Stories from some of the many grateful clients of Neurosurgeon Demetrius Lopes:
AdvocateAuroraHealth News: Stroke is a serious complication of this rare brain disorder
When Javier Bolanos had a hemorrhagic stroke, a difficult endovascular embolization was his only hope. Read this story of Bolanos' experience, including an explanation of the condition and procedure by Dr. 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...
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
When Nancy suffered from a cerebral aneurysm, a transfer to the care of Dr. Demetrius Lopes saved her life.
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...
Rachel’s Story
Dr. Lopes, You are the most amazing, amazing man I have had the honor to meet and put my life in your hands. You saved my life on May 24, 2014, and there is no amount of thank yous I can say to show my gratitude. For the man that saved my life, all I could do then is...