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Experiences from Patients at Duke
Read stories from patients about their experiences with care and caregivers at Duke.
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patient Story: Michael KingMichael King has been coming to Duke for heart care for the past 37 years. He shares how his last visit was one of this most positive ones to date.
Jan. 4, 2012
Back Surgery Patient Story: Robert Sielski
Duke Spine Center patient Robert Sielski explains how back surgery with Oren Gottfried gave him a new lease on life.
Dec. 1, 2011
Neck Surgery Patient Story: Cheryl Iannucci
Cheryl Iannucci discusses how neck surgery performed by Oren Gottfried, MD, helped improve her quality of life.
Nov. 30, 2011
Patient Stories About Oren N. Gottfried, MD
Patients of Oren Gottfried, MD, share their stories about ways his care has helped them with spine problems.
Nov. 30, 2011
Total Knee Replacement Patient Story: Julianna Olsen
A total knee replacement patient discusses the care she received at Duke.
Nov. 10, 2011
Heart Attack Patient Story: Dyrra Johnson
Dyrra Johnson suffered a serious heart attack but benefited from quick action by Duke doctors and the RACE-ER program.
Nov. 2, 2011
Heart Surgery Patient Story: Melissa Thomason
Melissa Thomason was 35 weeks pregnant with her first child when she suffered an acute Type A aortic dissection. Surgeons at Duke helped replace the aorta and restore her quality of life.
Nov. 2, 2011
Heart Surgery Patient Story: Charles Lambert
Charles Lambert benefited from heart surgery at a Duke-affiliated heart hospital after suffering coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease.
Nov. 2, 2011
Heart Transplant Patient Story: Bobby Arnold
Three-year-old Bobby Arnold received a heart transplant at Duke Heart Center after being kept alive by the Berlin Heart -- an investigational ventricular assist device (VAD).
Nov. 2, 2011
Heart Disease Patient Story: Erika Paskman
Erika Paskman takes part in a lot of activities other 90-year-olds don’t -- golf, tennis, experimental heart valve surgery. Read how participating in a clinical trial at Duke has helped keep Erika's heart working.
Nov. 2, 2011
