After 9 Month COVID Battle, Raritan Eye Doctor Returns To Work

RARITAN, NJ — Over the course of nine months, Dr. Brian Rosenblatt nearly died multiple times, was placed in a medically induced coma, suffered from pneumonia and strokes, had over 25 blood transfusions and was placed on a ventilator due to COVID-19. Yet Rosenblatt stands victorious as he returns to his Raritan practice this week.

"He is truly God's miracle," said Rosenblatt's wife Angel.

Patients who were happy to see his return posted a celebratory sign outside of his office at 80 E Somerset St. in Raritan. The sign reads, "Welcome back Dr. Brian. We can't mask how excited we are to welcome you back."

Rosenblatt was diagnosed with COVID-19 in October, one week after he had gotten engaged to Angel, an emergency room nurse. Read More: 'A Tragic Love Story:' Engaged Somerset Couple Battles COVID-19

On Oct. 16, he was then placed on a ventilator. On Oct. 24 Rosenblatt's condition was in serious trouble and he was flown to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia where he was put into a medically induced coma.

Rosenblatt remained in a coma for 7 weeks with Jett taking time off work to stay with him. A week before Thanksgiving Rosenblatt woke up.

He had been recovering since. While in rehab at the hospital, Rosenblatt and Angel got married on Jan. 15.

Rosenblatt was unable to work since October and is now back in the office with patients packing his office for appointments.

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