Thanks to all that responded!!

[nebtargh]

First I am very grateful to have found this website. Thank you all of you. I know this is going to be a big hurdle for me, but thank God for all of you. I have another question. Is there a difference in finding a surgeon from Philly or Maryland? I guess what I am asking is "what if there are complications, where would I go if the doctor is far away?" my PCP wants me to go to Philly, but I am hearing good things about Dr. Gammie in Maryland. From what I understand from my cardiologist is that he wants me to get surgury by Feb./March. Well that's all for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions later.
Al

 

[geebee]

It is more important to find the right surgeon for your case no matter where they are. Yes, it can be a problem should issue arise after you are home but, if you have a really great doctor, you reduce the chances of problems.

 

[Lynlw]

First I am very grateful to have found this website. Thank you all of you. I know this is going to be a big hurdle for me, but thank God for all of you. I have another question. Is there a difference in finding a surgeon from Philly or Maryland? I guess what I am asking is "what if there are complications, where would I go if the doctor is far away?" my PCP wants me to go to Philly, but I am hearing good things about Dr. Gammie in Maryland. From what I understand from my cardiologist is that he wants me to get surgury by Feb./March. Well that's all for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions later.
Al

I would ask your card why he wants to to go to philly and if he could recomend a few other surgeons so you can get a couple opinions.
there also are a couple of very good valve surgeons in NYC and isn't that able as far away from you as philly is?
a big concern might be what kind of insurance you have and where do they let you go, Lyn