Ultrasound

Kim is the Vascular Supervisor in the Ultrasound Department of the Institute of Cardiovascular Excellence and counts herself as a lucky member of a very special family. “There are eleven of us in the department and we treat ourselves and most especially our patients as one big extended family. We put ourselves in a patient’s place. We know how we’d like to be treated so that’s what we do. Dr. Qamar demands that level of commitment from each one of us and we are all an extension of him. Of course, it helps that it’s in our nature to be that way…Our department is excellent. But not all ultrasound departments are created equal. For instance, a lot of places allow just thirty minutes for an ultrasound study. Some patients, if they’re in a wheelchair or are in a lot of pain, that’s not enough time. We allow half again as much time— forty-five minutes per ultrasound. It makes all the difference…Our equipment is all top-notch. I’m not a machine person, but our machines are brand new. Whatever we need, Dr. Qamar sees that we get it…At the end of the day, the most rewarding thing about being a part of this family at ICE is being able to help someone. I’ve had patients come in with some pretty difficult problems. Dr. Qamar is able to operate and make them better. And we helped. I know that’s why I was put in this place—to do this.”

“That’s why I was put in this place—to do this.”

Heart And Soul

Sculpture by Kelly Decaire presented to Dr. Qamar in appreciation of the medical care her husband was provided by ice