"I haven't had my surgery yet so I can't comment first hand on Dr Hargroder's surgical competence although I did research thoroughly and he has never had any malpractice claims or lawsuits filed against him.rnWhen I met him in person I was very impressed. He has a friendly straightforward manner, will answer all your questions honestly and he doesn't downplay the risks involved with surgery. Clearly a very experienced surgeon with a great facility. His office staff are the best, fabulous, caring, informed. I will update this once I have my surgery.rnPost op if I have one gripe it would be that the follow up care is a little, how can I put this, vague. Clarify when you are due for visits and blood tests and be very pro-active about it. The follow up is there but you have to make it your business to access it. I find this a little strange although I am from the UK and have never dealt with the healthcare system in the US before so maybe that's normal for here just not what I'm used to.rnFor more info post op see my blog from May 2007."