"I finally got to meet "the man" in live nad in person. He lived up to what most people say on AMOS. He is quiet. Dont know if this is being shy though or he is just so damn smart God did not have enough room for ougoing personality too! Well overall I liked him and he answered my list of questions , except when i started asking questions that he felt the nurse could handle. At first I did not like that but when I started to think of all the others he had waiting to see him he was gracious. I am just not sure of why it takes so long for his office to get approval others who have my insurance who live near me said it only took a day( phone call)and they did not have to have all these test before surgery approval. I am very happy with my choice. After finding him I don't think i would want to go to any other Dr. on the northeast corridor for lap DS. The office staff was okay, I cant say nogthing bad nor extremely good. just okay. The thing liked least was that he could of explianed the procedure like what will he do. but i have researched it a lot and have the jist so I did not insist for more gory details. Future patients should know he is quiet and not too talkative. You can tell this is just him, don't take it personal. He did not talk alot about after care, but nutrionist sure did! He listed the risk and then answered my questions about the ones i was concerned about: leaks and bloodclots. he shared he has only had one leak out of 200 DS'es. and told me afew other things to help w/ bllod clots. Overall I would rate his surgical skills "the best" bedside manner i really cant because i dont know what he looks like standing over the side of my bed yet! But I must make special note that he gave me a warm smile upon meeting me and a warm smile when i told him i was afraid, and that tells me he is a good person. trust me I have met some dr.s who smile and grin and joke with you and when things are not going their way they are some nasty cusses. "
