Mary C. Neal

About the Author

Mary C. Neal, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over three decades, during which she has specialized in spinal and sports medicine, treating patients across the globe from her base in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Her life took a profound turn in 1999 when she experienced a near-death incident while kayaking in Chile, an event that profoundly shaped her worldview and led her to share her extraordinary story of encountering heaven, angels, and a renewed sense of purpose. As a devoted wife, mother of four, and advocate for faith and healing, Dr. Neal blends her medical expertise with spiritual insights to inspire readers worldwide. Her memoir, To Heaven and Back: A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again: A True Story, has touched countless lives, offering hope and evidence of the afterlife through her personal testimony.