There is no starched white lab coat for Dr. Laura Esserman. Instead, the tall and striking breast cancer researcher, surgeon and visionary favors colorful clothes, high heels and, on a recent day, metallic blue nail polish.
Before she operates, just as the general anesthetic is being administered, Esserman sings the patient’s requested song. A talented musician with a voice for opera, Esserman delivers songs as varied as “Don’t You Fret” from “Les Miserables” to the Sarah Palin rap from “Saturday Night Live.” Read more…
Source: SFGate







