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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Do you have surgeon recommendations in Dallas area? I see both UTSouthwestern and Baylor Scott & White have excellent ratings, but if you have specific doctors you recommend, I'd really appreciate it. I have aortic valve stenosis and aortic root dilation that need to be addressed soon. Mine is bicuspid,... Read more.
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2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
I recommend Dr karl Reyes he's the head of adult congenital heart surgery he's amazing
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Hi Eiko, Yes! BSW and UT Southwestern have bicuspid experts. I'll post a few links below to surgeons who have helped many of our patients in the Dallas area.
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
As you have aortic regurgitation, you may want to chat about aortic valve repair or the Ross Procedure with Dr. Brinkman.
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Dr. Doolabh is at UT Southwestern and specializes in aortic valve surgery as well.
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Thank you so much, Adam, for very helpful info!
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Great Eiko! If you need anything else, please let me know! 👍👍👍
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Hi Adam, I have already asked Dr Doolabh's office to access my test results so far for a review and am waiting to hear back from them, mainly because I am interested in minimally invasive procedure if that's an option for me. Do you think it will be good for... Read more.
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Great question. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do this. Personally, I set up two appointments with surgeons considering that it might take some time to schedule those consults. Working in parallel might get you the answers you need sooner than later. But, again. There... Read more.
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Totally makes sense. I will reach out to Dr Brinkman's office tomorrow with the confidence you have given me! Thanks again!
2 years ago (October 29, 2024)
Eiko - It is fine to have multiple consults running at once. If one doc knows you are shopping around, they know you are a discerning consumer, and that matters. It did for me. I recall Doolabh stressed "speed" in his videos.
2 years ago (October 30, 2024)
I assume speed of surgery not using it. Actually it might have eased my anxiety sitting in the waiting room at mass general.
2 years ago (October 30, 2024)
Thank you so much for your input, guys! I come from a cultural background where it is not very common for patients to advocate for themselves. Your comments really help

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