Although being a plastic surgeon and an Orthodox Jewish man might seem contradictory, Dr. Miami is adamant his faith keeps everything in balance. "If I didn't have a religious outlook, if God wasn't real to me, I don't know how I could do it. I don't know how anyone can do it, really. ...You get caught in an existential, nihilistic whirlwind," he told the Miami New Times. Prior to his documentary, the surgeon enjoyed a brief foray into reality TV with his self-titled show.
When BuzzFeed questioned whether he had any concerns about the potential impact on his home life, Dr. Miami again pointed to his faith as an anchor. "I think that if I wasn't an Orthodox Jew, I would probably be divorced and have two kids and be living like some kind of degenerate," he admitted. Comparing their strict practice to AA, the celebrity surgeon noted, "We pray three times a day. I have to put on tefillin and there are certain ritualistic things you do every single day."
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