On the Brink of Death, August 2013

“I recently had four surgeries and radiation therapy related to a benign but very old and complicated brain tumor. Within an hour or so after I had an MRI, Dr. Valderrama had his staff contact me to advise that I must return to his office ASAP to pick up my MRI so that I could take it to a neurosurgeon in New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Valderrama had already contacted the neurosurgeon and advised him of the very large tumor and how critical it was for me to receive urgent medical attention. I was admitted into the hospital the same day. Had it not been for Dr. Valderrama’s concern and immediate attention, I probably would have died. I will always appreciate his care and the concern of his staff.”   Deborah A Noble, Aug. 25th, 2013, Vitals