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Amber Pankey
For Chris Robin, a sudden medical crisis while living in the Philippines brought them back home to Carson City—a journey that saved their life.
Diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis—a dangerous narrowing of the heart valve—Chris faced a life-threatening condition. They had always been active and healthy, which made the worsening symptoms of “dizziness, chest pressure, and even falls” alarming. A doctor in the Philippines strongly advised them to return to the U.S. for advanced treatment.
The Homegrown Expertise
Back in Nevada, Chris was connected with Carson Tahoe Health’s top specialists: Dr. Todd Chapman, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Dr. Mithran Devraj, Interventional Cardiologist.
Chris admitted to having initial reservations about choosing a local program. They recall wondering, “Should I trust a smaller hospital instead of a big-city facility with thousands of cases under its belt?”
Despite their doubts, Chris opted for their minimally invasive TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure, performed by this expert heart team. Chris is now writing to say, “choosing Carson Tahoe was one of the best decisions of my life.”
More Than Just a Procedure
Chris’s experience was marked by world-class care and profound compassion. “From the very beginning,” they say, “Dr. Chapman, Dr. Devraj, and their entire team treated me with compassion, clarity, and confidence.”
Chris highlighted that the entire staff—including coordinator Kaitlyn and the recovery nurses—treated them with professionalism and kindness. “They never once made me feel like just another number,” Chris says, noting that the “recovery room felt more like a hotel suite than a hospital bed.”
Today, Chris Robin is recovering well and credits the Carson Tahoe team for giving their life back. “I’ll be forever grateful to Dr. Chapman, Dr. Devraj, and the outstanding staff at Carson Tahoe Health for giving me my life back.” Chris’s story proves that extraordinary heart care is available right here in Northern Nevada.
If you experience symptoms like breathlessness or chest pain, don’t wait. Get checked.
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