Leo Frangipane, MD

A little bit Wayne Dyer, a little bit Bernie Siegel, and a whole lot of warmth, this towering presence of a man brings the PATIENT--as well as hope and fresh insight--to the forefront of today’s medicine.

Dr. Leo Frangipane grew up in South Philadelphia among a loving Italian family. The love of his family and the drive to "be somebody" drove him to Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. Following medical school he established a successful surgical practice in Philadelphia.

Somewhere along the way he lost two things…his hair (as he affably points out) and an assurance that his life had a deeper meaning. That’s when he began a quest where his patients became the center of his being.

A surgeon by trade, Dr. Leo Frangipane, M.D., PhD., F.A.C.S., left his group practice and set up a private practice that would have made an ideal setting for a Norman Rockwell painting: he hugged, he wept, he told jokes, he sang Italian arias during surgery. He listened and spent time getting to know the “person,” not “the gall bladder” or “the mastectomy.” He stood by his patients as they faced diseases, tough decisions, fear, angst and even death. He found time after time that they defied their prognosis. These patients followed rules and maxims ignored by others. These rules and maxims became the foundation for his messages.

During that time Dr. Leo was there for them, lending his expertise and providing a foundation of support. It was this close involvement with such people during the worst times of their lives that allowed Dr. Leo to get in touch with his own spirituality and the ultimate knowledge that his patients are at the center of this life. His spoken message is one of determination, joy, love, strength and nobility in an effort to help as many people as he can.

Dr. Frangipane blends the concepts of patient relationships, spirituality, medical expertise and inner understanding that he has acquired from his patients to help motivate those in and outside healthcare to make a positive change in their own lives and their own perspectives for daily living.

With over 25 years personal experience in healthcare, he presents keynote speeches, workshops and other programs to a national and international forum. He is the founder of SEEK, a national support group that helps the terminally ill and their families deal with chronic illness and end-of-life issues. He is the author of three books on wellness.

Drawing from his years of experience as a surgeon and his unique ability to communicate wtih passion, enthusiasm and personality, Dr. Frangipane deftly transforms true-to-life stories--some dramatic, some humorous, and all inspiring--into presentations that are uplifting, motivating and entertaining.

Most Requested Topics:

Live, Love, Laugh, Learn: This program is meant for any and everyone. Exceedingly up-beat. Looks at concepts of conscious living and risk taking. Discussion centers on adaptation to change, love and spirituality with a healthy dose of humor. Jest - life is a joke. Even God laughs because he knows how it's going to turn out in the end. Through his own unique humor and motivation Dr. Leo teaches the audience to laugh at itself. Interactive - audience participation is expected and encouraged as we explore how to be silly without being ridiculous. Taking time to know how to play again.

Focusing on the Right Stuff: Dr. Leo explores the new healing paradigm focusing on inspiration and laughter to meet reality with a positive determination. Deals with the importance of attitude and how healing, not curing, in the next millennium will be much greater than traditional medicine dictates today. Putting concentration on personal responsibility leaves the listener with basic tools as the human race attempts to fuse traditional and complimentary therapy for total wellness.

Remind Me Again Why I Took This Job: For individuals striving to make an impact in their everyday world. No matter what you do for a living, (housewife, top executive of a big corporation, or part time sales clerk, etc.) you deal with the stresses of the "big life." We are bombarded daily with stress of change, while we try to perform a balancing act between personal and professional life. This explores the tools that allow us to make a difference in this life and how it is important to put "who we are" ahead of "what we do". Emphasis is placed on personal responsibility, uniqueness and choice in an attempt to become that person employers fight to keep. It centers on keeping your uniqueness so that you don't loose your identity, enabling you to make your job rewarding both to you and your employer. This topic explores the adaptation of proper attitude in order to deal with change and stress in achieving balance. Find how to be responsible and become imaginative in solving problems for your employer, while remaining human in the business world.

Healing the Healer: Reaching out to those who are caring for or involved with the infirmed. Especially helpful for the medical profession and those involved with a sick or dying loved one. There are two program objectives highlighted: 1) Informational or instructional to prevent burn-out or frustration utilizing humor and altruism as the key elements. This deals with people and how to stay inspired and motivated during difficult times. 2) Teaches attendees to grow as "wounded healers." In the pain we share common ground. This will help you to understand that no bad experience is without value