The thing I really want from my heart surgeon is not so much surgical experience, but tons of positive energy in meetings, a penchant for creative woodworking in their spare time, and a real go-get-em attitude!
Also you're thinking from the perspective of the customer, not from the perspective of the people who have to work with that surgeon every day. As a colleague of that surgeon, you'll probably enjoy working with someone who shows up to work enthusiastic about being there more than someone who shows up to work grumpy every day.