Aaron Trachte, MD, Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon

We waited over 40 minutes to get seen and never did because we didn't have more time to waste to get seen. Had to reschedule but we will probably be looking for another doctor who doesn't waste their patients time. Nice first impression Dr. Trachte. So sick of this slow service in Lawton when it comes to anything medical off post. I wish I could've been stationed where the next city is caught up on the times today. Sheesh.

Doctor Trachte and his staff were very helpful and caring . Communicated what procedure would be best for me and answer all my questions and concerns making me feel very comfortable in their care I would definitely recommend them to anyone that is looking for a cardiovascular MD

Dr.Trachte saved my life I went to the ER and the following morning he did surgery on my lung. He was very thorough and explained everything to my daughter, he always took time to answer questions. He is great Surgeon and is kind and caring

Dr. Trachte did my varicose veins surgery this morning and he and the nurses did an Amazing job! Dr. Trachte and his Team were professional from the very beginning communicating and helping me through the process!! I highly recommend!!

My late father, John Thurmond, had quadruple bypass surgery at CCMH nearly three years ago. He spent a few days in CCU, as expected, and was transferred to the post op where he spent two weeks laying in bed! Only upon my persistence they finally got him up and moving two days before his transfer to a rehab center in Altus. I was livid! The goal was to get my dad more mobile so he could be admitted into CCMH rehab and stay closer to his cardiologist, not 70 miles away! Sure enough, my father wasn't, and after three days in the rehab center, he started developing symptoms of cardiac failure and through multiple pulmonary embolisms! I called Dr. Trachey's office and left a detailed message, but never got a response! My father passed on Christmas morning. My mom, who had end stage dementia, mourned herself to death and we laid her beside him three months later. I worked in the medical field as a registered nurse (and yes, I worked at CCMH) for seventeen years, and this lack of communication and dedication to the patients wellbeing is unacceptable! I fully understand care planning, your requirements for admitting a patient into rehab (I sat on that on board as a CRRN), but I don't understand the lack of physical therapy on your post op floors! If an inpatient is required to endure three hours of therapy prior to be admitting to your rehab unit, then you should provide physical therapy while they're recovering on the medical surgical unit! Another thing, my father had excellent insurance! Fully covered. Aren't high risk patients, "post cardiac surgery", considered one of these? Let's list a few problems: Falls Blood clots Kidney failure Poor cardiac output Bed sores Decreased Respiratory Function Pneumonia Higher Risk for Morbidity! My father had bed sores, poor pulmonary function, was very weak and they'd just removed his last chest tube (which was still draining 100ml of blood tinged fluid daily) an hour before he was charged! Huge risk for infection, embolism and poor cardiac output. Sending him to Altus without a cardiologist close was a colossal mistake. The facility he was admitted to in Altus wasn't equipped to handle cardiac patients at all! I recorded his breathing the day before he passed, and he displayed labored-abdominal breathing at 80/minutes, which I reported to the doctor on call! They did nothing! Guess what I'm saying is, "I lost my best friend due to your negligence and staff, and I hope this message wakes up CCMH to do a better job!" I've already ripped the rehab unit a new one because I used to run the place and know the higher ups! My Pop might be gone, but his memory lives on, and we are recovering ! Misty Thurmond ~