Teen Heart Surgery Survivor and Surgeon Team Up for Procedures
TL;DR
Mesfin Yana Dollar, who survived rheumatic heart disease as a teen in Ethiopia, became a heart surgeon and perfusionist, returning to Ethiopia to perform surgeries through a nonprofit, and now lives in the U.S. with his family, reflecting gratitude and giving back to his community.
A heart surgeon saved his life as a teen. Now they perform surgeries together. The Washington Post
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