True, he is no longer a practicing surgeon. But I think it’s disingenuous to not recognize the fact that he was an actual medical professional who was exceptionally good at what he did. It makes what he has been doing that much more evil. He knows exactly what he’s peddling and just how much harm it is doing.
That’s very true. Although he is more informed on the topic than your average person. In other words, he knows enough to know better, but fame and fortune are some powerful drugs.