Yes Dr.E. Sander Connolly of NY Presbyterian Hospital.
   He just did my surgery 4 days ago!  Great Job.

You can't go wrong with him!

But I'm sure that I'll be jumped on.  Now what was that
"definition of a specialist again?  Be nice now I sti;; have my staples in.

   Take care  Tom G.

Now, now Tom...behave.   You can always go to the closet and pull out the armor if you need it again.  ;  Ha!

We all have a right to our individual opinions...and bottom line is IMO is that whomever we sought medical attention from for our surgery and treatment is whom we will forever hold up high on a pedastal...in our eyes.  Obviously, we did not all seek help from any one individual doctor, and luckily for us, there are MM specialists out there (although, I still believe few in numbers) throughout the U.S. to provide the necessary attention we need.  

In my individual case, I chose to travel across the Pacific Ocean, then across the continental U.S. from California to Raleigh, North Carolina to see the neurosurgeon of my choice...Dr. Fukushima.  Actually, his name is well known where I live, and I was amazed at how many patients travel from all over the world to be seen by him.  Unfortunately, he too travels and performs surgery domestically (Florida, Pittsburgh, Ohio...) as well as internationally (Japan, Sweden, Italy...) so it may somtimes be difficult to see him.  I don't want to get carried away and start sounding like his marketing manager; however, I'm just thankful for what he has done for me.  There are other MM specialists, and everyone here is a testimony of their work/success.  It wouldn't hurt to send your films and obtain the opinions of as many MM specialists as you'd like, then base your decision on where to go from there.  There are many factors, non medical ones such as finances, which may also need to be considered in one's decision.  Alas!  The freedom to choose...the land of the free!  That's what makes this country such a great place to live!  ;

On a serious note, Tom, Dr. Connally sounds wonderful!  You, too must be in great shape/health!  To be  home already from your recent surgery in just a matter of days is unbelievable!    Amen!

Cherylb, you can browse through the Surgeons with Bypass Experience thread to see if there are any other doctors in your area.

Take care,
Shan

     Hi Cheryl I forgot to give you Dr Connolly's number before.

     It's 1-212-305-0376

Take care  Tom G.

Tom,
Dont ever hesitate to reccomend Dr Connolly
you shouldnt have to feel like your going to be jumped on. In my oppinion, He's a great doctor and he saved my brother's life. numbers dont matter to me. i dont care how many surgeries someone has done. all that matters to me is the one surgery he performed on my brother that saved his life. and of course your surgery too! glad to see that you are feeling better. sorry my mother and I havent gotten a chance to call, but u have always been and will continue to be in my prayers. Cant wait to meet you some day. you were a great help to me and my family when we were going through my brother's surgeries and for that i will always be grateful. stay well!