He Saved My Life

SOME years ago Tanilba plumber Peter Marchant underwent surgery for a class 2 brain tumor.

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The neurosurgeon who performed the delicate key-hole surgery was none other than Dr Charlie Teo, who had pioneered the procedure in America where he worked for ten years.

Dr Teo has had a controversial career, at times taking on cases that other surgeons dismissed as hopeless.

These actions were not popular with others in the field and after complaints, Dr Teo was restricted in the surgeries he was allowed to take on.

He has since moved to Spain where he is not under the umbrella of Australian medical authorities and their directives.

The now retired Peter however, is full of praise for Dr Teo.

“I’m convinced that he saved my life,” Peter said.

“It’s been seven years now and there is no sign of it coming back,” he added.

After suffering seizures, an MRI scan showed Peter had a frontal lobe tumor measuring 50mm x 16mm.

“I left the hospital disenchanted.

“They showed no real interest in my condition and I Iost confidence in them.”

Peter then rang Dr Teo’s office.

“There was a vacancy the next day and after a three and a half hour operation the job was done.

“It cost me $36,000 but most of this went to hospital fees and charges.

“What impressed me about Charlie was his enthusiasm and confidence.

“He treated me like a real person.

“He also talked to my wife and said that she must accept me the way the ‘new me’ was going to be.

“On top of this he advised me on my future diet which I adopted.

“It has made me feel great.”

Peter lost his sense of taste and smell, which are now slowly returning, which he considers a small price to pay considering the terminal nature of the condition.