very little nutrients from eating meat. People say that vegans don't get enough protein or iron because they don't eat meat. However, plant material provides ample nutrients, including these two biggies. A perfect example is the elephant. This mammal is huge, yet only eats plants. Hmm, makes ya think, huh?

Finally, I happen to go to various doctors who are vegans. They also use natural remedies instead of the fraudulent chemicals they like to call cures.

Answer 2

I work with 2 vegan doctors. I am a RN and one of them is trying to help me learn to eat vegan. I also have a RN friend who's dad is vegan. He will not even look at meat or touch it.

Answer 3

Meeting one would have to be an oxymoron. A man proclaiming health that is not wise and educated enough to open wide in front of a mirror and see god gave him teeth designed to eat meat and vegetables would not be a very good doctor. To advise people to eat a very very unhealthy vegan diet would be tantamount to providing assisted suicide if that person died from malnutrition. If I met one I would make sure to stay away from that doctor - and any of his friends in medicine too.