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Read our stories below about vascular health Our new leader Learn more about Dr. Apkon 500th heart transplant completed Learn more about the history of heart transplants at Tufts MC Lasers now used to treat seizures Learn how we're using this new approach
Varicose Veins + Venous Disease Watch as Dr. Mark Iafrati tells us about venous disease and treatments 5 foods that promote vascular health Learn more about the top 5 foods How much do you know about vascular health? Take our quiz Long distance danger: blood clots Learn how to prevent blood clots Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Survivor: “Personal Persistence and Clinical Excellence Saved My Life” Read Arthur Caputi's story Aortic Aneurysms: The silent killers Learn more about aneurysms Could leg pain be PAD? Learn more about PAD Thoracic aortic aneurysms: A story of survival Read Andy Alvarez's story
Don's story: Enjoying life again Learn why Don is a Tufts MC patient for life Felicia Calhoun's story Read Felicia's battle with weight Michelle's story Read how Michelle started to feel better Lila’s story: An 11-year-old with an incredibly generous heart Read Lila's story here Ally Conway's story Read why Ally came to the WWC Bill Vey's story Read why Bill chose to have surgery Heather Gasper's story Read about Heather's goals John Duggan's story Read how John confronted his obesity Jim O'Keefe's story Read how a phone call changed his life Joseph Allegro's story Read why Joseph decided to take his weight seriously Myra Potischman's story Read how Myra learned to deal with her food addiction Steve Flynn's story Read how routine has helped Steve Serpil’s story: Pregnant with epilepsy in a new country Learn how Tufts MC cared for this international family Gabriel’s story: Like father, like son Read Gabriel's story here Luis’ story: A huge care team for a tiny baby Read Luis' story here Manyuen’s Story: Back on her feet Read her story Lindsey's story: Summer couldn't come soon enough Read Lindsey's story Emily's story: Starting the conversation on vitiligo Learn how she shares her story with the world Paul's story: From mild rosacea to a rare neurovascular disease Learn how Tufts Medical Center got him the care he needed Paul’s Story: Recovering from stroke, one step at a time Learn more about Paul's journey back to health Adrianna's story: Using positive energy to persevere through cancer treatment. Read Adrianna's story Ryan's Story: A tailored treatment plan Read Ryan's journey to relieve his pain Barbara’s story: Making spine surgery easy Learn how Tufts MC made spine surgery easy for Barbara Carol S's story: Getting her life back with spine surgery. Read Carol's story Jim’s Story: Grateful for cardiac care Read about Jim's heart surgery Jeudy Pena's story: Time was of the essence. Read Jeudy's story Mayra’s story: Surviving stroke, managing motherhood Read about Mayra's stroke and OB care at Tufts MC Julia’s Story: A Generous and Playful Heart Read about why Julia held a lemonade stand to benefit other children at Floating Hospital for Children Jennifer Ludgin's OBGYN Residency Experience Read about the collaborative culture Jennifer sees in OBGYN Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Fellowship: Modar Sukkarieh Read about Modar's experience at Tufts MC Taimur Dad: Continuing his studies in the Tufts MC family Read about Taimur's journey through internal medicine residency and a nephrology fellowship Izzy’s story: Bent but beautiful. Learn how she comforts others Arlene Alpert's story: High-tech hearing aids bring sounds to life Read Arlene's Story Colleen Piccirillo's story: An unexpected find that saved her life Read Colleen's story Cyndi Kenyon's story: Saved by my super-surgeon. Learn about the pituitary gland Mary Wolfe's journey to Tufts MC was more than a family reunion Read about why Mary felt at home at Tufts MC Frank Hewitt's story: Up in the air just months after heart transplant. See his amazing jump Living Life & Loving It: Jon Mills’ HCM Story Read how the HCM team changed his life Katy's story: Personalized care for ventricular septal defect touches family’s hearts. Read Katy's story Michaela’s story: Sickle cell disease patient finds perfect match in America. Read about her journey Will’s story: Conquering kidney disease one accomplishment at a time. Read his story Tom Doyle's Story: A path paved with humor and gratitude. Read how humor helped Tom Daniel's story: Pediatric Emergency Department puts healthcare-phobic kid at ease. Read about his experience Susan’s story: Orthopedic rescue following traumatic vacation fracture. Read Susan's story Marc Jackson's story: A determined life, a legacy of support for brain cancer patients. Read Marc's story Putting Health First: Karen Klimczak’s HCM Story Read Karen's story A Tremendous Gift: Phyllis Alberici’s HCM Story Read Phyllis' story Jeanne Vignola's Story: On a mission to save colons. Read Jeanne's story Rebekah Leigh's Story: Comfortable and confident with an alternative approach Read how this alternative approach worked for Rebekah The Ervin Family's Story: Ten is Enough Read about the Ervin Family Christine Alber's story: A team approach saves the day. Read Christine's story Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Marci Drees, MD, MS, DTM&H, FACP Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Marci Drees, MD, MS, DTM&H, FACP - Read More William McGarrigle's story: Maintaining weight loss post gastric bypass surgery. Read how William kept off the weight Life Is Fulfilling Again: Janet Mariani’s HCM Story Read Janet's story Grateful & Giving Back: Mike Papale’s HCM Story Read how the HCM center helped Mike All In The Family: Carol Ann Miller’s HCM Story Read about HCM Guillermo Roman's Story: After finishing the 2011 Boston Marathon, Guillermo went into cardiac arrest and received life-saving care at Tufts MC. Read Guillermo's story Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Edgar Sanchez, MD Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Edgar Sanchez, MD - Read More Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Sheena