Testimonials
The Compassion That Carried Me Through
Tiffany Shapiro, Gynecological Surgery
“I want to thank Bahar Bybordi, MD, from the bottom of my heart. From our very first appointment, she made me feel seen, heard and completely at ease about my upcoming myomectomy. Her confidence, compassion and calm demeanor reassured me through every step of the process.
If You Know, You Know
Audrey Lewis, Podiatric Surgery
Working at TBHC has never been a chore to Audrey Lewis. “I’m like a kid in a candy store,” says the longtime Human Resources Specialist. “I love what I’m doing.” In fact, after retiring in 2022, she missed work so much that she returned to TBHC, where she is now in her 33rd year.
What happens when you, a long-time employee, find yourself in need of medical care? “When you work in a hospital, you know what’s what. You know if it’s a good place to go,” she says. “I can tell you this about TBHC: I recommend it to anyone and everyone because we've got excellent doctors.”
You Don’t Have to Cross The Bridge
Elizabeth Brathwaite, Cancer Care
Cancer didn’t stand a chance against Elizabeth Brathwaite. With the help of her own indomitable spirit and The Brooklyn Cancer Center, Ms. Brathwaite saw the darkest day she had ever known turn into a bright future.
Ms. Brathwaite, a former clerk with District Council 37, New York City’s largest municipal public employee union, received her diagnosis in the summer of 2023: stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer, already spreading to her lymph system. “It was the worst day of my life,” she recalls.
Service That Goes Above and Beyond
Dallas Griffin, Emergency Room, Orthopedic Surgery
Brooklyn College student and dancer Dallas Griffin is a busy guy, and like many busy young men, he simply does not have the time for healthcare setbacks. So, he battled through ongoing knee problems on his own. “I had dealt with pain and the knee misaligning,” Mr. Griffin recalls. “Typically, I could work it back in place and keep going, though it certainly wasn’t getting better over time.” One night last year, after a physically strenuous workout, the knee locked up on him. This time was different, and there was no realigning or making it work.
For Convenience, Quality and the Intangible Brooklyn Vibe
Sandy and Louise Mattingly, Mammography, Primary Care
After living most of their lives in Manhattan, Sandy and Louise Mattingly moved to Brooklyn in 2005. It was for all the usual reasons — the kids had moved there, and they wanted in on the then burgeoning Brooklyn “vibe.” But, one thing they didn’t change was their healthcare. That remained Manhattan-centric even though their home was a block from TBHC.