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i was shot in the face. the bullet went through the nose completely blew out roof of my mouth, knocked out front teeth, shredded the tongue and came out of my neck breaking the lower jaw in 2 places. it was not life threatening like my other wounds ( i had 7 !!! more bullets in me, but this one destroyed my face) I met dr Stephens about 10 months after being wounded. I already had one bone graft surgery that failed and doctor rob Lincoln completely gave up on me and would not even return my calls. Every doctor i saw pretty much told me the same thing; i'd have to live like that for the rest of my life. Except dr Stephens. He assured me he could help me, and told me we would get there many times. in fact he at times he seemed a lot more sure than i was, with the kind of devastating injury that i had and multiple doctors just spread their hands and said, sorry pal, tough luck. Things did not go well for me, first 2 bone grafts dr Stephens did failed, got infected and had to be removed. But he did not give up. Dr Stephens teamed up with dr Pribaz ( a great plastic surgeon at Brighams also) and my fourth bone graft finally took. in all dr Stephens probably operated on me 12-15 times at least. It took a long time, but now 5 years later my face is completely restored. DR WILLIE STEPHENS PERFORMED A MIRACLE!!! i had 44 surgeries. i met more doctors that anybody i know. But doctor Stephens is the best doctor i was lucky enough to meet. his bedside manner, his incredible skill, his attention, and his humor, will make you feel safe and know you'll be all right. Dr Stephens is an incredible doctor and i 'm in debt to him for the rest of my life. Gene Y
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