Patient Experience
As a 78-year-old retired archaeologist with rare pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, I'd exhausted hope until Dr. Shulimzon pioneered an experimental lavage technique using specialized equipment he designed himself. My recovery was like being reborn - I'm now cataloging my life's findings for future generations.
Our 6-year-old daughter, a budding violinist, developed mysterious recurrent lung collapses. Dr. Shulimzon discovered an extremely rare congenital defect during an emergency procedure after her school concert. His gentle approach with children and innovative minimally invasive repair has her playing Mozart again.
A professional free diver, I nearly lost my career to unexplained pulmonary barotrauma. Dr. Shulimzon's deep understanding of pressure dynamics and custom rehabilitation program allowed me to return to depth competitions within months, now with better lung capacity than before my injury.
My 45-year-old husband, a woodworker, developed hypersensitivity pneumonitis from exotic wood dust. Dr. Shulimzon not only treated the acute respiratory failure but worked with occupational therapists to redesign his workshop ventilation system. He now creates art without fear.
As a 32-year-old astronaut candidate, my pulmonary function tests revealed an anomalous vascular pattern that disqualified me from spaceflight. Dr. Shulimzon's groundbreaking embolization procedure corrected what others called untreatable. I'm now training for the Mars mission.
Our premature twins developed bronchopulmonary dysplasia and spent months in the NICU. Dr. Shulimzon created personalized weaning protocols for each baby, considering their different respiratory patterns. His nightly check-ins gave us hope during our darkest days.
A 91-year-old Holocaust survivor with complex pleural diseases from historical tuberculosis, I'd been turned away by multiple specialists. Dr. Shulimzon spent hours learning my history and developed a gentle management plan that respects my trauma while giving me quality life.
As a mountaineer who suffered high-altitude pulmonary edema on Everest, Dr. Shulimzon's remote consultation via satellite phone guided my descent. His follow-up hyperbaric oxygen protocol and altitude acclimatization research has revolutionized rescue medicine.
My 17-year-old daughter, a ballet dancer, developed exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction misdiagnosed as asthma for years. Dr. Shulimzon's collaboration with voice specialists and innovative breathing retraining program gave her back her passion and performance career.
A 53-year-old glassblower with silicosis, I faced certain respiratory decline until Dr. Shulimzon combined advanced pharmacological therapy with traditional respiratory techniques from various cultures. His holistic approach preserved my craft and my lungs.
After a rare reaction to chemotherapy left my lungs scarred at age 28, Dr. Shulimzon pioneered a stem cell therapy trial that regenerated tissue others said was permanently damaged. I'm now training for my first marathon.
Our family carries a genetic mutation causing familial pulmonary fibrosis across generations. Dr. Shulimzon established a comprehensive screening and early intervention program that has already saved two relatives from the fate that took our grandfather.
As a professional opera singer with vocal cord dysfunction masquerading as asthma, Dr. Shulimzon's unique breathing retraining program incorporating singing techniques restored my range and career. He understands the artist's respiratory needs like no other.
A 12-year-old competitive swimmer with recurrent pneumothoraces, Dr. Shulimzon developed a custom surgical approach that preserved lung function while allowing return to elite competition. His understanding of athletic respiratory demands is unparalleled.
My 83-year-old mother, a retired chemist, developed complex drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Shulimzon's meticulous detective work identified the offending medication and his experimental antifibrotic regimen reversed damage other experts called irreversible.