Patient
I wanted to commend the McLeod Regional Medical Center (MRMC) staff, and in particular the nurses and Dr. Prabal Guha in the cardiac care unit, for the exceptional care I received during a recent visit. My wife and I were traveling from Maryland, to visit our daughter in Columbia, SC when I had a wholly unexpected cardiac syncope, and passed out while driving on I-95 through Florence, SC. While my wife was able to take control of the car and get us safely off the expressway, we searched for nearby emergency center and were lucky to find MRMC. The emergency room quickly got us settled and under observation. After a couple more syncope episodes, I was recommended for a temporary pacemaker (it being the weekend) and Dr. Guha implanted a permanent pacemaker the following Monday. I met so many caring medical professionals during my stay. The nurses were all professional and caring. The hospitalist, Dr. Ilyas and Dr. Guha went above and beyond my expectations reaching out to my PCP and an cardiac electrophysiologist in Maryland where I live to pass along my medical information and ensure that I followed-up with medical specialists in Maryland. I was very impressed, not only with Dr. Guha's professionalism but the extra steps he took to make sure my follow-up was set-up before I left MRMC to drive back home. Everyone at MRMC raved about Dr. Guha and I can attest to their enthusiasm for him - not only as a skilled cardiac surgeon but also as a truly caring person. MRMC should be proud of their staff and Dr. Guha. I was fortunate to have my health issue in Florence, SC and to have received care from MRMC. The residents of South Carolina should know they are in good hands at McLeod Regional Medical Center.