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Help me pay for gallbladder removal at Yekaterinburg General Hospital

A scheduled gallbladder removal in July is out of reach without help covering $2,350 of the cost.

๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia2,203 views
Mikhail Maxim Semenov
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Yekaterinburg
In April I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. My surgeon at Yekaterinburg General Hospital recommended gallbladder removal, and I have been placed on the schedule for July. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $3,350, and after what my employer's plan will pay, I'm still $2,350 short. Doctors at Yekaterinburg General Hospital told me a benign brain tumor will get worse without gallbladder removal. I work as a taxi driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $3,350 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a taxi driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $2,350 goes: โ€ข Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $1,200 โ€ข Hospital stay (3 nights): $830 โ€ข Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 โ€ข Post-operative medication: $60 โ€ข Physiotherapy sessions: $110 โ€ข Travel and lodging for the family: $60 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Mikhail
due date
2026-07-03
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Mikhail

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($911 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Mikhail

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($596). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for post-operative medication is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($260). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for hospital stay is now scheduled.

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Reviews

3.6(7 reviews)

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  • Hope it all works out, Mikhail. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

    • Wishing you peace, Mikhail. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Daegu donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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