"This Dr, is very passionate about his proffession. He lets you know he really wants to help.His office staff was very friendly and personable. He is so busy and I wish we didn't have to go through the insurance hoops. Have some things done in advance to seeing him Cardiologist- pulminologist etc. On first meeting he just alluded to the post-op care. He did talk about the risks of the surgery and how they have just reached a new high in that they now can do two Lap surgeries in the time it takes to do an open. The less time on the operating table (*safely) the better for the patients recovery. Surgical competence is a must to put your life literally in their hands but without the bedside manner you won't understand how to help yourself. A good surgeon needs both."