Dr. Debra Suzanne Demos, MD

We credit Dr. Demos for being my son’s guardian angel as a newborn in Florence SC. Conner is now almost 29 years old and although autistic, he has a job, and is active in many sports. He has been seizure free since 2017.

Written: Aug. 17, 2017 Twenty five years ago, on Peds 2 North at UCI Medical Center, I stood at the large window of a private room which overlooked a masterfully landscaped garden. I silently prayed, and slowly strolled the winding path with my eyes. I imagined holding the hand of my beloved firstborn as we slowly ventured through the peaceful, cottage garden. The garden path was framed with colorful annuals and perennials, ferns, shrubs, and beautiful patio trees. I had experienced the pain of losing my firstborn every moment, of every waking hour, of every day, for the previous eight years in dread and anticipation of this morning. The sky was turning an amazing, cloud-free, bright blue, but the garden remained shrouded in the shade of the hospital's North wing. My child's lifeless body lay behind me in his bed of 13 days. The room was silent, apart from sniffles and the sound of another tissue being pulled from its box. Occasionally, a beloved nurse would quietly make… way into my son's room, offer the warmth of a loving embrace, and stand with me at the window. I heard the heavy door bolt open, and turned to see a dear nurse who had cared for my child on numerous ocassions. He said, "I just heard. I'm so sorry. Would you like to pray?" I immediately found a word, and simply pleaded, "Yes". He was married, with a young son of his own. His wife was expecting their next child. During every hospitalization, whether my son was under his care or not, he would recognize his name, seek us out, and make time to pray. We filled in around the bed and he began. I caressed my child's chilling body, as I hung on every word and promise. I continually reminded myself that the Lord loves him more than I do. ...more than I do. As the final minutes creep toward the twenty-fifth year, I'm touched by how long it's been since he took his last breath. It feels like it was only... today. »(?v?)-» My firstborn son, Timmy (Timothy Matthew Razo, entered into heaven at 5:58 a.m. PST. Thank you, Dr. Demos, for your expertise, amazing social skills, and loving kindness. You stepped in at an incredibly difficult period, during his last couple years. You will always be greatly appreciated and lovingly remembered.

She's amazing. Great Dr.