Read more about Dennis and his experience as a Premier Medical Concierge patient below.
"I had the privilege of being under the care of a phenomenal concierge doctor during my January rehospitalization. In recognition of Dr. Bandeira’s commitment to personalized care and seamless communication, I want those who read this testimonial to understand that his direct intervention not only impacted my hospital experience but, quite frankly, saved my life.
So, without reluctance, I highly recommend Dr. Bandeira and Premier Medical Concierge to anyone seeking exceptional care from a medical expert, advisor, and advocate when you need it most.
BELOW IS MY STORY
It was New Year’s Eve 2023, and I was on a hospital stretcher in pre-op, watching the ball drop on TV, shortly before being quickly transferred into the operating room for emergency surgery. Only 2 hours earlier, the ER physician had told me that my abdominal CT revealed a ruptured appendix, followed by a visit from the on-call surgeon, who informed me that he was getting the surgical team ready for an emergency laparoscopic appendectomy. I was very concerned but felt reassured when he comforted me that I should be feeling better within 24 hours post-op, at which time I could likely be on my way home.
However, after the surgery, my pain persisted, and I felt like something just wasn’t right. I was continued on IV antibiotics while being closely monitored for the next three days. But, despite still being in pain, I was given clearance by the surgeon and hospitalist to return home. When I spoke up to explain to them that the pain was not subsiding but rather increasing steadily, I was reassured that all would be fine and that I should simply finish my course of oral antibiotics, take the pain medication prescribed as needed, and follow up as an outpatient.
Once back home later that night, the pain suddenly became more intense, spreading across my abdomen and dropping me to my knees. I have to admit that after hearing my wife fail repeatedly in her desperate attempts to get a hold of my surgeon or the hospitalist, I felt scared for the first time since the entire ordeal began.
My next call was to Dr. Bandeira, who answered the phone on the first ring. Just having someone answer the phone was a huge relief! He quickly pulled my file and, after a quick review, said that I needed to go to the ER immediately and that he would meet me there.
As promised, Dr. Bandeira was there before me. Little did I know that he had already coordinated with the ER doctor and nurses, and an abdominal CT was done within 10 minutes of my arrival. This time, the report revealed an intraabdominal infection and two abscesses that had already developed, and my labs suggested I would soon be septic.
The staff started me on IV antibiotics again, consulted surgery, and within a few hours, I found myself in very similar circumstances as I was on New Year’s Eve. As the central point physician, Dr. Bandeira disseminated all the testing and scanning information from all the doctors involved. He explained to me the plan for my treatment and the steps I needed to take toward full recovery.
I awoke to find myself in post-op recovery with two clear tubes inserted in my abdomen to drain the pus and infected peritoneal fluid. For the next few days of my hospitalization, Dr. Bandeira followed up on every step as promised. He communicated with my wife regularly, ensured that outpatient follow-up with the surgeon for drain removals was planned, and scheduled me for post-hospitalization follow-up with him at his Premier Medical Concierge office the next day. I’m proud to say that the day my wife and two sons, Jayden and Dalton, visited me was one of the happiest of my life, and I was thankful to hold them in my arms again.
The medical system can be confusing when you do it alone. Doctors, surgeons, and nurses all provide information at different times. It can be hard to follow. However, it was like a breath of fresh air after Dr. Bandeira got involved. He came in, took the lead, disseminated all the information, and delivered the facts I needed with language I could clearly understand. I could not have navigated the process without him.
Thank you, Dr. Bandeira!"
—Dennis Linguidi
Premier Medical Concierge
9655 Tamiami Trail N. Suite 202 Naples, FL 34108
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