Testimonial Category: Cardiac

Hello Dr. Moguel,

Hope this finds you having a lovely weekend in Cozumel or where ever you may be. It’s gotten quite cold here in Charlotte and we are making great use of our fireplace.

I am feeling so much better these past two days as my blood pressure is back to normal!  I just took it so I could give you a reading……118/74 my pulse was 75.

Today was a sweet day. Patrick, Julia and I took a nice walk in our neighborhood and then went out to lunch together. Thanks for responding to Julia about her concerns for my diet. She sort of over reacted as I have been doing very well with my meals and have not had much of an appetite until this past Monday. Cooking my egg with butter and having my first slice of bread sent her over the edge. I have switched to olive oil and I am going to purchase gluten/ wheat free bread for when I want a piece of toast. [...] 

December 12, 2016

My name is Ronald M and I live on Cozumel. About three or four weeks ago I came into the Hospital feeling ill. I was put into the emergency room and tests where run when the results came back it should I was having a heart attack. DR Moguel came in to talk with me, he told me a Catheritization is needed. I explained to him that I had a very bad experience about a year and a half ago with a catherization and I will not go through it again. I was really scared and thought if I go through what I went through before I would die anyway, so I might as well die in peace. The doctor assured me that this procedure would only take an hour if not shorter. I did not know the doctor and I was still scared. But after continuing to talk with him there was something about him that I began to trust. He assured me that the procedure would not be like the last one That took 6 hours. I listened and the more I listened the more I began to beleive what he was saying. I did have the procedure thanks to doctor Moguel. He was right in everything he told me. The procedure was under an hour including the stent. He saved my life. Against my better judgement I had the catherization thanks to the doctor. If not for him caring and taking the time to comfort my concerns I would not have had the procedure and most likely not be here today. [...] 

Hello Dr. Moguel,

We just wanted to thank you again for your excellent care during my husband’s recent hospitalization in Cozumel.  You are a very knowledgeable cardiologist – one of the best we have met.  We wanted to confirm the length of time your recommend for the Brillinta medication. Please respond at your earliest convenience.

Again, we appreciate your medical expertise and intervention. [...] 

I very much appreciate the professionalism and kindness showed during my stay in Cozumel. Your straight talk and logic have had a big impact. I have taken no insulin since returning nor had no readings over 150. I have not smoked and feel I am over the hump, I have maintained your suggested diet and am committed to losing 50-60 pounds over the next year. So far so good. After talking with you, I have consulted with another cardiologist (who incidentally totally agrees with your suggestions) and have made the reductions in the medicines. [...] 

Hi Dr Rafael,

thank you for this email, unfortunately we do not do facebook.

We cannot thank you enough for all the knowledge you shared with us, it prepared us for the journey to Art’s triple by-pass surgery.  The medical people here in Canada were very impressed with the reports you provided and the angiogram CD.  They followed your recommendations for nuclear testing (PET test), tried the courage study – which we didn’t accept, and agreed to the triple by-pass surgery utilizing the mammary vein for the LAD repair. [...] 

Thank-you! Thank-you! so much for all that you’ve done for both Fran & myself.  We will NOT forget for sure your “PROFESSIONAL” & COURTEOUS manner in which you dealt with us. It was so Kind of you to care for us this way.

I wish you to know, that ­­­I REALLY appreciate how you cared so Diligently for my Wife FRAN! Between coming out late to us at the Apt. (10- 11 pm). I call that dedicated to looking after your patient’s; Thank-you! [...] 

Hi Dr. Moguel (Rafa)

Well we’re back home and doing fine, thanks to you and your wonderful Hospital. It is amazing how professional you and the staff performed your duties. I don’t think we could have received better care anywhere and feel lucky to have been taken to the Hospital where you practice. It is refreshing in todays world to know that Doctors and Nurses still care about people instead of just money. Every person made us feel special. I also noted that you treated the local people with the same compassion, as you treated us. This tells me that you are genuine. You kept us informed and explained everything to us.The people at Royal Caribbean must have great faith in your fine Doctors and Nurses. I don’t think we could have eaten better food, as it was delicious. At no time did we feel any anxiety about being away from home after meeting with all of you. [...] 

To Whom It May Concern,

Let me say that I am a US crew member aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Liberty of the Seas”. I was referred to COSTAMED by Dr Michael Grossebner our ship’s doctor. I must say that I was a little apprehensive about being a patient from outside Mexico. I should not have been. I was recieved as any local patient would be, with respect and courtesy from the reception to the cashier. Everyone’s attitude and attention was professional and of the highest caliber. [...] 

May 1, 2015

A THANK YOU TO DR. RAFAEL MOGUEL ANCHIETA

IN EARLY APRIL OF THIS YEAR, I RESEARCHED CARDIOLOGISTS IN MEXICO, AS JAY NEEDED TO HAVE SURGERY TO REMOVE STERNUM WIRES WHICH HAD BROKE THROUGH HIS SKIN AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY FIVE YEARS PREVIOUS.

I HAD REQUESTED INFORMATION FROM QUITE A FEW CARDIOLOGISTS (NOT ALL IN MEXICO) SOME RESPONDED, SOME DIDN’T. DR RAFAEL MOGUEL ANCHIETA DID. I WAS VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HIM, AS HE RESPONDED QUICKLY AND WAS CONSISTANT WITH ANSWERING MY E-MAILS AND PHONE CALLS. [...] 

September 2, 2014

As a citizen of the U.S., I was initially concerned about being treated in any hospital other than in the U.S.  Don’t misunderstand me, I have nothing against Mexico, but my first premonition would be to be treated at home. Having said that and having been treated by you and your staff, I have since changed my opinion.  Not only was I very satisfied with the care and attention given to me, I now have as much confidence in your Medical Facilities as I do for those in my country. [...]