Howard's Journal

Dr. Joanna Chikwe performed my heart surgery to repair "significant mitral regurgitation" On May 8, 2024, at Cedars-Sinai. Within two weeks after my surgery I was well on my way to recovery, and I am more than amazed by the quick progress I made. As of one month after my surgery, I was playing golf. From day one, Dr. Chikwe has exuded confidence and professionalism which definitely comforted me in facing my surgery. Dr. Chikwe is clearly above "top drawer" and I will never be able to fully express how grateful I am to this talented surgeon. I would also like to give a shout out to Nurse Practitioner, Vivian Burkhart, whose upbeat and informative nature added to my belief that my procedure would be the success that it is. I appreciate Nurse Burkhart so much.I would be remiss if I didn't recognize the nurses, physical therapists and the entire staff at Cedars-Sinai. Their post-surgery efforts and dedication were non-stop and simply could not be more accommodating, comforting and professional.Because of the efforts of Dr. Chikwe, the nurses, physical therapists and staff at Cedars-Sinai, I have never been more convinced that there are, indeed, angels amongst us.