Eiko Neusaenger - Heart Valve Journal

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Do you have surgeon recommendations in Dallas area? I see both UTSouthwestern and Baylor Scott & White have excellent ratings, but if you have specific ...Read more

Do you have surgeon recommendations in Dallas area? I see both UTSouthwestern and Baylor Scott & White have excellent ratings, but if you have specific doctors you recommend, I'd really appreciate it. I have aortic valve stenosis and aortic root dilation that need to be addressed soon. Mine is bicuspid, so if you know someone who is experienced/knowledgeable with it, even better! Thank you so much!

Jose Maqueda I recommend Dr karl Reyes he’s the head of adult congenital heart surgery he’s amazing

Eiko Neusaenger Thank you, Jose!!

Adam Pick Hi Eiko, Yes! BSW and UT Southwestern have bicuspid experts. I'll post a few links below to surgeons ... Read more

Adam Pick Hi Eiko, Yes! BSW and UT Southwestern have bicuspid experts. I'll post a few links below to surgeons who have helped many of our patients in the Dallas area.

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-William-Brinkman-Plano-Texas.php

Dr. William Brinkman - Heart Surgeon in Plano, Texas

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-William-Brinkman-Plano-Texas.php

See patient reviews, physician biography and contact information for Dr. William Brinkman, heart surgeon, in Plano, Texas.

Adam Pick As you have aortic regurgitation, you may want to chat about aortic valve repair or the Ross Procedur ... Read more

Adam Pick As you have aortic regurgitation, you may want to chat about aortic valve repair or the Ross Procedure with Dr. Brinkman.

Adam Pick https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Neelan-Doolabh-Dallas-Texas.php

Dr. Neelan Doolabh - Heart Surgeon in Dallas, Texas

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Neelan-Doolabh-Dallas-Texas.php

See patient reviews, physician biography, videos and contact information for Dr. Neelan Doolabh, heart surgeon, in Dallas, Texas.

Adam Pick Dr. Doolabh is at UT Southwestern and specializes in aortic valve surgery as well.

Eiko Neusaenger Thank you so much, Adam, for very helpful info!

Adam Pick Great Eiko! If you need anything else, please let me know!

Eiko Neusaenger Hi Adam, I have already asked Dr Doolabh's office to access my test results so far for a review and a ... Read more

Eiko Neusaenger Hi Adam, I have already asked Dr Doolabh's office to access my test results so far for a review and am waiting to hear back from them, mainly because I am interested in minimally invasive procedure if that's an option for me. Do you think it will be good for me to reach out to Dr Brinkman as well to do the same while I am waiting? This is my first major operation in my life, and I am unsure of how to get second, third opinions. Is it normal/OK to reach out to multiple doctors at the same time or should I go one at a time?

Adam Pick Great question. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do this. Personally, I set up two a... Read more

Adam Pick Great question. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do this. Personally, I set up two appointments with surgeons considering that it might take some time to schedule those consults. Working in parallel might get you the answers you need sooner than later. But, again. There is no perfect way to do this. That said, you are doing a great job. Take it step by step. This will all work out. You have locked into two incredible surgeons!

Eiko Neusaenger Totally makes sense. I will reach out to Dr Brinkman's office tomorrow with the confidence you have ... Read more

Eiko Neusaenger Totally makes sense. I will reach out to Dr Brinkman's office tomorrow with the confidence you have given me! Thanks again!

J Alexander Lassally Eiko - It is fine to have multiple consults running at once. If one doc knows you are shopping around ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Eiko - It is fine to have multiple consults running at once. If one doc knows you are shopping around, they know you are a discerning consumer, and that matters. It did for me.

I recall Doolabh stressed "speed" in his videos.

Richard Munson I assume speed of surgery not using it. Actually it might have eased my anxiety sitting in the waitin ... Read more

Richard Munson I assume speed of surgery not using it. Actually it might have eased my anxiety sitting in the waiting room at mass general.

Eiko Neusaenger Thank you so much for your input, guys! I come from a cultural background where it is not very commo ... Read more

Eiko Neusaenger Thank you so much for your input, guys! I come from a cultural background where it is not very common for patients to advocate for themselves. Your comments really help

J Alexander Lassally Sure thing