Category: Medical Society Essays

In 2007, I had the privilege of serving as President of the Lehigh County Medical Society.  As President, I was provided the opportunity to write a message on the cover of the DR Bulletin that was published every two months. 

This page provides you with links to the six essays that I published during my term as President.  While these essays are written for physicians, I believe they will give you some interesting insight into current events in medicine--and, of course, my views on the issues!

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What’s Important

Historically, one of the most enjoyable parts of being a physician is the common oath that we all share and the camaraderie that comes from years of training together and working to save patients’ lives. And yet, modern medicine has become challenged by limited resources, rising costs, and strained relationships. In this essay, I encouraged our membership to remember our calling and to strive to find common ground for physicians and hospitals.

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Back to School

Back to School

September is always associated with going back to school.  As it turned out, I was also going back...

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I Used to Be an Athlete

I Used to Be an Athlete

Jun 15, 2026 | , , ,

After years of long hours, stress, and the demands of a surgical career, Dr. Raymond Singer realized he had drifted far from the healthy athlete he once was. Through consistent lifestyle changes, improved nutrition, exercise, emotional wellness, and the support of modern GLP-1 medications, he lost nearly 60 pounds and discovered that healthy aging begins one decision at a time.