Toledo Blade
For the past 13 years, it has been my privilege to work alongside Dr. Michael Rees. In my 17 years as a registered nurse, I have never met a better doctor or a better human being ("Doctor loses director title after botched transplant," Aug. 31).
He is a gifted surgeon, but just as important, he is the rare physician who genuinely cares about his patients and their welfare.
He deserves better than the attempted character assassination in your coverage. Dr. Rees has been known to allow a transplant patient's family to stay in his house when they are unable to afford a hotel. Find another doctor who would do that.
I have seen him cry at a patient's bedside. I have seen him sit at bedside, visiting with a patient and the family to get to know them. That is the depth of caring Dr. Rees has for all of the patients under his care.
Nurses will tell you that they have a short list of doctors and surgeons whom they will allow to treat, or operate, on themselves or a family member. Dr. Rees has been, and remains, at the top of my list.
Michael Mason
Commonwealth Avenue
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