Doc Todd Returns from Haiti
Submitted by MicOnTheNorthShore on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 03:18
One of our own forum regulars, Dr. Todd Marcus, DO, just returned from a mission to Haiti!
Local Doctor Returns from Haiti
He treated more than 1300 earthquake victims
Updated: Sunday, 31 Jan 2010, 8:57 PM EST
Published : Saturday, 30 Jan 2010, 7:34 PM EST
Dr. Todd Marcus left his medical practice in Livonia and traveled to Haiti, where he spent six days volunteering and treating hundreds of patients. Now, he's back in Metro Detroit talking about the devestation he witnessed and sharing stories from the earthquake zone.
Full Story, Still Photos, and Video:
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local-doctor-returns-from-haiti
Kiddoc? Kudos to him
Kiddoc?
Kudos to him whatever his screen name is.
Strawberry Jam
Kiddoc?
Kudos to him whatever his screen name is.
That would be him. What a nice thing to do...Good job!!
Thank you to this wonderful
Thank you to this wonderful caring doctor and the countless others who are working tirelessly to help the people of Haiti.
harleyman-6
Kiddoc?
Kudos to him whatever his screen name is.
That would be him. What a nice thing to do...Good job!!
We're so very proud of you Kiddoc!! What a selfless and giving thing to have done.
Oh, those poor, poor people.....
We should all have some such experience at some time in our lives.........I can see where it would be life changing.
What a great thing to do,
What a great thing to do, Doctor!!
You certainly deserve to be recognized for your humanitarian efforts. I don't imagine that too many would leave the comforts of their homes and/or practices to work in those conditions.
Wow kiddoc. You are amazing
Wow kiddoc. You are amazing and someone I would call a hero and professional in every sense of the word. Way to go.
Yay Kiddoc!!!!! Seriously,
Yay Kiddoc!!!!!
Seriously, it must have been a really hard thing to do given the lack of support from every possible level.
edit: just had to correct a typo
Wonderful story!! What a
Wonderful story!! What a generous & truly kind person he must be. Thank you Dr. Marcus!!!
I don't mean in any way to lessen the worth of this type of work & I admire every overseas volunteer. But, I always wonder how much volunteer work the doctors do here at home. We have so much urban poverty & horrible rural poverty pockets that receive much less attention. All we have to do is ride into the country (Tennessee) to see tragic situations. I know myself people who cannot afford medical care & dental is unheard of.
Don't mean to detract at all from the great generosity of Dr. Marcus--just that many seem to not know that there are serious needs here at home.
impatientpatien wrote: But,
But, I always wonder how much volunteer work the doctors do here at home. We have so much urban poverty & horrible rural poverty pockets that receive much less attention.
Patient,
Did you see the link to "Doc Todd's" medical practice website (http://www.dr-todd.com)?
On his website, click on "Dr. Todd" and "Events" and you should get a pretty good idea of his involvement with the children in his community. He really is very involved.
I don't know how much volunteer work he does from a medical perspective, but I do know that he tells parents to bring their children in for vaccinations and medical needs regardless of their current financial situation, offering to set up a payment plan within their means. It's his philosophy to look after the kids first, and the payment arrangements second.
If you scroll two-thirds down the 2009 Events page(http://www.dr-todd.com/carnival2009/carnival.html), you'll see some interesting videos. The first one has Doc Todd, shall we say, "floating a proposal to Audrey", with a second video showing him being dunked in a vat of water by children at a carnival.
MicOnTheNorthShore
But, I always wonder how much volunteer work the doctors do here at home. We have so much urban poverty & horrible rural poverty pockets that receive much less attention.
Patient,
Did you see the link to "Doc Todd's" medical practice website (http://www.dr-todd.com)?
On his website, click on "Dr. Todd" and "Events" and you should get a pretty good idea of his involvement with the children in his community. He really is very involved.
I don't know how much volunteer work he does from a medical perspective, but I do know that he tells parents to bring their children in for vaccinations and medical needs regardless of their current financial situation, offering to set up a payment plan within their means. It's his philosophy to look after the kids first, and the payment arrangements second.
