"It was clean, was given a large private room. Dr's were very nice and pleasant. Nurses were strange. One continuously gossiped how bad bypass patients were in general, of course I was excellant. Made me think what she said about me when she left the room."
"My first impression was that he is a very busy, but professional man. The office staff is friendly. Dawn is very nice, but can come accross a little short in person. She tends to anticipate the question and does not always listen to the actual question. Maybe she was just tired today. It was very busy. Aftercare is important to their program and full committment is mandatory. Risks of surgery are gone over at the first visit (mostly by videotape) but you are encourage to do your own homework. Well informed patients will be schedule for surgery quicker. I felt he seemed confident and I felt he had respect for me in particular and obese patients in general. He seemed kind, but not a big hand holder (most surgeons are NOT) and his post op patients seemed thrilled if not glowing."
