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Two years after receiving a life-changing kidney transplant at Mount Sinai, 9-year-old McKaylea returned to New York City to fulfill her Make-A-Wish dream—and “do all the things I couldn’t do when I was here for my transplant.” In addition, she wanted to meet the transplant surgeon who saved her life, Dr. Vikram Wadhera, and, importantly, share ice cream with him. During McKaylea's visit, she went to Noi Due Gelato on the Upper West Side with Dr. Wadhera and Rafael Khaim, DNP, Clinical Senior Operations Manager, Pediatric and Adult Renal Transplant. Rafael even surprised McKaylea with an American Girl Doll. McKaylea’s mother is incredibly grateful to Dr. Wadhera, and the “phenomenal” team who cared for McKaylea and supported the family. “From the receptionist to the nutritionist, so many kind and skilled professionals. They blew me out of the water,” she says. “All willing to answer any and all questions and address my concerns.” She has special praise for Rafael, who she says, “was on the jump from day one” and throughout McKaylea’s journey for a new kidney. Rafael is aware that that everyone on the team can make a lasting impact on patients. “We all have the potential to change the lives of those we care for, in and out of the hospital, and can shape experiences that will turn into cherished memories forever.” #WeFindAWay