Stories from some of the many grateful clients of Neurosurgeon Demetrius Lopes:
Chicago girl, 10, saves mom who had stroke while exercising
When Sienna Livingston's mother fell during a workout, she knew something wasn't right. Her 911 call saved her mother's life. Watch the video below for the whole story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV-uTYMWHVo&feature=youtu.be
Letter: Taylor’s Story
Dr. Lopes received the following letter from Taylor, a young vibrant high school gymnast that presented in Dr. Lopes’ practice at Rush University Medical Center with a large AVM. Taylor had experienced a seizure that left her unable to control movement in her arm and...
Video: Bill’s Story
I had a stroke last year and it surprised me. It came out of no where. I had no symptoms for it. I was not on my general practitioner’s “watch list” and, fortunately, I came out of it okay… Bill underwent a successful cerebral angioplasty with Dr. Lopes to treat...
Facebook: Cyndi’s Story
“About 10 years ago, I had a new procedure that Dr. Lopes performed which allowed a coil and stent to be inserted in the brain to stop an unruptured aneurysm. Thank goodness for medical science and for wonderful dedicated doctors. Thank you!”
Review: RateMDs.com
“Dr. Lopes is the very best at what he does. He has treated me and also saved a family member’s life!”
Video: Nance’s Story
Letter: Margaret’s Story
Dr. Demetrius Lopes is my doctor, and I am so thankful for his talents and expertise. He is a brilliant neurosurgeon; however, what is equally meaningful is his kindness. I am not an easy patient as I move between Florida and Illinois, but Dr. Lopes and his entire...
Letter: Frances’ Story
How do you even begin to thank the people who saved your life? A simple “Thank You” does not even come close to how I feel since you were brought into my life. I now have a second chance in life, a fact that became clear to me from the moment we met. This was a...
News Release: Gale’s Story
Rush University Medical Center is first in Illinois to use an inside-the-artery clot removal device system to treat ischemic stroke. “The MAX System makes use of an inside-the-artery device to use suction at the point of the clot to enable complete, safer clot...
Alex’s Story
“Eight years ago on this day I was pretty much dead on a hospital gurney with all my family around me and being told I wasn’t gonna make it. Well, joke’s on them cuz I pulled through not only the first brain surgery, but the second and third, also. I am so thankful...