Help Save Dr. José: Urgent Heart Valve Surgery

Urgent fund for Dr. José’s life-saving aortic valve and surgery during this crisis

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Help Save Dr. José: Urgent Heart Valve Surgery

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José is a highly respected Medical Doctor in Venezuela, specializing in Internal Medicine and Dermatology. He is also a University Professor in Dermatology at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), where he has dedicated himself to educating and mentoring future specialists in Dermatology and supporting biomedical research. As his colleague and fellow physician, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and compassion he brings to his patients, students, and our community. Beyond his medical career, José has also been a passionate marathon runner for more than 25 years, inspiring many with his perseverance and commitment to health.

Recently, José was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, a serious heart condition that requires urgent intervention. He needs a heart valve replacement and specifically requires an EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 (aortic valve) to survive. The cost of this life-saving valve is significant, and without it, José cannot proceed with the surgery he desperately needs.

We are reaching out to friends, colleagues, and compassionate supporters to help us raise the funds necessary to purchase this vital heart valve. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to saving José's life. Please join us in supporting a dedicated doctor, professor, and beloved friend during his time of need. Your generosity and kindness can make all the difference.

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José es un médico altamente respetado en Venezuela, especializado en Medicina Interna y Dermatología. También es Profesor Universitario de Dermatología en la Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), donde se ha dedicado a educar y guiar a futuros especialistas en Dermatología y a apoyar la investigación biomédica. Como su colega y también médico, he sido testigo directo de la dedicación y compasión que brinda a sus pacientes, estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad. Más allá de su carrera médica, José ha sido un apasionado corredor de maratón durante más de 25 años, inspirando a muchos con su perseverancia y compromiso con la salud.

Recientemente, a José le diagnosticaron estenosis aórtica severa, una grave condición cardíaca que requiere intervención urgente. Necesita un reemplazo de válvula cardíaca y requiere específicamente una EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 (válvula aórtica) para sobrevivir. El costo de esta válvula que le salvará la vida es significativo y, sin ella, José no puede proceder con la cirugía que necesita desesperadamente.

Acudimos a amigos, colegas y personas solidarias para ayudarnos a recaudar los fondos necesarios para comprar esta válvula cardíaca vital. Cada contribución, sin importar el tamaño, nos acerca un paso más a salvar la vida de José. Por favor, únanse a nosotros para apoyar a un médico, profesor y querido amigo en su momento de necesidad. Su generosidad y amabilidad pueden marcar toda la diferencia.

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CYNTHIA GARCIA
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Marietta, GA
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