Very nervous and scared about my brother having heart valve surgery. He hasn't scheduled it yet, still waiting for test results to see if he needs a replacement ...Read more
Very nervous and scared about my brother having heart valve surgery. He hasn't scheduled it yet, still waiting for test results to see if he needs a replacement or repair. We live in Chicago but are willing to travel to go to,the 'best' surgeon. Just confused right now - any advice would be appreciated!
Lori Phillips Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is rated the best heart Hospital in the U.S. You may want to check that out. ... Read more
Lori Phillips Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is rated the best heart Hospital in the U.S. You may want to check that out. If your brother works, see if his benefits include something called The Centers for Excellence. What valve needs replacing?
Clare Auten I am sure he will find a good surgeon, if not in Cleveland than I am sure Chicago has some. I was abl ... Read more
Clare Auten I am sure he will find a good surgeon, if not in Cleveland than I am sure Chicago has some. I was able to stay local (St. Louis ) and find a great surgeon. I got a mechanical aortic valve 1/9/2014..still ticking.
Joyce Shelby Hi Pam, I live in the Chicago area and there are plenty of great hospitals and surgeons in Chicago an ... Read more
Joyce Shelby Hi Pam, I live in the Chicago area and there are plenty of great hospitals and surgeons in Chicago and the surrounding area. Did his cardiologist recommend one? Northwestern, Loyola and Edward Heart Hospital are known to have some great cardiothoracic surgeons.
Nap Garcia I too am in the Chicago area and scheduled for surgery in a couple weeks, mitral valve repair. Though ... Read more
Nap Garcia I too am in the Chicago area and scheduled for surgery in a couple weeks, mitral valve repair. Though my initial tests were done at Edwards, strangely I was referred to a surgeon at one of the other two hospitals. Surprised I wasn't referred to any surgeon at Edwards considering my cardiologist is based at Edwards. But both Northwestern and Loyola have very reputable surgeons, with Loyola being closer to where I live and was referred to one of their top surgeons there, but I don't think you can go wrong with either hospital. I don't know if insurance will cover travel costs to a facility when there is one closer to you that offer the same or comparable services.
