200 Affected person Testimonials for Dr. Patrick McCarthy!!!

Woo-Hoo!!! Wonderful!!! Great!!!

I’m past excited to share that Dr. Patrick McCarthy, the Govt Director of the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medication, simply obtained his 2 hundredth affected person testimonial at HeartValveSurgery.com.

Sufferers Ignite My Curiosity in Dr. McCarthy

I’ll always remember once I first met Dr. McCarthy in 2011 at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Assembly in San Diego, California.  We sat down for a espresso. He mentioned, “I actually recognize what you’re doing.  Educating sufferers is absolutely essential. In actual fact, I thought of launching a affected person schooling web site a couple of years again.  I’m glad you’re doing this to assist sufferers.  Good for you! And, good for the sufferers!”

Whereas that was our first assembly, it wasn’t the primary time I heard the title… Dr. Patrick McCarthy.

I initially heard the title, Dr. Patrick McCarthy, in 2009 instantly after launching the Surgeon Finder at HeartValveSurgery.com.  I despatched out an e-mail to our affected person neighborhood asking if anyone want to submit a affected person assessment for his or her surgeon.

The remaining, as they are saying, is historical past.

The preliminary affected person testimonials for Dr. McCarthy echoed reward, thankfulness and appreciation for Dr. McCarthy’s stellar outcomes, his dedication to valvular remedy, his kindness, and optimistic feedback for your complete Northwestern Medication group. For instance, listed here are only a few of Dr. McCarthy’s affected person evaluations.

• Rita Hintz, an aortic valve substitute affected person, posted, “I’m able to dwell a standard, wholesome life since my surgical procedure.  At age 73, I stroll 4 miles a day, not less than 5 days per week, and attend chair yoga and stability class as soon as per week.  I swim recreationally.  Thanks to Dr. McCarthy and his group.”
• Edward Clinton, a mitral valve and Maze process affected person, says, “As I’ve mentioned, I thank Dr. McCarthy and his wonderful employees and colleagues for his or her work. Each a part of the method was monitored and, for me, the outcomes have been life altering.”
• Inge Sedey, a mitral and tricuspid affected person, says, “My coronary heart surgical procedure saved my life. I contemplate it a miracle! Thanks, Dr. McCarthy.”
• Kathleen Lally, an aortic valve substitute affected person, says, “I’m nonetheless eternally grateful to Dr. McCarthy and his superior group who did my first valve substitute in 2011!!! Such dedication and care I’ll always remember!”

I’d later be taught that… Inside medical circles, Dr. McCarthy was sometimes called a “Coronary heart Valve Guru” and a “Titan of the Business” having skilled at Mayo Clinic and Stanford earlier than beginning his follow on the Cleveland Clinic.  In 2004, Dr. McCarthy would launch and lead the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medication on a unprecedented run up the US Information & Worlds Report for cardiology and coronary heart surgical procedure packages (see under).

Dr. McCarthy’s Affected person-Centric Management Will get Large Time Recognition

All through his profession, Dr. McCarthy and his group at Northwestern Medication has conjured numerous improvements throughout the subject of coronary heart valve illness.  From in depth scientific trial analysis, to new medical gadgets, to launching the primary Bicuspid Aortic Valve Illness Program, to serving to sufferers greatest handle their mindset before-and-after surgical procedure through the Cardiac Behavioral Medication Service at Northwestern Medication, Dr. McCarthy has taken patient-centricity to the following stage.

Dr. McCarthy and the Northwestern Medication Cardiac Crew

For these causes and rather more, the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medication, is now acknowledged as a nationwide chief in cardiac care.  For instance, when Dr. McCarthy launched the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, the cardiac heart was not ranked by US Information and World Reviews.  In the present day, the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute at Northwestern Medication is ranked No. 7 for cardiology, coronary heart and vascular surgical procedure.   In Illinois, BCVI has been ranked No. 1 for 16 straight years.

As well as, Dr. McCarthy’s management at Northwestern Medication has yielded a waterfall of accolades together with:

• High 20 Hospitals within the World for Cardiac Surgical procedure by (NewsWeek, 2023)
• #1 Affected person Most well-liked Hospital in Illinois for Coronary heart Care (NRC Well being, 2024)
• $72 million in cardiac and vascular funding awarded (2020-2023)
• Over 2,300 cardiac and vascular manuscripts revealed (2020-2023)

Many, Many, Many Thanks Dr. McCarthy!

On behalf of his sufferers, the sufferers at HeartValveSurgery.com, and sufferers everywhere in the world, I want to prolong an amazing “Thank You!” to Dr. McCarthy for being such a beautiful member of our neighborhood.

I’m unsure the place HeartValveSurgery.com can be with out the help of Dr. McCarthy and the Northwestern Medication group.  Fortunately, I’ll by no means have to seek out out. Dr. McCarthy has believed in our mission and supported us in methods which are downright extraordinary.

Congratulations in your 2 hundredth affected person testimonial Dr. McCarthy!

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Carry on tickin’ Dr. McCarthy!
Adam