"Did not like getting moved from room to room so much. the staff is very friendly. they offer free tv and phone service, newspapers and snack cart. They have a meditation nurse on duty who will provide you with a cd player and soothing music. "
"My first impression of Dr Cooperstone, honestly was that he was attractive, warm eyes, beautiful skin an endearing smile. But he seemed a little rigid and too serious. However that impression of him quickly changed, when my obvious urgency for the surgery jokingly prompted him to offer to clear off the top of his desk and do it right then and there. rnrnI further found him to be very knowledgeable, informative and extremely patient. He can accommodate the personalities of his patients in such a way that he can be as straightforward and serious or as lighthearted as you'd like, basically you set the tempo. I went with lighthearted. rnrnI once would have said surgical competence meant more then bedside manner however with Doc I actually got the best of both, I had a post-op issue and he was there everyday and he made great effort to support and comfort me. During the post-op office visits he is just as supportive and encouraging, I've never felt rushed or hurried, EVER. rnrnIf there was anything I liked lease about him I would say it is that he puts his medical expertise before your immediate comfort so he will make you tough it out before he would put you at unnecessary risk even if it would make you \"feel\" better faster. And remember he's a surgeon so there are mental and emotional issues associated with post-op, he is not the one for this, but he has support groups and provides support information. rnrnAs for his personal staff, I found them to be friendly, courteous helpful and attentive as was the hospital staff at Syosset North Shore LIJ. "
