"I had an excellent hospital stay, with AMAZING staff! Nothing bad to say. The only negative aspect of the experience was my room. I shared a room with an elderly woman who was suffering from Cancer. Her family was there (quite the crowd...and rightfully so). They were loud and it was hard to rest. I also ended up knowing MUCH more about her situation and care than I needed to. When her doctors came to talk to her was when I usually decided to take a walk. She deserved and needed to have a private room. "
"Dr. Winterstein was impressive and non-threatening during my first meeting with him, at the informational seminar I attended. I was impressed by him much more than any program I had met with.
As I had my initial appointment with Dr. Winterstein I knew - He was my guy! I trusted him without effort (which is hard when you've never had surgery before and you're naturally untrusting in general). I was at ease with him, and his staff as well. Everyone I met in the office KNEW what was going on, and they were all helpful and kind.
The office staff can be difficult to get ahold of, and getting a phone call returned can be a headache, but it's a trade off I'm willing to take for my excellent experience.
For aftercare the office is pretty much 'married' to you. You're in this relationship for life! You go in at 3 weeks and 6 weeks post op for check ups, then it's further apart after that...but you're never 'done'.
Over all, in my opinion, Dr. Winterstein's surgical competence and bedside manner are both superb! You also get the added benefit of his partner, Dr. Anthone, in the OR when it's finally your day. Another set of experienced eyes and hands on deck...in case you should need it. "
