Real Life Stories

Dr. Panchi shares his heart with his patients.

Dedicated to his young patients, he was devastated. Doctors made it clear a heart transplant was necessary not only to get back to work, but to survive.

In 2004 a generous donor family gave him the chance at life he needed.

Just over a year later Dr. Panchi was once again back to his beloved practice, helping heal the children of Puerto Rico.

He is the first heart transplant recipient to participate in a 10 K Marathon and he represented his community at the World Transplant Games in Canada.

Despite all his professional achievements, his most valuable gift is the opportunity to wake every morning and see the smiles from his wonderful wife, daughter and two sons.