Immediate Surgery

Patient Experiences

Hear from patients who chose private surgery.

“The episodes were getting in the way of work. Having a firm date and a clear plan took a lot of stress off my family and me.”

Kevin T.

Atrial Flutter Ablation

“My nodule had been watched for months. Having a thoracic surgeon actually review my scans changed the whole conversation.”

Robert K.

Lung Resection

“Between the scans, the biopsy and the surgery, someone was always keeping the pieces together. That mattered more than I expected.”

Anita P.

Esophageal Surgery

“My sister offered me a kidney and then we just sat there for months. Having someone finally moving both our files at once changed everything.”

Deb P.

Kidney Transplant

“We were told our blood types ruled it out and that was the end of the conversation. Getting a second set of eyes on our case was worth it on its own.”

Marguerite T.

Paired Kidney Exchange

“The team reviewed my case, explained my options and coordinated everything with the surgical team. I always knew what was happening next.”

Holly G.

Cardiac Surgery Patient

“I was worried about how long I might be waiting for surgery. Being able to move forward sooner helped me feel like I was finally taking control.”

David M.

Colon Cancer Surgery

“I had been rescanned twice with no real change in plan. Getting a specialist to walk through my results was the first time I felt I understood my own situation.”

Mark T.

Ascending Aortic Repair

“The melanoma was on my scalp and I worried about how it would look afterwards. The surgeon walked me through the margin, the closure and every choice.”

Greg H.

Head & Neck Melanoma

“I finally feel like I have my life back. Before surgery, I was constantly thinking about what I couldn’t do. Now I’m moving comfortably again, getting back to the activities I enjoy and feeling like myself.”

Jodie H.

Spine Surgery Patient

“I had accepted that I would just have to keep waiting. Being able to move forward with surgery changed everything, and I’m now focused on recovery instead of wondering when care will come.”

Franco S.

Transplant Surgery Patient

“I was diagnosed with an IPMN and had a lot of questions about whether surgery was necessary. The specialist helped me understand the risk and my options.”

Susan P.

IPMN & Pre-Cancerous Cyst