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I went to Mayo Clinic for heart valve replacement surgery on October 13th, was released on the 18th, and can only say excellent things about the:
- Surgeon Dr. Hartzell Schaff and his staff. The surgery and recovery went smoothly, I believe, due to Dr. Schaff’s experience and expertise in the type of valve replacement surgery that I received. I trust his skill and capability, and would highly recommend him to those that need the surgery I received.
- The systems and processes in place to support the high volume of surgeries performed at Mayo. I was amazed at the number of individuals checking in the morning of my surgery, the well organized method for checking us in, getting us prepped for the activities of the day, tracking our activities during recovery and preparation for release.
- The nursing staff – they are nothing short of outstanding. While a surgeon experienced in the surgery to be performed is an absolute requirement, excellent care during recovery is as equally critical. You have that at Mayo. Cudos to the team who selects and trains this outstanding group. I was blessed to have a number of excellent nurses on floor/wing 5C. Amy, Barb, Peggy, Tyler and Sierra shepharded me, and my family, through to recovery. My family and I truly appreciate all their help and support during my time at Mayo. A special recognition to Amy: she covered me from 7am to 7pm the first three days after surgery – my wife, children and I all trusted and relied on the help and support she provided during that critical time.
I highly recommend Mayo to anyone who needs heart valve replacement surgery. I know that there are excellent heart specialists in MN, and the Midwest – few have the skill/capability/staff that Mayo provides for your care!
Written by: Mike Johnson
Good to hear! I will need that surgery in the future, along with aneurysm on the aorta surgery. Glad everything went well for you!
Karen, good luck with your surgery! Hope it goes as well as mine. – Mike
Great to hear about your good experience. I have to have aortic valve replacement on Nov. 30. The surgery is scheduled with Dr. Dearani. I don’t really know anyone who has had him. I would be very happy to talk to someone who has had this surgeon. Nervously waiting…Lyn
Lyn, best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Hope it goes as well as mine did at Mayo! – Mike
Michael! So good to hear from you. You and your family are reasons why I love my job. You were an excellent patient. So good to hear you have had a good recovery. I’m glad I have the chance to thank you on this website.
Take Care
Amy
Amy, your welcome, but being a good patient is easier than the work you have to do! Thank you again for all your help and support during my stay at Mayo – it was truly appreciated.
Take care!
Mike
I am 81 yrs.old and am going to have a second replacement of the mitral
valve when I am 85 yrs. old. Had an echocardigram 2 yrs. ago and it was
leaking but since then it hasn’t leaked anymmore. I want to know if
there is a possibility of a less invasive surgery without cutting your
breatbone open and doing an less invasive surgery. In 1978 I had a
repair of the mitral valve and in 2002 had mitral valve replacement.
With the age I will be, is it possible to have less invasive surgery?
Hi Leona, I am working with a 90 year old man that the drs said they are going in through the Apex and it is less invasive