NYC Doctor’s Balloon Art Helps Pay Off Student Loans

Dr. Brandon Axelrod, a resident in oral and maxillofacial surgery in New York City, has turned a side hustle into a solution for his student loan debt. He creates balloon art—sculptures and decorations made from inflated balloons—for events and parties. The income from this creative work helps him pay down his medical school loans. Axelrod balances his surgical training with his balloon business, demonstrating a practical approach to managing financial pressure.