Doctor who survived 6 brain surgeries helps patients doing similar rehab she did.
Claudia Martinez is a resident physician at TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehab Hospital where just a few years ago she was a patient herself.
When she was a college student at the University of Houston, Dr. Martinez suddenly began having headaches and blacking out. She was diagnosed with a condition called Chiari malformation. It involves brain tissue extending into the spinal cord, which can cause paralysis. Since she was diagnosed, Dr. Martinez has had six major brain surgeries. It was her dream to be a doctor so she didn't allow her surgeries to stop her. After her last surgery, she had a stroke that paralyzed her from the neck down and left her unable to write, use a laptop, or even turn the pages in her books. Dr. Martinez's mom stepped in as her hands during that time in medical school, while she went through therapy at TIRR, where she relearned how to walk after several months.
Now after graduating from UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Dr. Martinez is back at TIRR on the other side as a doctor helping people with rehab. Her attending physicians say Dr. Martinez is in the unique position of relating to her patients since she has been in their shoes.Dr. Martinez says another thing is she got married! Her husband saw her
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Follow These Tips From a Doctor to Help Your Child Avoid Sports Injuries This Season'One of the important things that parents can do is to gradually start increasing the activity level of kids.' StanfordChild ad
Read more »
Utah doctor shares steps to establish bedtime for back-to-school seasonGETTING ENOUGH SLEEP: Utah kids will soon head back to school and establishing a bedtime can be painful after a long summer of fun. One Utah doctor shares four easy steps to make bedtime painless and effective.
Read more »
Doctor: Biden’s COVID symptoms return, in ‘good spirits’His physician, Kevin O’Connor, said the president continues to feel well, though dealing with a “loose cough.”
Read more »
Biden continues to test positive, has 'return of a loose cough': Doctor'The President continues to feel well, though he is experiencing a bit of a return of a loose cough,' his physician says. 'He remains fever-free and in good spirits.'
Read more »
Biden experiencing return of 'loose cough' from COVID, doctor says'The President continues to feel well, though he is experiencing a bit of a return of a loose cough,' Biden's physician said.
Read more »
Doctor who survived 6 brain surgeries now helps patients going through similar rehabDoctor who survived 6 brain surgeries helps patients doing similar rehab she did.
Read more »