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From Surgeon to Patient

Dr. Billy Cohn has spent his career saving lives as a heart surgeon. Then, without warning, he became the patient in a race to save his own.

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From Surgeon to Patient: How Dr. Billy Cohn Survived the Unthinkable

Dr. Billy Cohn has spent his career saving lives as a heart surgeon and advancing cardiovascular care at Baylor College of Medicine. But when he suffered a catastrophic aortic dissection, the surgeon suddenly became the patient.

After hours of emergency surgery, Dr. Cohn survived against overwhelming odds. He shares his remarkable experience from both sides of cardiovascular care and the team he credits with saving his life.