When most people envision a surgeon, they rarely picture handcrafted musical instruments, hill country blues, or early morning painting sessions. Yet, for Kirk Withrow, M.D., who serves as associate professor and director of Salivary and Sleep Surgery in the UAB Department of Otolaryngology, creativity isn’t just a pastime; it’s integral to his worldview.

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