I am researching aortic valve replacement. Any recommendations for surgeons in Virginia or NC. Currently researching UVA Dr Kern and Dr Kron. Also East Carolina ...Read more
I am researching aortic valve replacement. Any recommendations for surgeons in Virginia or NC. Currently researching UVA Dr Kern and Dr Kron. Also East Carolina Univ. Dr Chitwood. Will take any info offered. Thanks!
Sandy Laine Based on a recommendation from Marie on this site, I researched and went to Duke - and feel the treat ... Read more
Sandy Laine Based on a recommendation from Marie on this site, I researched and went to Duke - and feel the treatment was outstanding. I was initially referred to Sentara Norfolk - and know someone who had good results there, but (I felt) my situation required slightly different treatment than they offered. Both locations seem within your travel range. Good Luck!
Gregory Abernathy I looked at Duke and like their program. Do you know of any info sites or ref for specific doctors. O ... Read more
Gregory Abernathy I looked at Duke and like their program. Do you know of any info sites or ref for specific doctors. Oddly there is nothing on this site about Duke.
Sandy Laine I think the lack of info here may be an advertising/privacy thing - some of the Duke staff said we co ... Read more
Sandy Laine I think the lack of info here may be an advertising/privacy thing - some of the Duke staff said we couldn't even take their pictures (so we quit trying)... My initial issue was an aortic aneurysm - but my BAV was replaced as well - and it was done by Dr. Hughes - who did show up in a search that may have been associated with aneurysms. I know that I did go to the Duke Medical website. Sorry I cannot be of more assistance - I have seen comments on here from people who have had their procedures done at UVA, too - so hopefully you will hear from them as well.
Dr. Chitwood retired. He did my brother's surgery years ago. Great guy and surgeon.