Quotes from AJC Readers:

Peter

“I enjoyed reading your current interview with Bill Roberts in the December issue of the AJC ! Although I thought I knew a lot about you, I learned a great deal. Well deserved! Thanks so much for your generous comments about me–and our highly productive working relationship. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the pioneering cardiology environment and wonderful opportunities I’ve had at Beaumont over the last 30 years, and consider our collaborations among the ‘highlights’ of my professional career. All the best.”

Barry A. Franklin, PhD, Director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, MI

Peter

“I got a copy of your interview today. It was read really well, and very informative and personal. Congrats on your move to Dallas. I hope everything is well, and that our paths cross again soon.”

Cindy

Cindy L. Grines, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I., Vice President of Academic and Clinical Affairs for DMC Cardiovascular Institute, Detroit MI

Peter

I just read your interview with Bob Roberts. As an FYI, I wrote to him first about publishing an article on our first experience with primary PTCA when I was junior faculty at Michigan in 1983. He was incredibly helpful to a young author and ultimately published the Primary Angioplasty Registry in 1989. It was really nice to read the nice words you had to say about the impact Beaumont had on cardiology. I was in the trenches slugging it out and did not realize what an impact it had on our trainees. I will always consider you and other fellows as my professional children and will revel in your success! Please drop me a line periodically as your career progresses. I can add to Ward Kennedy’s acclaim, he told me you were the best resident he had seen in 20 years. I can say the same thing now about you as a cardiology fellow! Have a happy and healthy New Year and please write!

Bill

William W. O’Neill, MD, FACC, Medical Director for the Henry Ford Center for Structural Heart Disease, Detroit, MI