Patient Experience
For months, I was just told it was bad anxiety. I was getting these weird flutters and dizzy spells. Dr. Wander actually listened, asked a ton of questions my other doctors hadn't. He ordered a specific test I'd never even heard of. Turns out it was a rare electrical issue in my heart. He drew me a diagram on a notepad to explain it. I was scared, but knowing what it actually *was* felt like half the battle.
Had to get a stent put in. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but the whole thing was so... straightforward. Dr. Wander walked me through each step the day before, no rush. The procedure itself felt quick. I was up and walking the same afternoon, just a bit sore. It felt like fixing a pipe, no drama. Back to my walks in the park a week later.
The hospital is huge, I got a bit lost finding the cardiology wing. But once I checked in, the nurse at the front desk saw I was flustered and walked me to the waiting area herself. The whole team, from the person who took my blood to the scheduling coordinator, was just calm and kind. It made a long day of tests feel less stressful. Even the waiting room had big windows with a view of trees.
What I remember most is how he talked to my wife. She was more worried than I was. Dr. Wander made sure she understood everything, looking at her directly and asking if she had questions. He has this quiet, steady way of talking that just makes you feel like you're in solid hands. He didn't sugarcoat things, but he never made me feel like just another case file either.