Dean Schmidt

Based on issues I was having at Ottawa Regional, I was air-lifted to OSF.  There I received a temporary pacemaker on 1/9 with a permanent pacemaker scheduled for 1/11.  Dean became involved and looked at my case on an individual basis rather than following routine procedure.  He asked the questions why this person who is healthy and has had no heart problems in the past scheduled for a permanent pacemaker.  Through his investigation and concern, an EKG was ordered which confirmed my heart was indeed healthy, resulting in the need for no pacemaker.  I cannot express my gratitude for the time and caring that Dean showed by digging deeper into my case.  Investigating, ordering the EKG and saving me from an unneeded surgery for an unneeded pacemaker.  He was indeed my angel.