PMH doctor finally airlifted to cardiac hospital in a rush to get transplant surgery

Dr Ajita Wallace-Pinder, a member of Princess Margaret Hospital’s medical team, is one step closer to getting a new heart after she was flown out of the country to undergo surgery in a rush to save her life.

Her family and friends seeking to raise $200,000, received over $99,000 in a crowdfunding effort and were able to get her the initial medical care she needed.

She was airlifted to a cardiac center on Friday and completed an LVAD placement procedure–a left ventricular assist device that is implanted in the chest to help pump blood from the lower left heart chamber to the rest of the body.

“The family of Dr Wallace-Pinder wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has extended prayers, well wishes, and financial contributions to support her during this challenging time. Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated.” Dr Gemma Rolle, President of the Medical Association of The Bahamas said.

Ajita’s distraught husband and PMH colleagues called a press conference last week, pleading for donations to get quick medical care for the 41-year-old doctor.

She is newly married and is described as “a comforter, motivator, helper, confidant, friend and life of the party.”

Friends said Ajita became ill in recent weeks but continued working until a few days ago, when she became severe and was admitted to the intensive care unit.

“When we think of heart transplant, we are talking millions of dollars, and quotes of three million being passed around probably just scratches the surface because it is not just the actual surgery we are covering.”

“We are covering the care of keeping her going until she gets this transplant, and then there is the after-care, there is the rehab, all of what she has to endure thereafter just to get back on that battlefield with us,” Rolle said.

If you would like to assist, you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ajita-get-a-new-heart