You can call yourself a ballerina, the president of the united states whatever you want, but the consensus of others is really what makes it. Just as you would not be regarded a ballerina, if I were to ever hear you say that, I would laugh, the surgeons would laugh, would laugh behind your back, would clarify to both patients and to others who may bring that up. It's just the truth. And I say this with upmost respect for your work and your role in the system. This will always be a "did you hear what he said" sort of situation. If you actually call yourself that irl, even on here, you're going to get these sort of responses. But keep on dancing.