" My first impression was that although he was to the point and had very little time for nonsense he was extremely experienced and well versed in this surgery. I like the fact that he wants what is best for his patients and will only take those that have met certain requirements.rnrn I have found him in the time I first began our relationship to be extremely funny, intelligent to a degree that is charming, and so capable and curious after all the time he has spent doing these surgeries , I really feel that he has a huge investment in this procedure and is honest about everything. He certainly is not there to push anything on anyone , he cerrtainly has enough demand for his services. I feel so fortunate that he was on my insurances list of providers.rn Dr. Newhoffs staff was always helpful and called me back when I had questions even pre-op.rn Future patients should know that if you are not serious about the surgery this is not the Dr. for you, he sees his patients as a direct reflection on him, he is not easily fooled, and certainly appreciates honesty, I know he has tested me a couple times pre=surgery and was smiling when I was honest with him, also very encouraging of your prospects if you are a compliant patient and willing to do the work neccessaryrnto heal and recover the way he wants. ONE thing to remember if you promise to walk (very important) after surgery and then lie there in bed complaining it hurts he will cut off your pain meds toot sweet. I was up walking right away so I never faced that, but he did warn another lady who flat refused to get up.rn I find him to be very helpful and encouraging in my aftercare,like I said though he is blunt and to the point. He will go to any lengths to help you if YOU are putting forth the effort also.rnrnThere are support groups and classes available although I have not been able tot ake advantage of them since I live so far away.rnrn He certainly agdressed all the risks involved with the surgery. I fully understood what could happen to me as a rsult of this major surgery.rnI would rate him excellent overall and woukld recommend him to anyone. He is skilled, competant and very knowledgable about this surgery.rn I find him to be utterly delightful, but I understand that some find him dry, and somewhat distant. I personally could give a rip about bedside manner when someone is as fantastic at surgery as this brilliant man is. He also stitches his patients instead of stapling which is better as far as I am concerned. I have felt better every day, and when in the hospital I had a high fever and he was called at home, he told me to get in the shower hold on tight and cough like hell and I would get better, HE WAS RIGHT!! It wasn't the easiest thing in the world but he has so much invested in the health and well being of his patients he knows what is right and best and is willing to give the hard news instead of a pill or something that won't really help the problem anyhow."
