Patient
Just over 1 year ago, I underwent an emergency aortic valve replacement at DMC Detroit. I had previously been taken to DMC Huron Valley by ambulance with my lungs filling with blood. Once admitted, I was tended to by an outstanding team of ER doctors, nurses, and technicians who went out of their way to make me feel cared for and comfortable. The heart team consisting of Dr. Aziz Alkatib, Dr. Abeer Berry and their colleagues quickly diagnosed my problem and proposed a lifesaving course of action. They were relentless and collegial about keeping me informed and engaged throughout my diagnosis, surgery, and post op treatment and rehab. In particular, Dr. Alkatib's gentle and reassuring manner helped me to feel confident that I was taking the correct path. And his Superhero Surgical Skills have given me the heart and outlook that I had 10-15 years ago. He is truly a miracle worker with a God-given talent, along with being a great guy with a humorous and disarming personality. All in all, I feel I had a Divine Intervention in crossing paths with this caring and uber-talented team of caregivers. God bless and keep you, with Love, Bill Love, Milford Mi