Patient Stories

Dean thought he was doing everything he could to take care of his heart. However, he didn’t consider his family’s history of heart disease.

Pastor Andy Winters has returned to his active lifestyle following a sudden heart attack. He encourages others to trust their medical symptoms and seek help as soon as possible.  

Dr. Chow asked if David was experiencing pain and if he could refer him to the Genesis Vein Center.

On pace to a better life.

Brian Cooper has a big heart – not just in how he cares but also anatomically.

“I can’t thank Dr. Kassis and his team enough,” said Jason. “They saved my life. They did a wonderful job.” 

After tripping, Amber Allen escaped tragedy twice in a few weeks.

We're checking in on patients whose stories we've shared in the last five years.

A few years ago, Tim Lewis of Coshocton, Ohio, had trouble doing most things. He was morbidly obese, suffered from emphysema and had trouble sleeping. He was constantly out of breath and could barely walk from room to room in his house.

Duane Pool, M.D. told Elizabeth about the minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures that would allow her to bypass a second open heart surgery.