Robert Jarvik Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The artificial heart is very effective as a bridge to transplant, but the number of people that can be saved with human hearts is limited. A perfect artificial heart could save many more patients.”

“I do not practice clinical medicine and hence do not treat individual patients. My career is in medical science.”

“As a medical doctor who chose a career in artificial heart technology rather than clinical practice, I decided not to take an internship, which is required for licensing. Instead, I work with invention, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and clinical application of artificial hearts.”

“There is a clear matter that I am not a practicing physician; I have never been a practitioner; everybody has known for decades.”

“Our ad campaign with Pfizer is educational. Lipitor is the most widely prescribed drug in the country. For every prescription, there is a doctor writing it. It's a huge vote of confidence.”

“I am a medical scientist, not a practical physician.”

“There is a clear matter that I am not a practicing physician. I have never been a practitioner; everybody has known for decades. I'm a developer of the technology.”