Dr. Wayne Burkhead Jr. shares a shocking and humorous journey from troubled youth to medical leader.
Seattle, Washington, United States, 1st Apr 2026 – Wayne Zealous “Buz” Burkhead Jr. M.D. is excited to announce the release of Narcissus Unglued: How I Quit Sniffing Glue And Became An Internationally Famous Shoulder Surgeon, a powerful new Biographies & Memoirs available now on Amazon. This story is not the typical sad doctor story. It does not follow the old script where a proud surgeon gets sick and suddenly becomes kind. Instead, it delivers sharp humor, real honesty, and a fearless look at one man’s wild road to success.
Not Your Typical Doctor Story
Many people have seen movies where a cold doctor becomes a better person after tragedy. Dr. Burkhead makes it clear that this is not that kind of story. He did not need pain or humiliation to learn how to treat people with care. His lesson came early in life from his father, who gave him simple advice before he left for college: help everyone you can and never hurt anyone on purpose.
In Narcissus Unglued, this Biographies & Memoirs stands out because it mixes shocking humor with deep truth. Dr. Burkhead speaks openly about his past mistakes, including reckless behavior as a young man. He does not hide from it. He faces it head-on. And he shows how someone who once made poor choices can grow up to become a respected surgeon known around the world.
The title alone makes readers stop and look twice. The story behind it makes them stay.
Only in America
This book tells the kind of story that feels almost impossible and would be except in the United States of America that he grew up in. A former troubled youth becomes a leading shoulder surgeon. A young man who once pushed limits becomes
President of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. A doctor who performs thousands of surgeries also becomes the lead singer of a rock band made up of doctors.He founded the band Doctor-Doctor, an all-physician classic rock group that plays for charity. It’s the only band that takes insurance and the members must drug test positive for Ibuprofen, Rogaine, and Viagra prior to taking the stage With his other band Dr.Buz and the Medications and it’s iterations, He has published 4 cd’s of eclectic original songs the titles and hook lines of which he often garners from his conversations with his patients.
But behind the humor is serious skill. Dr. Burkhead helped create modular shoulder replacement systems. He developed advanced techniques for rotator cuff repair. He trained 38 shoulder surgeons over more than two decades. He even served as shoulder consultant to the Dallas Cowboys.
This is not bragging. It is proof of how far someone can go when God calls them and they choose to change.
A Life of Service
Dr. Burkhead has always believed it is a privilege to serve as a physician. He has treated professional athletes, workers, grandparents, parents, and children from the same families. In some cases, he replaced the grandfather’s shoulder, repaired the parent’s rotator cuff, and restored stability to the grandchild’s shoulder.
He is board-certified, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He has lectured across the United States and around the world.
This Biographies & Memoirs does not hide his sharp sense of humor. It includes bold jokes and strong opinions. It pushes limits. But at its heart, it carries a simple message: you can turn your life around. You can choose to help others. You can build something meaningful.
About the Author
Dr. Wayne Burkhead Jr. joined the Carrell Clinic in 1983 and retired in December 2024. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed advanced training in shoulder surgery under one of the world’s leading experts Dr. Charles Rockwood. He has written scientific papers, textbook chapters, and medical articles focused on shoulder repair and replacement.
Now, he brings that same direct voice to Biographies &Memoirs, sharing lessons learned from decades in medicine and from the mistakes of his youth. He is not polished for comfort. He is honest. He is funny. And he is not afraid to shock readers if it makes a point clear.
Availability
Narcissus Unglued: How I Quit Sniffing Glue And Became An Internationally Famous Shoulder Surgeon is available for purchase now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Narcissus-Unglued-Sniffing-Internationally-Shoulder-ebook/dp/B0GN54H4FY/
This unforgettable story is already gaining attention as a must-read in Biographies & Memoirs for readers who want truth, humor, and proof that change is possible.
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