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Patient Testimonials
Our primary goal is to provide the best patient care possible, and while we receive recognition and awards, nothing compares to the honor of hearing from our grateful patients. These stories provide future patients with indispensable insight into our values, compassion and approach to patients and their medical care.


Fighting Cancer Brings Brooklyn Women Together Fighting Cancer Brings Brooklyn Women Together
Thursday, October 20, 2011
These four women all received a diagnosis of breast cancer at an early age.  Looking for support, they found each other through the Maimonides Breast Cancer Program.
Vanessa Richardson, Refused to Be Defined By Breast CancerVanessa Richardson, Refused to Be Defined By Breast Cancer
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Vanessa Richardson, a Maimonides Breast Cancer Survivor,  talks about the range of emotions she felt after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and how it felt to be told that she was cancer-free.
Lydia Falco, Shares Lessons Learned in the Fight Against Breast CancerLydia Falco, Shares Lessons Learned in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Lydia Falco, Maimonides Breast Cancer Survivor, expresses her joy at living life each day to its fullest. She also talks about what made her treatment and the people she came in contact with such a key part of her fight ag...
Maimonides Breast Cancer Survivor Marlena Ortiz Talks About Receiving Her Diagnosis at Such an Early AgeMaimonides Breast Cancer Survivor Marlena Ortiz Talks About Receiving Her Diagnosis at Such an Early Age
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Diagnosed with stage II breast cancer was so unexpected and frightening but Marlena took her experiences and helped create something positive for others.
Maimonides Breast Cancer Survivor, Theresa Lana Tell Her StoryMaimonides Breast Cancer Survivor, Theresa Lana Tell Her Story
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Theresa tells the story of her diagnosis, treatment and what helpful words she has to share with those just beginning the process.
Brooklyn Bus Driver Diagnosed with Rare ArrhythmiaBrooklyn Bus Driver Diagnosed with Rare Arrhythmia
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

At the time, Steve Ciani, a born-and-bred Brooklyn bus driver of 33 years, didn’t know that November 13th, 2006 would be the last time he’d ever set foot on his bus. “But,” he says, “it was either lu...
Raymond Lazzara, Cancer Patient Tells his StoryRaymond Lazzara, Cancer Patient Tells his Story
Monday, November 1, 2010
This video shows a Maimonides Cancer Center patient writing a thank you note as he thinks about his experience with the staff and care at Maimonides Medical Center.
Robert 72, Accustomed to Living an Active Life, Needed a New Mitral ValveRobert 72, Accustomed to Living an Active Life, Needed a New Mitral Valve
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Robert, was accustomed to living an active life, but in New York he couldn't walk a few blocks without having to stop four or five times to rest. He interviewed leading surgeons in Manhattan but chose Dr. Ribakove of Maimo...
Josefina, 81-year old Jehovah Witnesses, Receives Bloodless Aortic Valve Replacement SurgeryJosefina, 81-year old Jehovah Witnesses, Receives Bloodless Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Josefina, a Jehovah Witnesses, whose faith precludes the use of another's blood was willing to go home without a new valve rather than compromise her faith. But first her family wanted to consult with Dr. Ribakove. Could h...
Helen, Staten Island Resident, had a Myxoma (tumor) Removed from Her HeartHelen, Staten Island Resident, had a Myxoma (tumor) Removed from Her Heart
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
When Helen turned seventy-five last year, her primary care physician recommended an echocardiogram as part of her annual examination. To her astonishment, the Echo revealed a myxoma, a rare life-threatening tumor growing o...
Isaac, an Active, Successful Businessman, Had Life-Saving Aortic ResectionIsaac, an Active, Successful Businessman, Had Life-Saving Aortic Resection
Monday, October 11, 2010
While on a business trip 2,000 miles away, Isaac Sutton felt a strange bang in the center of his chest. He didn't panic, but when he returned home he went to visit his cardiologist. Dr. Joshua Kerstein of Ma...
Evelyn, 27 Years Old, Recently Underwent Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve RepairEvelyn, 27 Years Old, Recently Underwent Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
Monday, October 11, 2010
When Evelyn Valentine, a twenty-seven-year-old social worker in the Bronx, found herself short of breath for a few weeks, she thought she needed a vacation. But when the symptoms returned...
20 Year Old College Student Gets Aortic Valve Replacement20 Year Old College Student Gets Aortic Valve Replacement
Thursday, July 1, 2010
This 20 year old college student, needed an aortic valve replacement. So this summer during his summer break, Dr. Ribakove performed the minimally invasive procedure. Now three months later he is back at school...

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