"I feel quite fortunate that my local cardiologist referred me to Dr. Balkhy and the University of Chicago hospital for my surgery. He and the rest of the surgical and nursing teams were always quite friendly and professional.

His use and mastery of the robotic surgical technique made my post-op recuperation much easier, I'm sure, compared to having a sternotomy done. I'm also sure that with his years of experience with robotic surgery, he is at the top of his field in terms of surgical expertise.

Perhaps what most impressed me was his very personable manner, and that at both pre- and post-surgical appointments we could talk and I could ask questions without ever feeling rushed, though I know he was always quite busy."