Regina Akin
September 2024
Regina
Akin
,
RN
Vanderbilt Eye Institute
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Adult Ambulatory Clinics
Nashville
,
TN
United States

 

 

 

She was always the “calm to my storm”. I needed a “Regina” in my life to assure me everything was going to be okay!
When my daughter lost vision in her left eye, we were terrified. After many visits to other doctors, we were referred to Dr. G at Vanderbilt Eye Institute. Nurse Regina called me to make the appointment. I was a nervous wreck...could it be something terrible... was it treatable.... so emotional and so many questions! Regina assured me that Dr. G was the best and would take care of my daughter. She called to check on her, she’s sent emails... We now have a diagnosis and are being treated. My daughter's vision is back to normal with the treatments she receives. Many times throughout this journey, I have reached out to Regina. She could have gotten frustrated with me many times, looking back, but she didn’t. She was always the “calm to my storm”. I needed a “Regina” in my life to assure me everything was going to be okay! Regina still greets us with a warm hug and encouraging words when we see her (every three months). I don’t know what we would have done with Regina and Dr.G. My family is so thankful for them!