“You saved my life” is what I said after Dr. Yahya Atalay and the staff at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center saved my life after I had a major stroke at JFK Airport.
On November 3rd of last year, I ended up in the emergency room at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center after having a major stroke while I was in the departure lounge at JFK Airport while travelling back to the UK.
While in Jamaica Hospital’s emergency department, it was discovered that I had a blood clot in my brain. Dr. Yahya Atalay, a neuro-intervention specialist, treated me and successfully performed a thrombectomy, a procedure to remove the clot from my brain via my groin.
After the operation, I was completely unable to move the right-hand side of my body and could not talk. Over the next three days, I regained full use of my right-hand side, and my speech was almost back to normal with only a slight impediment, which only my wife had noticed.
The care I received was second to none. All the staff at the hospital were professional, dedicated, and caring. I was discharged after three days, which everyone seemed quite impressed with.
My family and I cannot thank all the hospital staff enough for what they did over my three-day stay with them.
I would also like to thank my wife, Serena, who has been a rock over the last few months during my recovery after my episode.
Kindest Regards,
Neil Moir
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