MEET NAILA AVERY, MD IN HER OWN WORDS 1 When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. The desire to do trauma came later. 2 My first job was a waitress at a local restaurant. 3 5 My inspiration is my parents and my siblings. There is a 16-year age difference between my next sibling and myself, 21 years with the oldest. wanted to be 6 My favorite restaurant is Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. I realized I wanted to be a doctor when my father underwent open-heart surgery. I was in awe of his surgeon. 7 4 8 To unwind after a long day, I read, play with my children or play piano. I realized I Right now I am reading "My Soul to Keep" by Tananarive Due. If I could be any character in literature or entertainment, I would be Beatrice Prior from the "Divergent" series. a doctor when my father underwent open-heart 9 One thing people may not know about me is I enjoy cooking. 10 My favorite summer vacation was snorkeling in the Dominican Republic. surgery. I was in awe of his surgeon. Practice: Gwinnett Trauma and Critical Care Service Specialty: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Surgical Critical Care LEFT THREE PHOTOS BY THINKSTOCK Years practiced: 6 Birthplace: Terre Haute, Indiana S UM ME R 20 17 5