All That Really Matters by David Weill

High-stakes surgeries. Moral dilemmas. A love story on life support. All That Really Matters delivers the intensity of a medical drama with the heart of a romance. Are you ready to scrub in?

In the high-stakes world of organ transplantation, Dr. Joe Bosco is a brilliant but arrogant surgeon whose relentless ambition drives him to the top—at any cost. For Joe, saving lives is more than just a job; it's his religion and it eclipses everything else. After completing his surgical residency, he turns down a prestigious position at Stanford for a lucrative role at a private hospital in San Francisco, where profits often outweigh patient care. This choice strains his relationship with his devoted girlfriend, Kate, and disappoints his father, a Holocaust survivor and esteemed neuroscientist.
As Joe rises to fame, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of moral dilemmas and ethical breaches, confronting not only the dark side of the medical industry but also his own character flaws. When a catastrophic mistake in the operating room leads to devastating consequences, Joe finds himself ostracized, with a crumbling career and strained relationships. Left alone to grapple with his failures, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery in the most unexpected places, learning that true fulfillment comes not from accolades or wealth, but from genuine connection and purpose.
All That Really Matters is a gripping tale that blends the intensity of medical drama with the heartwarming elements of romance, exploring the complexities of ambition, identity, and the human spirit

"David Weill combines his gifts as a world-class transplant physician and literary flair to deliver a rare novel that exposes the humanity and challenges behind high-stakes medicine in a page-turning read. The sharply crafted result makes notable first fiction with characters and details that spring to life with honesty and vulnerability. It's a must-read for those wondering if their physician has a conscience."
—David Magee, bestselling author of Dear William: A Father's Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss

"In his stunning debut novel, David Weill, who has experienced the ebbs and flows and the burdens of helping people, shares a captivating story about sacrifice, love, loss, and redemption…in other words, all that really matters.”
—Terence Blanchard, seven-time Grammy winner and two-time Oscar nominee

“Weill's novel beautifully navigates themes of identity, familial obligations, inherited trauma, and the search for meaning, all while keeping me thoroughly engaged. Plus, who doesn’t love a good love story to boot?!”
—Amanda Steinberg, author of Worth It, President of CareerScope 

About the Author

Dr. Weill is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care.

Dr. Weill’s writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, The Hill, and the Los Angeles Times. He also has appeared on Fox, CNN, the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Weill’s memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplant was published in May of 2021. His debut novel, All That Really Matters, will be published in June of 2024.

Dr. Weill divides his time between New Orleans and Alys Beach, FL with his wife Jackie and two daughters, Hannah and Ava, and their dogs, Lucy and Frannie.