The WSJ has the story:
A Transplant Surgeon Is Operating Again—With a New Heart
Robert Montgomery has resumed performing surgery after receiving a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis C. But his journey back hasn’t been without complications.
"Robert Montgomery was performing his first kidney transplant as the lead surgeon since his own heart transplant in September of 2018.
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"His patient, Daniel Flori, had had a heart transplant about 12 years ago, and the two swapped stories about their experiences before the kidney operation. ... Dr. Montgomery asked about Mr. Flori’s son, who donated a kidney in January to a stranger to set off the fast-moving donor chain that ultimately brought his father a kidney.
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"Dr. Montgomery wants to be a role model for transplant patients. Only about 20% of kidney-transplant patients return to work. The numbers for heart-transplant recipients may be even less, he says. Many are on disability when they get a transplant and are afraid to lose their Medicare coverage."
A Transplant Surgeon Is Operating Again—With a New Heart
Robert Montgomery has resumed performing surgery after receiving a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis C. But his journey back hasn’t been without complications.
"Robert Montgomery was performing his first kidney transplant as the lead surgeon since his own heart transplant in September of 2018.
...
"His patient, Daniel Flori, had had a heart transplant about 12 years ago, and the two swapped stories about their experiences before the kidney operation. ... Dr. Montgomery asked about Mr. Flori’s son, who donated a kidney in January to a stranger to set off the fast-moving donor chain that ultimately brought his father a kidney.
...
"Dr. Montgomery wants to be a role model for transplant patients. Only about 20% of kidney-transplant patients return to work. The numbers for heart-transplant recipients may be even less, he says. Many are on disability when they get a transplant and are afraid to lose their Medicare coverage."
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