Parkland doctor reunites with first patient who survived COVID-19
This patient and doctor formed a friendship over short daily walks around the COVID unit. While they walked, Nayak could see and feel Robert’s devotion to his wife and deep concern for her health. Nayak kept Robert focused on going home to Janice in time to celebrate their 46th anniversary. Nayak even drew up a map of the Beecham's home to show Robert how to safely quarantine at home. “I’m like, is this guy a doctor or an architect?” Robert said, laughing. When Robert was discharged from Parkland, he left with his doctor's personal cell phone number. Robert later learned Nayak took ...