Surgeons & Hospitals Blog - Page 5
By Adam Pick
Jeff, Chris & Mark Celebrate Dr. Paul Stelzer, A Ross Procedure Guru and A Super Nice Guy
By Adam Pick on August 6, 2012
In our patient and caregiver community, the name Doctor Paul Stelzer is synonymous with the Ross Procedure. As you might know, Dr. Paul Stelzer has performed over 500 Ross Procedures during his 28-year career. Dr. Stelzer has performed the last 300 Ross Procedures have occurred without patient mortality.
USC Launches New Heart Valve Clinic Microsite!
By Adam Pick on July 3, 2012
I’m very happy to announce that Keck Hospital of USC just launched a ‘Heart Valve Clinic Microsite’ at HeartValveSurgery.com!
Special Announcement: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Launches ‘Heart Valve Clinic Microsite’
By Adam Pick on June 25, 2012
Great news everybody!
Special Announcement: The Mount Sinai Medical Center Launches Heart Valve Microsite at HeartValveSurgery.com
By Adam Pick on June 16, 2012
In 2008, when I first spoke with Doctor David Adams, the Chairman of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, he immediately understood the key objective of this website – to educate and empower patients from diagnosis through recovery. Over the years, Dr. Adams’ support of this project has been extraordinary and, most importantly, Dr. Adams has performed successful surgery on many patients in our community. As you can see at his profile page, Dr. Adams has 25 patients testimonials in our Surgeon Finder.
Dr. Chitwood Named ‘Featured Surgeon’ At HeartValveSurgery.com
By Adam Pick on June 8, 2012
Hi everybody,
AdventHealth (formerly Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute) Launches ‘Heart Valve Clinic Microsite’ In Our Cardiac Clinics Section
By Adam Pick on June 4, 2012
As many of you know, Dr. Kevin Accola and his team at AdventHealth (formerly Florida Hospital Cardiovascular Institute) have been incredibly supportive of our patient and caregiver community. In addition to providing great surgical results — to patients like Denise Ring, Duane Hunt, Scott Nieman and many others — Dr. Accola and AdventHealth have provided excellent content to further educate and empower us through heart valve surgery.
The New ‘Valve Clinic Directory’ Section Of Our Website!
By Adam Pick on May 17, 2012
Over the past year, I have spoke with many of you about the different ways in which we could improve this website. Many of the comments I received went something like this…
Valve Clinic Tour: Beyond The #1 Ranking, Cleveland Clinic Places Patients First
By Adam Pick on April 26, 2012
Yesterday, I was incredibly fortunate to visit the Cleveland Clinic. While there, I met several cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, quality teams and administrators during a tour of the six-story Heart & Vascular Institute, commonly referred to as ‘HVI’.
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Heart Valve Webchat With Dr. Lars Svensson & Dr. Murat Tuzcu Tomorrow!
By Adam Pick on March 14, 2012
Hey everybody,
Educational Video: Dr. Marc Gillinov & Dr. Nissen Address Heart Disease On PBS
By Adam Pick on March 3, 2012
In case you missed it, Dr. Marc Gillinov and Dr. Steven Nissen were just on the Tavis Smiley show on PBS. It’s a great interview that addresses several issues specific to cardiac disease including prevention, lifestyle choices, healthcare reform, diet, exercise, medical advances, workplace incentives, myths and treatment.
Special “Ask The Heart Surgeon” Web Chat With Dr. Gillinov This Friday!
By Adam Pick on February 7, 2012
Hey everybody,
Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Alfredo Trento’s Innovative Approach To Cardiac Care Leads Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
By Adam Pick on February 6, 2012
Each time I meet a cardiac surgeon with a “Chief”, “Chairman” or “Director” in front of their name, I feel extraordinarily humble. I know those titles are not easy to attain. I know these physicians have spent their entire lives learning, researching and teaching about cardiac care. Lastly, I know these doctors have spent thousands of hours in the operating room pursuing surgical perfection, always innovating to improve patient outcomes.
A Must Read… “Heart 411” By Dr. Gillinov & Dr. Nissen
By Adam Pick on February 3, 2012
Since launching this blog 5 years ago, I have only recommended one book about cardiac care.
Dr. Paul Stelzer Performs 500th Ross Procedure On Mark!
By Adam Pick on January 11, 2012
After I was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and regurgitation, I chose the Ross Procedure for my heart valve replacement surgery. While this approach to aortic valve replacement is more complex, I found the benefits of this procedure outweighed the risks. (To learn more about the Ross Procedure, click here.)
Surgeon Spotlight: Dr. Marc Gillinov Receives Praise Overload From Patients, Caregivers & Peers
By Adam Pick on January 4, 2012
During my research for my book and this website, I have been fortunate to meet several incredible surgeons. Dr. Marc Gillinov is one such surgeon.
Web Chat Announcement: “Stress, Depression & Heart Disease” with Dr. Leo Pozuelo
By Adam Pick on December 7, 2011
Hey everybody,
Special Announcement: Don’t Miss “Ask The Surgeon” Web Chat With Dr. Bruce Lytle Of The Cleveland Clinic
By Adam Pick on November 21, 2011
I just learned some great news! Dr. Bruce Lytle, Chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Heart Institute, will be hosting a special, live web chat titled “Ask The Heart Surgeon” this Wednesday at 12 pm (EST). Needless to say, this is an exciting opportunity for patients and caregivers to gain direct access to one of the leading heart valve surgeons.
Valve Clinic Tour: Dr. Patrick McCarthy Returns Home To Lead The Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute At Northwestern Memorial Hospital
By Adam Pick on November 9, 2011
In 2004, one of the leading heart valve surgeons came home.
Heart Valve Summit Video #1: Cardiologists & Surgeons Unite To Advance Valvular Therapy!
By Adam Pick on October 20, 2011
As I write this, I am flying home to Los Angeles after attending the 2011 Heart Valve Summit. The meeting was beyond exciting as over 500 cardiologists, surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants and nurses congregated in Chicago to discuss the treatment of heart valve disease — including heart valve repair and heart valve replacement surgery.
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