Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate Interviewed by FOX 2: The Inspiring Journey of Chidi Tagbo
In 2018, Chidi Tagbo faced a life-threatening tumor pressing dangerously against his skull—a tumor so complex that medical teams in Nigeria, Germany, India, Dubai, and Spain declined to operate, fearing the risks of blindness, permanent brain damage, or death.
When hope seemed nearly gone, a single email changed everything. Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate, an internationally recognized plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Corewell Health in Michigan, courageously said “yes.”
Chidi traveled 5,500 miles to Michigan, placing his trust in Dr. Chaiyasate and the medical team. The successful surgery was nothing short of miraculous, saving Chidi’s life and reigniting his future.
Today, Chidi Tagbo is not only thriving but has also fulfilled a remarkable dream—he recently graduated from medical school at the University of Nigeria at Ituku Ozalla, inspired profoundly by Dr. Chaiyasate to pursue a career as a surgeon himself.
Watch FOX 2’s moving coverage of Chidi’s incredible journey, the profound surgery, and the inspiring bond between patient and surgeon that demonstrates the true power of saying “yes.”#Inspiration #MedicalMiracle #LifeChangingSurgery #ChidiTagbo #DrChaiyasate #CorewellHealth #PlasticSurgery #SurvivorStory #Medicine