July 15, 2019
Autoimmune Disease No Handicap to Golfing Greatness
Billy Dowell Jr. was working toward a goal of playing professional golf when his body betrayed him. He was beset by several autoimmune disorders that left him overwhelmed. With consistent, comprehensive support from his Mayo Clinic Care team, however, not only has Billy gotten his conditions under control, he’s successfully returned to golfing.
Tags: Ankylosing spondylitis, Dr. John Cangemi, Dr. Ronald Butendieck Jr., Inflammatory bowel disease, Ophthalmology
January 19, 2018
Seeing Is Believing With Help From a Mayo Clinic Retinal Specialist
When complications from diabetes threatened his vision, eye surgery and laser treatment at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire restored Brad Stevens’ sight.
Tags: Diabetic retinopathy, Dr. Wayne Wu, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Ophthalmology, type 1 diabetes
June 28, 2017
Saving Justin’s Vision After a Harrowing Injury
A horrific accident put Justin Mundt’s vision in peril. But despite his severe injury, quick assessment and care at Mayo Clinic preserved Justin’s sight.
Tags: Dr. Elena Bitrian, Dr. Gavin Roddy, Eye Injury, eye surgery, Ophthalmology