Dr. William Sloan | Surgeon and Violin Maker, A Man of Fine Skills 

Violins and urologic surgery don’t have much in common aside from the need for steady hands. And Dr. William Sloan.
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A surgeon by day, Sloan returns home to carve maple and spruce for his reputable violin replicas. Not only is he diligent in his profession, but Sloan also dedicates sizable time to playing and crafting violins.
So, how exactly do these interests meld together for Sloan?
An Early Love of Violins
Growing up in Chicago with an art enthusiast mother, Sloan attended concerts and enjoyed the beautiful symphony of the great violinists of the time. Sloan’s mother encouraged music lessons, and his love for the violin was apparent from a young age.
The violin dealers around downtown Chicago would actually call up Sloan whenever they were working on the strings of famous violinists. Young Sloan would ride the bus around town just to see the iconic instruments.
But the violin was only a small part of what Sloan did in his youth. As soon as he was on the path to becoming a doctor, his coursework became increasingly important. Regretfully, this meant he wasn’t able to focus as much on the violin.