If you scroll two-thirds down the 2009 Events page(http://www.dr-todd.com/carnival2009/carnival.html), you'll see some interesting videos. The first one has Doc Todd, shall we say, "floating a proposal to Audrey", with a second video showing him being dunked in a vat of water by children at a carnival.
In all do respect Mic, I can see Impatient's point of view. When I was finally referred to a doctor/dentist and God bless his heart, he was gone for a year because he was in Iraq. I was pushed through the system. I was walking around with a dislocated jaw.
On any hand, Kiddoc has my vote
BTW...you are cute Kiddoc
Congratulations Kiddoc, on
Congratulations Kiddoc, on your engagement!!! She's pretty pretty!!
Doc Todd (as his patients
Doc Todd (as his patients affectionately refer to him) is not just giving of himself. He appears also to be very much appreciated by his patients at home. I think he really cares about his patients and that it shows in the ratings they give him:
http://www.ratemds.com/social/?q=node/28873&did=88561
PS: We may have to begin calling him "Shark Tank Todd".
MicOnTheNorthShore
Doc Todd (as his patients affectionately refer to him) is not just giving of himself. He appears also to be very much appreciated by his patients at home. I think he really cares about his patients and that it shows in the ratings they give him:
http://www.ratemds.com/social/?q=node/28873&did=88561
PS: We may have to begin calling him "Shark Tank Todd".
WOW!!! 66 ratings and an overal rating of 4.8!! WTG, Dr. Todd. WoooooHooooo
What it demonstrates is that you choose medicine for all the right reasons, which is a rarity in today's medical world.
Strawberry Jam
Doc Todd (as his patients affectionately refer to him) is not just giving of himself. He appears also to be very much appreciated by his patients at home. I think he really cares about his patients and that it shows in the ratings they give him:
http://www.ratemds.com/social/?q=node/28873&did=88561
PS: We may have to begin calling him "Shark Tank Todd".
WOW!!! 66 ratings and an overal rating of 4.8!! WTG, Dr. Todd. WoooooHooooo
What it demonstrates is that you choose medicine for all the right reasons, which is a rarity in today's medical world.
. . . and he's so modest, too.
Patients in need,an angel
Patients in need,an angel indeed..
May God pour his blessings all upon you Kiddoc. 
Great work, that had to be
Great work, that had to be some tough doctoring!
Well done, Todd. I'm proud
Well done, Todd. I'm proud of you and all the doctors who are treating the Haitian people. You're all heroes in my book!
MicOnTheNorthShore
But, I always wonder how much volunteer work the doctors do here at home. We have so much urban poverty & horrible rural poverty pockets that receive much less attention.
Patient,
Did you see the link to "Doc Todd's" medical practice website (http://www.dr-todd.com)?
On his website, click on "Dr. Todd" and "Events" and you should get a pretty good idea of his involvement with the children in his community. He really is very involved.
I don't know how much volunteer work he does from a medical perspective, but I do know that he tells parents to bring their children in for vaccinations and medical needs regardless of their current financial situation, offering to set up a payment plan within their means. It's his philosophy to look after the kids first, and the payment arrangements second.
If you scroll two-thirds down the 2009 Events page(http://www.dr-todd.com/carnival2009/carnival.html), you'll see some interesting videos. The first one has Doc Todd, shall we say, "floating a proposal to Audrey", with a second video showing him being dunked in a vat of water by children at a carnival.
Hi Mick,
I did look at his web page. He's a real sweetie. His patients are very fortunate to be so well loved by their doctor. I'm sure they love him very much in return.
Sure wish we had more like him!
Impatient
This program reminded me of
Good work, Doc Todd
Good work, Doc Todd
Thank you Dr. Todd.
Thank you Dr. Todd.
HI KIDDOC
HI KIDDOC
heartthrob wrote: HI
HI KIDDOC
HI KIDDOC . . . you aren't still shy are you?
hey everyone!!!...sorry it
hey everyone!!!...sorry it took so long to reply...i want to thank all of you for your incredibly kind words!!....i cant tell you how incredible my journey to haiti was, on both a personal and professional level!...i should have pics up on my office website in the next few days...hope all is well, and again, thank you!!
DT ie:kiddoc