Patient Experience
After a terrifying emergency admission at 32 weeks with severe preeclampsia, Dr. Selam was my calm in the storm. My blood pressure was dangerously high, and I was terrified for my baby. She explained everything with such clarity, managed my medication perfectly, and monitored us both around the clock. She delivered my daughter via an expertly performed emergency C-section when it became necessary. Her decisive action and steady presence saved both our lives. We spent two weeks in the NICU, and Dr. Selam checked on us every single day, even on her days off. We are both home and thriving now, thanks to her.
As a 68-year-old woman, I was deeply embarrassed by persistent post-menopausal bleeding and put off seeing anyone for too long. Dr. Belgin Selam treated me with such dignity and gentle respect. She didn't dismiss my concerns as 'just aging.' Her thorough examination and diagnostic hysteroscopy revealed a complex, benign polyp that needed removal. She performed the outpatient surgery herself with incredible precision. Her follow-up was meticulous—she personally called with the biopsy results to reassure me. She restored not just my physical health, but my confidence. A truly compassionate healer for women of all ages.
Our 14-year-old daughter was experiencing debilitating menstrual pain and irregular cycles that were affecting her school life. We were hesitant, wanting a doctor who would be both medically excellent and sensitive. Dr. Selam was phenomenal. She spoke directly to our daughter, empowering her to describe her symptoms, and explained everything in terms she could understand. She ruled out serious issues with ultrasound and blood tests, then crafted a gentle, phased management plan starting with lifestyle adjustments. She made my daughter feel heard and in control of her own body. This wasn't just a checkup; it was an act of guiding a young woman into lifelong health.
My case was considered complex for a routine surgery: a large symptomatic fibroid in a tricky location, and I have a history of surgical adhesions. Many doctors suggested a full hysterectomy. Dr. Selam, after reviewing my 3D ultrasound, confidently proposed a myomectomy to preserve my uterus. Her surgical skill is nothing short of artistic. The robotic-assisted procedure was flawless; she removed the fibroid with minimal blood loss and navigated my old adhesions perfectly. My recovery was shockingly fast with minimal pain. At my follow-up, she showed me the before-and-after images—the difference was astounding. She turned what could have been a major loss into a triumph of precision medicine.