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Surgeon Testimonial Richard Gordon, M.D., FRCSC I met Dr. Gordon for the first time in October, 2006, about two weeks prior to my surgery. He was very professional and personable as well. He offerred lots of information and related on an "equal" level, which I appreciated very much, having been condescended to more often than not when dealing with physicians. He's very down to earth and easy to talk to, and by the end of the session, I felt completely at ease and knew I was in extremely capable hands. As a precursor to this visit, I met with three other bariatric surgeons in my area, and Dr. Gordon surpassed them by leaps and bounds on every level. He did a year long fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida performing only bariatric surgery which is quite an accomplishment and speaks for itself. I feel as though he genuinely cares for his patients, and will go the extra step to ensure safety and the best clinical care possible for his patients. His staff is equally outstanding, from the reception staff to the billing staff, to Kelly, his nurse, and of course Chris, his nurse practitioner who provides a plethora of invaluable information and assistance. Aftercare is stressed, with regular appointments scheduled at crucial intervals post surgery. Between Dr. Gordon, Chris and Kelly, I was provided with a very objective view of weight loss surgery - they are all "straight shooters" and do not sugar coat anything, however they have also been reassuring and helpful with questions and issues I've had both pre and post surgery. Julie Douglass, the bariatric coordinator for the Morton Plant Mease hospital system, also works closely with Dr. Gordon's staff facilitating numerous monthly support group meetings and information sessions. She also meets one on one with pre-op bariatric patients. She and Chris even stopped by to see me twice while I was in the hospital after surgery. I have had cause to phone the offices of both Dr. Gordon and Julie Douglass on several occasions since surgery, and have always been received warmly, and treated with utmost respect. Overall, I would rate Dr. Gordon, his staff, and associates as SUPERIOR! There is another very well known surgeon in this area who I met with while researching this surgery, and without naming names, Dr. Gordon puts the other guy to shame on every level! I am so thankful that I found Dr. Gordon when I did, and my better half and I have talked many times about how blessed we have been to have Dr. Gordon as my surgeon instead of "Dr. X". This is the team to turn to if you are considering weight loss surgery in the Tampa Bay area! I do realize that there is a statement contained within this posting area that basically says that no one is completely perfect, and to be "objective" in my review by including negatives. I apologize, however, I do not have anything negative to say in conjunction with the care I have received from Dr. Gordon and his staff. They are professional, helpful, concerned, genuine, and caring. Thank you, Dr. Gordon, Chris, Kelly, Julie and staff! You are all the "Best of the Best"! Member Interests
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