I'm a stuttering registered nurse. When I read you love interacting with people, but feel insecure- I felt like it was something I've thought about a thousand times. I've doubted my skill. I also struggle with the phone. Sometimes it requires me grabbing a colleague to help if an MD/NP/PA is becoming frustrated- I get hung up on almost daily. My best advice, don't let the struggle make you jaded. Some of your colleagues are going to be incredibly unkind. It will catch you off guard. Nursing is a second career for me and the medical field was the first time I've really been chastised. Rise above it. I've learned to control my instinct to bristle at rudeness. I smile sweetly and say "I apologize. I stutter and am having a block." I've seen stuttering approached various ways in our field. I knew an MD with a severe stutter- he was difficult to deal with. His attitude was very negative and he was quick to snap. We had another nurse with a speech impediment. She was quick to tell people to fuck off. I'm known for my positive attitude, attention to detail, and as being a team player. I am approachable. MD's know if I'm calling them, there's reason. New hires ask to be oriented by me because I'm easy to talk to. My advice is to create a persona for yourself. Yes, you're that doc who stutters, but you're approachable and knowledgeable. Staff loves you because you're down to earth.