We are extremely saddened by the
passing of Dr. Fernhoff. During my daughters first inpatient stay at
Egleston, Dr. Fernhoff was able to walk in to the room and immediately
diagnose her with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, a very rare syndrome, not
usually diagnosed until the children are between the ages of 5 and 10
years old...she was only 5 weeks old. He was such a kind, generous and
brilliant man. As a shocked and scared mother with a newly diagnosed
differently-abled baby, Dr. Fernhoff definitely eased the shock by
educating me and giving me very high hopes for Brooklynn's future. So
far, he has been right on with his expectations of her. He never
hesitated to take as much time as I needed, to sit and talk with me and
to educate me. He was a shining star in the medical field for sure. He
made a
difference. We will never ever forget him. Hugs to the Fernhoff family
and
all the others who have felt this devastating loss.
Sincerely,
Katie West
Mother to Brooklynn West, patient of Dr. Fernhoff's.
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