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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 1, 2018

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Gina Josette Fiorentino, heart valve patient

Mike Joo got a guestbook from Gina Josette Fiorentino

8 years ago (February 5, 2018)

Hi Mike, I found Adam's book and was able to locate the link he provides for trusted valve surgeons. So hopefully this will help you navigate easily: https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeon-database/home.php. I do hear that Dr. Trento is one of the best in your area at Cedar's Sinai: I watched a video... Read more.

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Mike Joo

Gina, thanks for the information.

Mike Joo got a guestbook from Artie Rubin

8 years ago (February 2, 2018)

Hi Mike, if you can't find the "right" surgeon for yourself in the LA area, and have the time and money to travel to Seattle, I can recommend "the cream of the crop": my own surgeon Dr. Glen Barnhart at Swedish Medical Center. Dr. B. does everything possible to repair... Read more.

Nancy Surprenant Takahashi

Hi Mike! I need my Mitral Valve fixed also, my surgeon is going to be Dr. Alfredo Trento at Cedars in LA. there's some information on him on the web, he's the man for me.

Mike Joo

Nancy, thank you for the information,. please keep me inform any updates on your progress. i am trying to get all the feed backs much as possible to make decisions.

Nancy Surprenant Takahashi

Mike, will do, I see him again on 2/14 for a TEE then we will discuss afterward, I was told this today on the phone, he does surgeries everyday. I was happy to hear that, when picking a surgeon I've always heard you want someone that does this a lot.... Read more.

Mike Joo

Nancy, thank you again for update. i can't find him under aetna HMO network, if you don't mind asking, what is your insurance plan? and do you know what type of insurance he accept? please keep in touch, and keep me update. Thank you for all your support and help.

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