Dr. Melissa Levack
, Heart Surgeon

Nashville, TN
- Unregistered Surgeon

Patient Recommendations (1)

"Very experienced, caring doctor. She came by to see me every day I was in the hospital and followed up after I got home."

Posted by Ed Miller, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Mini Sternotomy, 05/03/2018

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Dr. Joanna Chikwe
Heart Surgeon

Los Angeles, CA - Registered Surgeon

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA

(866) 345-1289

Patient Recommendations (21)

"Let me start by saying I don't post on social media at all but in this case I felt it was important. I had mitral valve repair June 9th at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. My surgeon was Joanna Chikwe, also chair of the Cardiac department of the hospital.

I had the privilege to meet Dr. Chikwe while avidly researching my condition and the best surgeon for it. I came across Dr Chikwe's writings on mitral valve disease and thought I would seek her expertise. I left a message for her in the hopes she could give me surgeon recommendations on the East Coast as I live in Florida and she was familiar with North East facilities.

That led to an hour long telehealth video call with her personally. By the end of the call, I felt I completely understood my condition and what I should expect of the impending surgery. I also knew Dr Chikwe was the only surgeon for me.

Any anxiety I or my family might have had of the long trip to California was subdued as we were reminded that this surgeon was so very qualified and the reason for the journey. My expectations were so exceeded by Dr. Chikwe, her team, and the hospital.

This lovely physician inspired such confidence in a "We've got this!" feeling. She is meticulous in her surgery and the pre-op and post-op treatment. The Cedars-Sinai cardiac unit has some of the most professional, knowledgeable and compassionate staff I have come across. They are the most hard working - from the ICU nurses to the nurse assistants on the cardiac ward.

I was discharged in four days, I am four weeks post-op, I have had no complications other than being sore as expected, and I know so much of it is attributed to the very skilled and caring Dr. Chikwe."

-- Wendy Spector, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Robotic Surgery

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Dr. Melissa Levack
, Heart Surgeon

Patient Recommendations (1)

Valve Specialist

Dr. Joanna Chikwe

Dr. Joanna Chikwe
Heart Surgeon

Dr. Melissa Levack, Heart Surgeon

Patient Recommendations (1)

Valve Specialist

Dr. Joanna Chikwe

Dr. Melissa Levack
, Heart Surgeon