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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 13, 2017

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Jennifer Donohue got a guestbook from Carmel Power

8 years ago (December 12, 2017)

Hi Jennifer. I have the same diagnosis as you and have sought three opinions. It has been very worthwhile for me as I believe now I have the right surgeon to do my operation. I saw one cardiologist and two Cardiothoracic surgeons. All said I would need to have something... Read more.

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Jennifer Donohue

Hi Carmel. The cardiologist that works in the same practice as the surgeon agreed with the opinion of the first surgeon I saw. I guess I lumped the two of their opinions together as one since they are in the same practice. Separating them, I have received three opinions as... Read more.

Carmel Power

Hi Jennifer. I am still as unsure as you sound! Even though I think I have found the right surgeon. I am from Australia and we seem to have Cardiothoracic surgeons undertaking various procedures. I wanted to find someone who was primarily interested in mitral valve surgery! Now, I intend... Read more.

Kathy Blank

I am very happy I had my mitral valve repair before symptoms or heart damage occurred. After 3 surgical consults and 2 cardiologists - my robotic mitral valve took place within 6 mos of diagnosis of severe regurgitation. From what I learned there is really no benefit to waiting for... Read more.

Carmel Power

Thanks Kathy Blank for this response! Very much appreciate your viewpoint particularly as you have been through the whole process. I hope you feel fantastic!

Jennifer Donohue got a guestbook from Greta

8 years ago (December 11, 2017)

I just had non invasive heart valve surgery at UT Southwestern in Dallas Texas by a Dr. Neelan Doolabh who is one of the top valve surgeons in the country. I just called him. No referrals. Got an appointment with in a week of calling him and had surgery with... Read more.