Nate Fineberg - Heart Valve Journal

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I am 56 with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve and an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm of 4.9cm, and I need surgery. I would like to know people's opinions on the best surgeons. ...Read more

I am 56 with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve and an Ascending Aortic Aneurysm of 4.9cm, and I need surgery. I would like to know people's opinions on the best surgeons. I live in the Denver area, but willing to travel to find the best surgeon and hospital.

Carolyn Newell Hi Nate, I would check with your insurance company first and make sure you are covered in other areas ... Read more

Carolyn Newell Hi Nate, I would check with your insurance company first and make sure you are covered in other areas. I was told by my cardiologist that it's better to recover in your own bed and not a hotel bed but to each is own. I guess I liked the reassurance of knowing that if anything went wrong when I got home I was close to my surgeon and hospital. I did a ton of research and went to see (interview) three surgeons before I made my decision. Ended up going with the one who had the most experience in the end. All the best to you.

Steve Farthing You could start with Dr. John Mehall. You can make an appt in Lakewood (720) 321-8680.

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Steve Farthing You could start with Dr. John Mehall. You can make an appt in Lakewood (720) 321-8680.

http://www.ctsurgery.com/about/76-team/surgeons/192-john-r-mehall

John R. Mehall, M.D., FACS - Cardiac and Thoriacic Surgery Associates

http://www.ctsurgery.com/about/76-team/surgeons/192-john-r-mehall

CTSA provides the highest quality care and best outcomes for patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, and chest.

Betty Sullivan Sorge Hi Nate - I had exact diagnosis 9 months ago and had surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland - Dr Lars ... Read more

Betty Sullivan Sorge Hi Nate - I had exact diagnosis 9 months ago and had surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland - Dr Lars Svensson - excellent care, totally back to myself now, but did take awhile.Wishing u the very BEST! ❤️❤️❤️

Tim Chapman Dr. Chad Hughes Duke University did a friend of mines mom. Supposed to be one of the best. 919-668-0 ... Read more

Tim Chapman Dr. Chad Hughes Duke University did a friend of mines mom. Supposed to be one of the best. 919-668-0903

Bobbi Alford Hi. Do you have any friends in the medical profession? Could be a nurse, and anesthesiologist, an p ... Read more

Bobbi Alford Hi. Do you have any friends in the medical profession? Could be a nurse, and anesthesiologist, an physical therapist, a respiratory therapist. Their "behind the scenes" info and recommendations can be invaluable in helping to find just the right surgeon for you. Best of luck.

Gregory Brummett Dr. Roselli @ Cleveland Clinic:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRu2DREcUeQ

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: When To Have Surgery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRu2DREcUeQ

There's no simple answer to the question: When can we begin ascending aortic aneurysm surgery? Every person is different. But the simplest way to think about...

Gregory Brummett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpmie01HCWw

Understand Aortic Aneurysms & Bicuspid Valve Disease with Dr. Eric Roselli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpmie01HCWw

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - This video with Dr. Eric Roselli provides a complete explanation of an aortic aneurysm for patient with and without hea...

Kelly Stoll Hi Nate. You may want to speak with your insurance if you are planning to not pay 100% out of pocket ... Read more

Kelly Stoll Hi Nate. You may want to speak with your insurance if you are planning to not pay 100% out of pocket for your surgery. I was surprised to find that if I went over 100 miles away, the cost would have been substantially more. Not to add stress to an already stressful situation, but sometimes knowing what will or will not be covered ahead of time can be a big help.