I was just told that I can have a minimally invasive mitral valve replacement and that I would be better off going to the Cleveland Institute, or Columbia Presbyterian, ...Read more
I was just told that I can have a minimally invasive mitral valve replacement and that I would be better off going to the Cleveland Institute, or Columbia Presbyterian, or Mt Sinai in New York. I live in California and I have friends and family in New York. The Cleveland Institute has the highest mitral valve repair volume in the country. Does anyone have an opinion about which hospital to choose?
Barry Van Gemert I am heading to Cleveland, but if I lived in CA, I would consider Sequoia. Only your surgeon will de ... Read more
Barry Van Gemert I am heading to Cleveland, but if I lived in CA, I would consider Sequoia. Only your surgeon will determine if your surgery will be minimally invasive or conventional. From what
I understand it is a very selective process.
Ben Hyman Anyone have any hospital recommendations for MN?
David Augustus Dr. Castro is the best, he is a skilled surgeon and an incredible human being. I had my BAV replaced ... Read more
David Augustus Dr. Castro is the best, he is a skilled surgeon and an incredible human being. I had my BAV replaced along with my aoritc root last May. I had a consult at Stanford and with Dr. Castro. I went with Dr. Castro as he has assembled an incredible team at Sequoia. Not to mention, I had family members stay at the Sequoia House while I was in the hospital. Good luck with your decision.
Penny Prichard I just had mitral valve repaired at Sequoia. Care was beyond excellent. I traveled 4 hours. Wish I on ... Read more
Penny Prichard I just had mitral valve repaired at Sequoia. Care was beyond excellent. I traveled 4 hours. Wish I only had to cross a bridge like you. Dr Castros team is great.
I am from: Oakland, CA
I understand it is a very selective process.