Patient Stories

The leg pain that caused Thomas Bieganek of Beaverton to seek immediate medical attention may have saved his life. The peripheral vascular disease that caused the pain was the reason he went to the hospital but a saccular abdominal aortic aneurysm was soon discovered by Dr. Omar P. Haqqani, MD, Chief of Vascular and Endovascular … Devamını oku

Linda Bailey of Harrison was convalescing from surgery to repair a fractured right shoulder due to a fall when she began experiencing pain in her right leg. Little did she know that determining the cause of the leg-pain would lead her on a medical odyssey that may well have saved her life. Linda’s doctor could … Devamını oku

To say that Midland residents Charles and Denise Melchi love to dance would be an understatement. It has been their passion since they met and married nearly three decades ago. However, when Charles started to feel aching in his legs and found it hard to remain on them for extended periods of time, it appeared … Devamını oku

Diane Begin of Midland had lived with swelling and pain in her legs for years. It was a nuisance, but manageable. However, when the pain began keeping her up at night and it became more difficult for her to work and enjoy her passion of hiking, she knew it was time to seek medical help. … Devamını oku

Bob Schlosser of Leroy dealt with pain in his legs for over a year. It was a nuisance, but he managed to live with it. His doctor attributed the pain to arthritis, but when the pain steadily increased to the point that Bob could barely walk 200 feet without needing rest, he and his wife, … Devamını oku

Dating back to 1981, Jody Porsch of Gladwin was in-and-out of hospitals because of blood clots forming in the veins of her left leg. At one point, doctors even recommended amputating the leg, but Jody refused and braved a nine-day hospital stay to monitor her condition until she was cleared to go home. “No one … Devamını oku

In fall of 2014, Rick Smith of Farwell began experiencing pain in his legs whenever he would walk or remain active for extended periods of time. By January of 2016, and having just turned only 39 years old, Rick found it nearly impossible to even walk to his mailbox and back without being in excruciating … Devamını oku

Pain is something that 73 year-old Michael Stevens of Midland has dealt with his entire life. As far back as when he was running track in high school Michael can recall his legs aching from any strenuous activity. He attributed his pain to some kind of muscle issue and just lived with the pain throughout … Devamını oku

Karl Gibbs of Harrison has never been one to sit around. The 61-year old Army vet enjoys getting out and throwing the football around with his 8-year old granddaughter, playing horseshoes with friends from his apartment complex, and walking to his favorite locales throughout Harrison. Anything to get out and be active. However, in summer … Devamını oku

Over about a four-year period, 68 year-old Linda Dunn of Clare endured a rollercoaster ride that had her in and out of hospitals as healthcare professionals tried to determine the cause of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding and formation of blood clots in her legs. Linda’s medical odyssey would lead her to Dr. Omar P. Haqqani, MD, … Devamını oku