SALT LAKE CITY — Before his service as apostle and prophet for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson was a heart surgeon – one who changed the world with his work and research.

Dr. Robert Fowles studied under the then-Dr. Nelson came to work with him, and then Fowles went on to become the Nelson family’s doctor.

Fowles is a cardiologist who first knew President Nelson when he served as his stake president. Later, Fowles was offered a position at the LDS Hospital, where President Nelson worked.

“We sat down and we’re talking about LDS hospital, talking about cardiology and then all of a sudden, we start talking about how important the family is,” Fowles said. “You can’t separate the man from love for God, love for man.”

Then-Dr. Russell M. Nelson

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