"What was your first impression of him?
Confident in his abilities , he cares about his patients, he emphasizes his lifetime commitment to you, he emphasizes he will be your surgeon, you won't be operated on by residents or students.
How did your impression change over time?
He's lived up to all of my expectations, a lot of his patients consider him like family, I can see where that comes from.
How would you describe his office staff?
Friendly, Competent, Caring.
What did you like least about him?
Nothing
What should future patient know about him?
He will help you meet your goals in any way he can.
How much does he enphasize aftercare?
Aftercare is essential for success, the surgery is only a tool
Does he have a structured aftercare program?
There is Surgical follow up and there are post-op support groups available to you.
How did he address the risks of surgery?
He addresses the potential complications of the procedures then addresses the frequency or more specifically the lack thereof of his complication rates.
How would you rate him overall?
A+
Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?
I worked for many years as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. It's all about Surgical Competence to me. If I did not feel comfortable in his abilities, I would not have let him perform surgery on me. In his case, the beside manner was a side benefit.
Cliff Weed M.S. RN CCRN CSC CMC"
