Testimonials
| "When my wife and I began to worry that she had Alzheimer’s disease, we contacted Dr. Bednar who was very generous with his time and very knowledgeable about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. He helped us find an expert neurologist who provided excellent care and even the option of participating in the clinical trial. Later on, my wife was also diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and we learned that it is actually very common to have more than one type of dementia. We are grateful to Dr. Bednar for always being there to answer our questions and provide support!" |
| -- JM -- |
| "With Dr. Bednar’s advisement, I was able to find a Parkinson’s disease specialist in my area. We talk frequently about my symptoms and about possible new medical breakthroughs. I am so appreciative of Dr. Bednar’s ongoing input." |
| -- RS -- |
| "One of the worst days of my life was when my infant grandson was diagnosed with a stroke. Dr. Bednar has an extensive knowledge of stroke care and was able to review all of the lab and imaging reports that were too technical for a layperson to understand. The family greatly appreciated having Dr. Bednar as a personal resource during a very difficult." |
| -- LM -- |
| "When a relative’s child was diagnosed with seizures/epilepsy, I immediately sought input from Dr. Bednar who was able to help us navigate through the healthcare system. We were fortunate to have the great neurologic staff who diagnosed a genetic disorder for the cause of the epilepsy and saw significant improvement once medications were begun." |
| -- CJ -- |
| "When I was first diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy (MSA, atypical Parkinson’s), I knew nothing about the disease or anyone who was ever diagnosed with it. Through a zoom call, my husband and I were able to discuss the symptoms of MSA and which of my ailments might be related to the diagnosis of MSA. Dr. Bednar also guided us through the various options for clinical trials. There are so many options that is extremely challenging for a non-medical person to understand which clinical trials might be best suited for me." |
| -- VT -- |
| "Being diagnosed with ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s disease”) was quite a shock and I didn’t have a deep understanding of the disease or what medical care might be available. Dr. Bednar accompanied me on my journey and helps me find expert medical care at a major medical center that had the center focused solely on ALS. Dr. Bednar accompanied me on my healthcare journey and referred me to an excellent, specialty care group that focuses on ALS treatments and clinical trials. Dr. Bednar provided hope and knowledge and helped me feel that I had options to battle this terrible disease!" |
| -- AW -- |
| "Losing control hands and feet-could no longer run; many doctors gave up, but Dr. Bednar was always willing to accompany me on my healthcare journey I was young and in great health until I suddenly began to lose control of my hands and feet. I was no longer able to continue running. Bloodwork and brain imaging didn’t pinpoint a diagnosis and many doctors were stumped and unable to provide a diagnosis or treatment. I was a puzzle that my doctors could not put together. A friend told me about Dr. Bednar and he was very patient and listened to all of my symptoms, lab work and imaging studies. He helped to advise me on the plan and never gave up. Finally, I doctors came up with the diagnosis of Lyme disease, treatment and I am significantly improved. Thank you!" |
| "When I found myself unable to do my daily chores because of back and leg pain, imaging studies demonstrated that I had narrowing of my spine, “spinal stenosis” as well as slipped discs. I was grateful to Dr. Bednar for reviewing the imaging studies and my symptoms to help me talk through the various surgical and nonsurgical options available to me. This was a very difficult time for me, and Dr. Bednar help me feel that I had a much better understanding of my disease and was more in control of my health care." |
| -- JF -- |
| "Being diagnosed with an unusual form of carotid artery disease was a very scary time for me and I wasn’t quite sure about who I should consult with about the next steps. Dr. Bednar’s expertise in vascular neurosurgery provided a great resource for me both in understanding the diagnosis and also helping me find an expert in the field who has greatly helped me understand my options and expectations." |
| -- JM -- |
| "My wife was diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage related to the rupture of a brain aneurysm. Obviously, this was an emergent situation and I knew that Dr. Bednar had a strong background in vascular neurosurgery. I was ever so grateful that he took the time to explain what it happened and ensure that we had expert medical care in a major medical center. I’m so thankful that my wife has made a full recovery-thank you Dr. Bednar!" |
| -- TW -- |
| "Being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor was almost incomprehensible to me. My family and I did not know which way to turn but we were told about Dr. Bednar and he was able to patiently describe what the diagnosis meant and what treatments were available, including cutting edge clinical trials that we could participate in. Dr. Bednar was able to provide us with a good understanding of the disease in a way that nonmedical people could easily understand. This so greatly helped our decision-making and we felt that we had much more control of this awful situation. Thank you, Dr. Bednar!" |
| -- TM -- |
| "I was so grateful to speak with Dr. Bednar about my migraine headaches. They were quite debilitating and frequent. He reviewed the various treatment options with me and with my doctor, agreed on a plan that has my migraine headaches under much better control! Thank you!!!" |
| -- AH -- |
| "Many thanks for Dr. Bednar’s input following an accident that resulted in both a head injury and a spinal cord injury. Going from healthy to suddenly very ill was a major shock to me and my family. I am ever so grateful for Dr. Bednar’s compassion, caring and advice!" |
| -- JB -- |
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