Like many who've moved to Southern Delaware from major metropolitan areas, I always expected that I'd need to travel to Philadelphia, Baltimore or Washington for major medical care.
I'm pleased to admit that I've been proven wrong by the outstanding team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers who recently diagnosed and treated a life-threatening - and surprising - coronary blockage.
Because I'm an active individual who spends 30 minutes a day on a treadmill and appears to be in good health, I was startled when my primary care physician, Dr. Thomas F. Kelly of Shore Community Medical, suggested that I have some routine cardiac tests performed. He referred me to Dr. Robert Myers at Cardiovascular Consultants of Southern Delaware.
After reviewing the results of a stress test, Dr. Myers recommended a cardiac catheterization, which was performed by a wonderful team at Beebe Healthcare and revealed that my blockage was so severe that immediate bypass surgery was warranted.
I was referred to cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Christopher M. Genco, whose credentials, candor and kindness quickly put to rest my concerns about the quality of care I could receive right here in Sussex County. Thanks to the skilled care of Dr. Genco, Physician's Assistant Brian McCarthy, and the entire surgical and nursing team at Beebe, I'm now back home and on the road to recovery. Although I'm fortunate to have devoted caregivers at home, the Beebe Home Care staff provided invaluable advice; I am certain they are a godsend to those who require in-home assistance.
In addition to the fine team of physicians who cared for me, I'd also like to thank nurses Derek, Sara, Dawn, Noel, Lori, Tim and Kevin at Beebe.
The excellent team, modern facilities and quality care I experienced at Beebe have convinced me that the Medical Center's Five-Star rating is well deserved.
I encourage friends, neighbors and newcomers to the area to support Beebe and the exceptional team of health care providers we're fortunate to have right here in Southern Delaware. There's no need to travel for first-rate health care!
George Coscia
Rehoboth Beach
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