GOOD-BYE MESSAGE FROM CCF MD

[MED HELP INTERNATIONAL]

Dear Heart Forum participants,

After 5 years of participating in the Cleveland Clinic Heart Forum I will be saying good-bye to take another position.   I will be taking with me many good memories of discussions here.  I believe I have become a better doctor by listening to your comments and experiences.  I hope that I have educated, encouraged and comforted at least a little with my answers to your questions.  

Many, many thanks to Cindy and Phil for starting MedHelp and for working tirelessly to keep this site up and running.  I have seen the site go from very small beginnings to become one of the more popular medical education forums on the web.  The information available to patients and their families here is invaluable.  The costs of running a site are high and if you are able to help at all with a contribution it would go a long way to keep the site open and helping others.  

The Cleveland Clinic will continue to be a proud sponsor of Medhelp with your questions being answered by top cardiologists here at CCF.   If any of you are in the Colorado area I would love to see you I would love to see you in my new practice.  

Best regards,
Christopher R. Cole, M.D. (CCF MD

[Addie]

Wish we had a Dr. Cole type in Houston ~~~~~sigh~~~~~

My very best to you, Dr. Cole, and thank you for your wisdom and compassion.

[Bob56]

Thank you ever so much Dr. Cole!!!!!!!!!

[pistolpete]

As a frequent PVC sufferer, I have been accessing this site for about as long as it has been up.  When things have gotten particularly bad for me, I have been able to turn to your responses to remind me that things may not be as bad as they seem.  You are very articulate in your responses and you have always shown compassion in spite of being asked repetitive questions. As you can see from these comments that you have been a valuable resource to us and we are greatful for the time you have committed.

Good luck!

[cahughes]

The answers and information you have provided in this forum have been very helpful.  I sincerely appreciate the time and dedication you have given to this forum and the participants.  Though I don't post here often, I do enjoy reading your responses to other questions and have learned a lot from you.  Best of luck to you in your new location!

[4Him]

Dr. Cole

All of God's best!

Thank you for all the time you spent answering the many questions asked of you.

You put many "hearts" at ease.

God bless,

Tom Blake (NY)

[wen]

Dear Dr. Cole:  Just want to add my thanks.  Having ones questions taken seriously, and answered thoughtfully - as you have done for the participants in this forum - is of enormous benefit.  I think many of the problem with "non compliant" patients would be resolved if patients questions were answered satisfactorily.   Best wishes for success in your new post - and hope you enjoy skiing.

[josemanuelcruz]

Dear Dr. Cole,

Thank you so much for your GREAT, GREAT job did in this forum - Let GOD give you in return, at least, the double of good things that you did hear. You were of great help for me and for many other people all over the world. I hope that Cleveland Clinic continue your great job, since, till this moment, this is the great medical/health web site, in regarding to help everyone, that I found.

Hope all the best to you in your new functions,

Jos

[Lyn2]

Dr. Cole,
I have posted here many times, and you have always been up front and clear.  I have learned much.  I have learned what questions to ask my own physicians, and I have a very deep respect for you.  Although, I am very very sorry to hear that you are leaving, I am happy that you have found a place that suits you and your family.  They are very fortunate to be getting such a compassionate and knowlegdeable doctor.  I am indebted to your advice as are many others.  Good luck, and sorry to see you go!!!!

[mr. fifi]

I've been here since the beginning (with a different
username).  

It's been a valuable service because of you, Dr.  
Sorry to see you go, but I know the replacement
will do his or her best to fill your shoes.

Godspeed..

     ---- Mr. Fifi

[RClark]

Dr Cole,

Thanks for donating so much time to this service I really do wish you a long healthy, happy and pain free life :) may you NEVER experience any health problems. Good luck.

[little debbie]

We are going to miss you. I have always found your answers to be beyond correct & informative. When I saw your initials at the end of an answer I knew I could count on the answer to be right on target. Best wishes where ever you go.

[cindymhi]

God bless you Dr. Cole! I wish more doctors were as kind and caring as you! The folks in Colorado are very lucky indeed!!  

Sandy

[labrat]

Many thanks for your replies and many messages offering peace of mind.

Best wishes with your new practice.

Liz, aka labrat

[jan]

I have always enjoyed reading your responses.  They have always been supportive and informative, but most of all your compassion could be sensed in them!!!  Thank you so much for your time and I have to say again, for your compassion.  God bless you in your new position.

Sincerely,
jan p

[Michael]

I just found this great Heart Forum about 2 months ago!  Your answers pertaining to PVC's and arrhythmea have been very helpful to me.  I'm with Carol who posted above, don't they have Internet service in Colorado Springs?  

Either way, I add my best wishes to you and hope to see your CRC initials back in this forum soon.

Mike

[cindymhi]

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!  SAY IT ISN'T SO!!!!!!!!!!!!

I visit this forum and "evesdrop" all the time.  I feel as though I know you Dr. Cole and am going to miss you so much.  Can't you continue to answer questions even though you'll be in Colorado???  I know it's a lot to ask, but you're the best!

Carol