Ramdeen, MD Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Sheena Ramdeen, MD - Read More Dr. Perkins, an emergency room physician in Virginia, tells the great experience his family had using the Tufts MC ER while visiting Boston. Read why one doctor recommends Tufts MC Dana's story: The picture of health, Dana developed Guillian-Barre Syndrome and fought it off with the help of our neuro team. Read Dana's story Maria Julia Andrade's Story: From Portugal to Floating Hospital in Boston for life-changing treatment from Dr. Andrew Scott. Read why traveling to Floating Hospital was the right choice Jack Glynn's Stoy: My “new” birthday thanks to gastric sleeve surgery at the Weight and Wellness Center Read about Jack's experience at the Weight and Wellness Center Pat and Bob's story: Tufts MC cardiac transplant patients beat the odds and create a new foundation for family support - HeartBrothers. Read how two families joined to help others Encircled by love: Cassidy’s story of bravery and grace after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Read Cassidy's story Janet’s story: An exceptional gynecology oncology team helps Janet realize her dreams of Tuscany. Read how her dream came true Sam Kelly's story: A unique and successful approach to airway reconstruction helps him grow to a happy, healthy 4-year old Read Sam's story Trisha Murphy's story: An attitude of gratitude after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Read Trisha's story Kevin Koncilja's Story: Fracturing his femur wouldn't stop Kevin from running the Boston Marathon thanks to Tufts MC Orthopedic Surgery Read how Kevin was able to run in the Boston Marathon again Scott Walker's story: Over 200 pounds lost and a new lease on life gained. Read Scott's story North End restaurant owner gets back to making pasta sauce after having pituitary tumor removed by Tufts MC Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wu. Read John's story Emily Farnham's story: Learn about her decision to have weight loss surgery and the many ways her life has improved since. Read why Emily chose Tufts MC Cheryl Costeira's story: Learn about her weight loss surgery journey and thriving new business. Read about the Weight and Wellness Center After a new cancer diagnosis, Sarah visited 3 Boston Cancer Centers and found the best team at Tufts MC. Read how the third time was the charm Darlene's story: Cancer discovered during pregnancy saved her life. And her baby's! Read how her pregnancy saved her Jen Albanese's story: Multiple myeloma was no match for her. Read Jen's story David's story: Doctors knew there was hope at Tufts Medical Center. Read David's Story Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Anna-Pelagia Magiorakos, MD, FIDSA Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: Anna-Pelagia Magiorakos, MD, FIDSA - Read More Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: James McMahon, MBBS, MPH, FRACP Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: James McMahon, MBBS, MPH, FRACP - Read More Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Roxanne Wadia, MD Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Roxanne Wadia, MD - Read More Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Jessie Fields, MD Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Jessie Fields, MD - Read More Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Liana Falcone, MD Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Liana Falcone, MD - Read More Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Ross Okimoto, MD Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Ross Okimoto, MD - Read More Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Seema Mehta, MD Internal Medicine Residency Testimonial: Seema Mehta, MD - Read More Alex Cabrera's story: Turning a tragedy into a miracle. Read Alex's story Q&A with Ann Tolkoff: A Tufts Medical Center patient whose family has depended on the hospital for outstanding care. Read why Ann has chosen Tufts MC Bob Rockwell: 1 in 10,000 Learn how Bob beat the odds Q&A with Chantal Loiseau: A mother and member of our Patient + Family Advisory Council. Read how our council helps those in need Comfort helps father cope with son's life-threatening emergency. Read Christian's story Denise's story: Focused on the future. Read Denise's story Frank Kelliher's story: No time to slow down for diabetes. Read why Frank doesn't slow down John & Meg Brogan's story: Two generations survive hereditary life-threatening kidney disease. Read how his family fought kidney disease Judy O'Donnell's story: Life-long illnesses lead to the discovery of a new syndrome. Read Judy's story Q&A with Karen Jenkins: A mom who had her child at Tufts Medical Center and now brings him to Floating Hospital for Children. Read why patients stay with Tufts MC Peter DeLorey's story: Innovative hip replacement fuels return to active life. Read how he got back on his feet Thomas Johnston's story: Hyperbaric chamber helps heal jaw of cancer survivor. Read Thomas' story Valerie Anderson's story: How one patient dealt with leukemia - and why she wants to give back. Read how Valerie gives back Walter Suita's story: Oxygen therapy helps heal a complicated hip replacement. Read Walter's story Abegael Archembault's story: Critical care at a critical time. Read Abigail's story Allison Hawkes' story: Four-time cancer survivor since the age of six. Read how Allison keeps fighting Chloe Tierney's story: Despite a rare brain tumor diagnosis at 9 days old, Floating Hospital gave her family hope. Read Chloe's story Maggie Rudnicki's story: Maine family comes to Floating Hospital for bone marrow transplant. Read how the Neely House helped this family Nick Claudio's story: “A loss of sight is not a loss in vision.” Read Nick's story General Surgery Residency Testimonial: Irene Kim, MD General Surgery Residency Testimonial: Irene Kim, MD - Read More General Surgery Residency Testimonial: Haytham Kaafarani, MD General Surgery Residency Testimonial: Haytham Kaafarani, MD - Read More Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: L. Silvia Munoz-Price, MD Infectious Disease Fellowship Testimonial: L. Silvia Munoz-Price, MD - Read More prev next
