Patient Experience
As a 28-year-old professional dancer, discovering I had a rare vascular malformation in my leg threatened my career. Dr. Bilman pioneered a minimally invasive procedure using targeted embolization that preserved full mobility. I was back on stage in 6 weeks, dancing without pain for the first time in years.
My 92-year-old grandmother developed critical limb ischemia and was facing amputation. Dr. Bilman performed an innovative angioplasty that restored blood flow to her foot. She celebrated her 93rd birthday walking independently, calling him 'the magician who saved my dancing feet'.
During my mountain climbing expedition in Nepal, I developed acute compartment syndrome from altitude sickness. Medevaced to Sheba, Dr. Bilman performed emergency fasciotomy at 3 AM. His calm expertise saved my leg from amputation, and I've since summited three more peaks.
Our 7-year-old daughter was born with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, causing painful vascular abnormalities. Dr. Bilman developed a multi-stage treatment plan combining laser therapy and sclerotherapy. She now participates in gymnastics and no longer hides her affected limb.
As a professional cellist, the developing aneurysm in my subclavian artery threatened both my life and livelihood. Dr. Bilman's precision endovascular repair through a tiny incision preserved all nerve function. I performed at Carnegie Hall three months post-op.
My husband suffered a traumatic vascular injury in a construction accident. Dr. Bilman orchestrated a 12-hour emergency surgery involving vascular grafting and microsurgery. The team saved not just his life but his arm function - he's back working with full capability.
At 45, I was diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia affecting my renal arteries. Dr. Bilman's innovative stent placement resolved my treatment-resistant hypertension. For the first time in a decade, I'm off blood pressure medications entirely.
Our teenage son developed vasculitis that traditional treatments couldn't control. Dr. Bilman designed a novel immunotherapy protocol combined with targeted vascular interventions. He's now in college remission and playing varsity soccer.
As a pregnant woman with May-Thurner syndrome, I faced high-risk complications. Dr. Bilman coordinated with obstetric specialists to perform a carefully timed iliac vein stent placement. I delivered a healthy baby girl and recovered completely.
My 80-year-old father refused treatment for his abdominal aortic aneurysm until it became emergency. Dr. Bilman performed complex endovascular repair through challenging anatomy. Dad was gardening again in two weeks, marveling at the tiny incision.
As a marathon runner with popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, I struggled with debilitating calf pain. Dr. Bilman's surgical release procedure was so precise I returned to running and completed the Berlin Marathon nine months later.
Our daughter born prematurely developed life-threatening vascular complications from her NICU lines. Dr. Bilman's microsurgical expertise saved her tiny vessels. She's now a thriving toddler with no residual effects from those critical early days.
I developed radiation-induced carotid stenosis years after neck cancer treatment. Dr. Bilman's transcarotid artery revascularization avoided the risks of traditional surgery. The procedure prevented my impending stroke without compromising my previous cancer treatment outcomes.
As a chef with thoracic outlet syndrome, the loss of arm function threatened my career. Dr. Bilman's first rib resection and vascular decompression restored full mobility. I'm back creating culinary masterpieces without the constant pain and numbness.
My mother's diabetic foot ulcer became gangrenous despite multiple treatments. Dr. Bilman's innovative combination of vascular bypass and hyperbaric oxygen therapy saved her leg. She walks pain-free now and manages her diabetes with renewed vigilance.