Eric L Sandwith's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Sandwith was wonderful: Professional, personable and very competent. I enjoyed my first visit very much.

If you need open heart surgery and if you can book an appointment with him, get to Dr. Sandwith as fast as you can! He's a wonderful man and an incredibly competent surgeon. And as you would expect, he has surrounded himself with equally competent and wonderful people.

Can't say enough good things about Dr. Sandwith and his co-workers and staff. So greatful to have been referred to Dr. Sandwith.

Wow there are very limited Doctors like Dr Sandwith makes you feel extremely comfortable. One very important thing is that he says something and he comes through… I was very happy that he said something did it!!! I would strongly recommend him to my friends and family!!! Plus Facebook!!

Dr. Sandwith and his staff are compassionate, professional, and understanding. Excellent staff!! I feel our area is fortunate to have them.

Great staff. Had very little wait time. Dr Sandwith explained my diagnosis and the treatment to my satisfaction.

Dr. Sandwith is knowledgeable, and the staff is great.

I remember those words and he did. Ignoring jaw pain and not believing I was having a heart attack; it took a few days before I went to the ER. Then I refused much-needed surgery. Thankfully this surgeon and his staff helped me understand, my only real choice, and I underwent CABG surgery. They saved my life. Sounds simple but it wasn't. This surgeon and his devoted team are the best. If I knew all my choices ahead of time, this is the team I would choose. I simply cannot say thanks enough.

After surgery and months of rehab for a severed Achilles tendon, I noticed I was experiencing jaw pain when I warmed up for physical therapy. I ignored it and many times it went away. Then, after the pain became so severe, I decided a trip to the ER was warranted. Upon arrival at White Wison Medical Center, Fort Walton Beach, they knew immediately I was experiencing a heart attack. Their medical ER team stepped up and began the process of saving my life. I underwent stress test and heart catheterization. I was believing they would simply insert a stint. I had never experienced chest pain or shortness of breath. I simply had a little jaw pain and only recently. The catheterization procedure didn’t go well, or should I correctly say it did. It identified all my coronary arteries were so blocked a stint wasn’t practical. Seven blockages and damage to the left heart muscle. I was referred to a surgeon. I had mentally decided to not undergo surgery. I wanted to just go home. I had experienced many surgeries with my dad years ago and did not feel comfortable going through the same processes. Dr. Sandwith, his team, and the coronary surgical team at White Wilson was able to explain my condition, and in doing so, helped me understand my options and choices. Which, I only had one. I clearly remember Dr. Sandwith saying to me, I can help you if you let me. Dr. Sandwith preformed Coronary Artery Bypass surgery on me the next morning, and I believe in doing so saved my immediate life and provided the possibility of many healthy years to come. He and his team were able to place four CABG (graphs) and restore blood flow to my right and left heart muscle. The surgery was a success. My experience in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care (post-surgery recovery) was a difficult journey but looking back it was easier than it might have been. The CVICU team is the best, they are so well trained and experienced, they know what you’re going through. They made the process better and shorter. As far as I’m concerned, I was in the right place with the best team, and of course, not overlooked the best cardiovascular surgeon. If knowing ahead of time all my choices, this is the surgeon and team I want. I wouldn’t change a thing. They are simply the best.

Dr.Sandwith teamed up with Dr Patel on June 2nd 2020 ,they did an open heart surgery on me …if i remember right they did a triple bypass and s bovine valve on the aorta side.I was very impressed with him and Dr Patel and their team and have been wanting to Thank them all profusely!Thanks Guys …and Ladies…you’re quite literally “Life Savers”……Andrew Norris