"He was very calm and patient, didn't rush through our meeting. The only negative thing I might say is he does so many surgeries, there isn't a lot of personal interaction. You don't get the feeling he's going to remember you the next time he sees you, but he's a terrific surgeon whose done over 500 VSGs.rnThere hasn't been much aftercare because I live 500 miles from his office, but they sent me home with written instructions and told me to call anytime.rnI asked a list of questions about risks, and he was forthcoming and informative.rnHe has a terrific track record with no deaths and only one leak when he first started doing VSGs. I would rate him an \"excellent\" doctor. I thought his surgical skills and bedside manner were both great. It doesn't hurt that he's really cute on top of everything else."