Mike Savage has been my cardiologist for years. He heads the catherization lab at Jefferson University Hospital, as well as the angioplasty center. He teaches at the medical school.
Last week when I needed a stress test to be cleared for a minor procedure at neighboring Penn Medicine, they called him and he was able to get me in first thing in the morning two days later. He knew my history and was quickly able to determine that what a new cardiologist thought was an abnormal EKG, was for me, in fact, quite normal. (I'm an alien.) He was able to advise Penn Med to put me back on track.
Dr. Savage is a warm, modest man who treat everyone with respect and excellent bedside manner. Although a few years my junior, he doesn't seem to have aged. Perhaps his sandy hair is lighter than before, but his eyes still shine with humanity and curiosity about life and health.
I have recommended Michael to everyone who has needed to see a cardiologist. They all reported their strong satisfaction with his approach to them as well as the high quality of care.
It takes a special dedication to remain in a hospital practice for an entire career when the riches of private practice beckon. Hippocrates had Michael Savage in mind when he drafted his famous oath.
He is at the pinnacle of medical excellence. read more