Cardio Thoracic Surgeon

[The name is Porter]

A (pilot) friend requires heart surgery. Does anybody know or can recommend a surgeon that may even be a DAME? Obviously after the surgery he'll be looking to regain his Class 1 and continue working as a pilot. Any help that could be provided would be greatly appreciated by this chap

[catseye]

which city. Have a good cutter in BNE and SYD. Good cardiologist in SYD. He's a professor.

[Sonny Hammond]

Dr Matthew Bayfield. Surgeons - Sydney Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Highly regarded surgeon.

[zlin77]

On The Gold Coast, Dr. Geoffrey Adsett, a cardiologist as well as a CASA appointed medical examiner.

[MikeJulietHotel]

In Melbourne this team Phil Antippa is a star but may not be the right member of the team for this job.

[The name is Porter]

Thankyou Gentlemen, Melbourne area but this chap will travel if required

[The name is Porter]

catseye, the Sydney fellows details would be appreciated

[blackburn]

Dr Greg Ellis at East Bentleigh. Assistant Cardiac Surgeon & DAME.

[catseye]

Porter message

Check PM........

[cogwheel]

Melbourne Private have a good team. Don't know if the Greek Prof is still working there, but he is tops. Had a mate have a replacement heart valve there and had his class one back a bit over six months later. Some restrictions, but not limiting for his rpt job.

[The name is Porter]

Thankyou friend has chased up one of those leads, is feeling better.

[Centaurus]

Melbourne Private have a good team. Don't know if the Greek Prof is still working there, but he is tops. .

Agree. Had my heart valve (mitral plus double bypass) replaced at Melbourne Private there six months ago. Was out of hospital within 12 days and never felt better. I wouldn't worry about the surgeon being a DAME or not. Cross that bridge when you come to it.

[I Claudius]

Dr. Terry Mau for me in Brisbane for aortic replacement, back in 2010. He also sent the reports to CASA. I've been back in the air since with no issues.

[Horatio Leafblower]

Claudius - Aortic valve, or Aorta?

I had my ascending Aorta replaced with Dacron in 2005 and will probably have my valve replaced inthe next 3-5 years.

Dr Rohan Bhagwandeen in Hamilton, Newcastle, for me.

[The name is Porter]

So, you've actually got a heart Horatio?

[Horatio Leafblower]

Well done.
I was determined to walk out under my own steam and did so on Day 6 too.
I went very pale and a bit blue aparrently, but I did it.

Great that you're still flying, in Aus I will be limited to as/with a co-pilot