[video] Ex-Murray patient: I was getting the best care in the world, until...

On the witness stand this morning, a former patient of Dr. Conrad Murray said that he felt like he was getting the best care in the world. But Robert Russell says that changed in June of 2009. Dr. Murray, a cardiologist, performed two procedures on Russell’s heart, including a stent operation. After those procedures, Russell said he undertook an intense course of rehab and therapy. During a follow-up visit, Russell testified that Dr. Murray told him he was planning to leave his practice in Las Vegas to be Michael Jackson’s personal doctor. He scheduled an appointment with Russell to discuss his therapy and a referral to a new doctor on June 15, 2009. Russell said that appointment was canceled and rescheduled for June 22. But that meeting was also canceled. At that point, Russell said he felt frustrated, as if he were playing second fiddle. Russell said he called Dr. Murray’s office looking for answers on June 25, the day Jackson died. Prosecutor Debra Brazil played a voice message from Dr. Murray that had been left on Russell’s phone that morning. Dr. Murray said he was sorry for the cancellations and that he was going on sabbatical. Russell testified that he thought the message was weird, because Dr. Murray said he was happy his heart was repaired. Russell was under the impression his heart was still a long way from fixed. On cross-examination, Russell agreed with defense attorney Ed Chernoff that Dr. Murray was a caring doctor. He testified it was "fabulous" that Dr. Murray would take the time to call him at home to discuss his treatment. Chernoff asked Russell about his current health status, and Russell said his current cardiologist believes he is in good shape. Complete coverage of the Conrad Murray trial live on HLN from gavel to gavel and on In Session from 9a to 3p ET every week day.