A Heartfelt Journey: How One Childhood Surgery Led to a Career in Medicine
The first time Matthew Purlee saw the inside of an operating room, he was a congenital heart patient undergoing a surgical repair to address transposition of�

Sometimes, a patient's injuries or condition are too severe for standard medicinal or rehabilitative treatment. When this happens, the patient may require surgery. Congenital Heart Surgeons specialize in treating congenital heart disease, a problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth.
Surgery may require the patient to stay in the hospital from one to several days or longer. However, with modern techniques and instruments, many surgeries today do not require the patient to stay overnight. Many times, the patient may be released the same day.
The goal for all BOBÌåÓý surgeries is to provide a safe and comfortable experience while undergoing a surgery.
The first time Matthew Purlee saw the inside of an operating room, he was a congenital heart patient undergoing a surgical repair to address transposition of�
Expecting a child is a time of joy, anticipation and excitement for most families. Gender reveal celebrations, nursery preparations and dreams of the future