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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: February 26, 2025

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Maria DeMarco posted an update
1 year ago (February 26, 2025)
Hi! Is there anyone here who recently had a robotic mitral repair with Dr. Gillinov?
👍 Adam Pick reacted to this
1 year ago (February 26, 2025)
My BIL does a lot of robotic surgeries and he knows Gillinov so my BIL suggested I get surgery with him. I was highly considering him but he was on the other coast. Dr. Gillinov, despite my connections, seemed less accessible than some well known local surgeons. Having said that,... Read more.
1 year ago (February 26, 2025)
Thank you so much for this! I was diagnosed over 20 years ago and just reached severe regurgitation. I have been fearing this for almost half my life and am very appriciative for the guidance and support on this site.
1 year ago (February 26, 2025)
Maria- yes! I just celebrated my two year mark. Dr. Gillanov did my mitral valve repair min invasive, robitically and I can't say enough about his team and the Cleveland Clinic. Your story sounds similar to mine. Ask me anything. Glad you found this site- it is excellent source of... Read more.

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