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Hi Markos,

I posted on your recent journal entry and then read your recent update re: Sinai. I read that you are waiting on Mt Sinai for a out-of-the-country cost estimate. I had my fairly complex mitral valve repair there (7 out of 10 difficulty) was what Dr. Adams estimated and then after the surgery said it was even more difficult. All went really, really well. The difficulty was due to my severe MAC (calcification) and also my TV ended-up being repaired.


Dr. Adams, as you probably are already aware, does perform international heart surgeries for free for lower income people. I think quite a few are children. So I would think that he would have some sympathy for how expensive this surgery is for those whose insurance carrier may not pay to the fullest or does not apply, whatever your case. As you go along, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I can tell you that Mt Sinai took total control of my insurance coverage issues and I never made a call to deal with the cost, etc. In the meantime, Godspeed.