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Grateful Patient Stories
Motivated by Tragedy, Grateful Patient Contributes to Surgeon's Work
As a physical education teacher, Christine Borden led an active life. In 1995, however, everything changed. After an accident with a drunk driver, Borden was left nearly paralyzed and in constant pain.
Following three unsuccessful surgeries, Borden met Dr. Darryl DiRisio, associate professor of surgery at Albany Medical College. DiRisio, a highly skilled neurosurgeon, began his affiliation with Albany Med in the early 1990's as a resident under the direction of John Popp, MD, co-director of the Neurosciences Institute. Following a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, DiRisio returned to Albany Med dedicated to providing the most comprehensive care to patients with diseases or disorders of the brain and nervous system. These skills, along with a compassionate nature, contributed to his success in caring for Borden.
"He knelt on the floor when he spoke with me, and that's something I didn't see other surgeons do," recalls Borden, who further explains that DiRisio understood how important it was for her to stay active, and never gave up hope on her. Grateful for his care, Borden made a donation to Albany Medical Center in DiRisio's honor following her first surgery. Four surgeries later and with more time on her hands after an early retirement, Borden decided to do more.
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