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Sam Bierstock  

Physician, Professional Musician (Harmonicologist), Entertainer & Medical Informaticist

Sam Bierstock is a physician and eye surgeon who became a nationally recognized pioneer of healthcare technology in the early years of electronic health records. He is also an electrical engineer, but gained national attention for his activities as an award-wining songwriter and professional musician. He has toured the U.S. since 1995 with his band and as an entertainer and featured speaker delivering commentary on issues of national importance through humor, satirical music and parody. He has sold more than 75,000 CDs of his musical works. He wrote the award-winning hit song "Before You Go" in tribute to our aging veterans of WWII and Korea which has been estimated to have been streamed more than 25 million times, reaching many millions of our veterans and their families, and for which Dr.Sam was awarded the George Washington Medal from the Freedom Foundation.

He has been recognized for his work by Presidents, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, V.P. Al Gore, Presidential Candidate Ross Perot, congressmen, and governors and has performed several times at the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C.. He has toured in more than 40 states since 1995 as a featured speaker, with his band at venues of all sizes, and to perform "Before You Go" at veterans events. He is the author of 3 books including his most recent book, 5 Star reviewed "Full Circle". He is a professional ski instructor, a pilot of powered and fixed-wing glider aircraft, a scuba diver, a motorcycle enthusiast, a horseman, and is certified by the American Sailing Association and he is a builder of custom guitars. During the pandemic, Dr. Sam built unique custom guitars from medical devices which were used in his videos and performances. These can be seen on his websites and videos.

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Motivational

His most recent speaking engagements deliver a powerful and motivational message about continued exploration of new venues at all stages of life. Dr. Sam has had great success in multiple diverse arenas and careers and delivers a warm-hearted and delightfully humorous presentation about how even the most far-fetched ideas can lead to great endeavors. His book, "Full Circle" is built upon the same theme. Dr. Sam also presents his custom built guitars and often incorporates some foot-tapping music into his presentations depending upon the needs and requests of the venue.

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