Dr. Aft failed to properly supervise a resident performing my port implant for chemo, causing a near-fatal incident in the O.R. where the resident jammed the guide wire for the port into my heart causing 3rd degree heart block. My heart stopped, the anesthesiology notes were completely absent from the moment the incident occurred until a temporary pacemaker was located in the hospital and placed 1.5 hours later. The hospital scrubbed the O.R. report, making it appear that I actually caused the incident although I was under general anesthesia. A permanent pacemaker was placed 3 days later after which I developed congestive heart failure because of the type of pacemaker they implanted. I have already had to have 2 additional surgeries and will have heart failure for the rest of my life. After the incident my oncologist was desperate to get the port placed. However, her office was so rude in trying to re-schedule the appointment I can't believe I still went back for more.

Submitted Aug. 4, 2014

Dr. Aft is one amazing doctor! She is caring, knowledgable, and never hesitates to take a phone call or to answer questions, at any time, no matter the hour! She is a doctor who truly cares about her patients, and not only the surgery she provides! She is polite, helpful, and CARING!

Submitted June 22, 2010

Submitted June 3, 2010