A thoracic surgeon in New York City reflects on how the lingering physical and emotional toll of September 11 continues to affect patients years later, revealing the deep and enduring impact of the attacks on survivors' health. The piece explores how the trauma of that day persists in medical terms, with long-term consequences still being treated in hospitals today. For those who lived through the events, the anniversary remains a painful reminder of unresolved struggles. The article offers a rare medical perspective on the lasting scars of collective trauma.
I’m a thoracic surgeon in New York City. For many of my patients, Sept. 11 is still not over STAT
