Arthur Pidoriano, 78
Changing Your Attitude Towards Life "How did it work out? Perfect! Minimally-invasive all the way!"
Salvatore Damiano, 63
Early symptoms are: fatigue, chest pain and shortness of breath. "Right after surgery I felt like I was 20 years younger, and I still do!"
Robert Bryer, 84
Concerned About Having Surgery?
"The staff treated me so nice that I couldn’t believe it... anything you needed it was there."
Sal DeBetta, 56
Discover why patients from other states come to The Heart Institute. "I came into Staten Island to see the best doctors around. The only one you can go to for minimally invasive surgery would be Dr. McGinn. He’s the best."
Richard Soriano, 50
Listen to the Message Your Heart is Telling You.
"12 days ago is when I had the suregery and I’m up and around already. The pain is minimal at this point."
Bynon/Leboutillier
interview with Anthony Ferreri and Joseph McGinn
Robert Budnick
Unexpected Diagnosis
Robert Budnick
Choosing the MICS CABG Procedure
Robert Budnick
Quick Recovery the Deciding Factor
Robert Budnick
Meeting Dr. McGinn
Robert Budnick
The MICS CABG Experience
Hennie Budnick
The Spouse’s Help
Hennie Budnick
The Spouse’s Experience
Hennie Budnick
The Spouse’s Observations
Robert Budnick
The Complete Interview
Anthony Ferreri
Choosing the MICS CABG Procedure
Anthony Ferreri
Quick Recovery from MICS CABG
Anthony Ferreri
The MICS CABG Experience
Anthony Ferreri
Choosing Dr. McGinn and The Heart Institute
Dr. Phil Otterbeck
Ten days after surgery I was back to my practice, almost full-time.
Eleanor Switzer
This procedure should be available to everyone. It is light-years ahead of traditional bypass surgery.
John Gaul
I was surprised to see how quickly I could return to the physical activities I enjoy so much.
Diane Stella
The attention they give you is excellent. I felt like the care and service could not have been better.
Laura Owens
I quickly got back to enjoying life - making music and spending quality time with my children.
Robert Budnik
MICS CABG is the wave of the future. The major benefit of the surgery is that you quickly forget that you had surgery.
Sallyann Bartels
The surgery was easy compared to other procedures I’ve had. And aesthetically, I’m extremely pleased. The scars are minimal.
James Bussy
When I woke up from surgery, I had no pain and I was actually breathing better.
Anthony Ferreri, President and CEO of Staten Island University
I was in the right place at the right time. The absolute best care is at The Heart Institute.
