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Family Surgeon: Doctor Saves Father After Daughter
6 Jul
Summary
- A father underwent open heart surgery by the same doctor who previously saved his daughter.
- Dr. Ram Dhannapuneni is known as the 'family surgeon' after two life-saving operations.
- Alder Hey Children's Hospital marks over 75 years of dedicated children's cardiac surgery.
When Colin required a second open heart surgery, his anxiety was eased by the presence of Dr. Ram Dhannapuneni, the surgeon who had previously performed a life-saving operation on his infant daughter, Edith. Colin, from St Helens, humorously referred to Dr. Dhannapuneni as the 'family surgeon,' feeling fortunate to be treated by someone who has cared for both his and his daughter's hearts.
This remarkable situation comes as Alder Hey Children's Hospital celebrates more than 75 years of pioneering children's cardiac surgery in Liverpool. The service, established as one of Europe's first dedicated pediatric cardiac units at the Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, relocated to Alder Hey in 1990. Today, Alder Hey stands as a leading UK center, treating young patients with complex heart conditions from across the nation and internationally.
