WATCH: Morristown Doctor Operates Using A Standing Wheelchair

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Dr. Christopher McCulloh knows what its like for his patients with serious injuries, because he's been that patient with a serious injury. After becoming paralyzed in a slip-and-fall accident, McCulloh now uses a standard wheelchair to get around-- except for when he operates, when he uses a state-of-the-art standing wheelchair at Morristown Medical Center.

McCulloh's story was featured on ABCs 20/20 Wednesday night, as part of a program highlighting doctors with disabilities. The special was part of a promotion for ABC's new show, The Good Doctor, about a surgeon with autism.

Having already been accepted to medical school at the time of his injury, McCulloh found a way to continue operating, by using a Levo C3 standing wheelchair. Now the third year general surgery resident can perform all of the same duties his coworkers can, while standing at their level.

You can watch McCulloh's feature on the television show here:

Image via Morristown Medical Center, a part of Atlantic Health Systems.