Peter Crookes

"What can I say about Dr Crookes? Let's start with he's an amazingly gifted, kind, caring man who happens to honestly CARE about people. I first met Dr Crookes in 2002 (not sure if he knows that!) when I went to meet with Dr Anthone about the possibility of a DS. He was as sweet and kind then as he is now. I have a lot of respect for Dr Crookes, and have spent quite a bit of time actually reading over his research work (my father was also in medicine and thought the world of Dr Crookes), and I have a good friend who studied under Dr Crookes and only raves about him. Truly, I don't think there is a person on the face of this planet, living or dead, that can say anything negative about the man. He is incredibly gifted with his hands, and is a meticulous surgeon with the bedside manner of a saint! His Irish brouge doesn't hurt things, either. When I decided to continue persuing WLS (specifically the Duodenal Switch) I knew that Dr Crookes was my guy! The fact that he really cares about the wellbeing of his patients is what got me. I have never felt like a chart or a number or that I was just another patient. His agreeing to take me on as a patient with so many comorbidities (and some rare ones at that!) only made me feel better about my choice. The 6+ year fight for approval has only made me feel stronger about my decision of choosing Dr Crookes to be my surgeon. I know that I'm in the best hands, no matter what the outcome. In less than 30 days I'll be going in for my open Duodenal Switch, and I can say right now, I am not nervous in the slightest because I know the caliber of surgeon and human being that will be working on me is top notch. I can't recommend Dr Crookes enough. ************************** It's been six months since my open Duodenal Switch and I can't praise Dr Crookes' work enough! This "big huge" surgery was the easiest I've ever had (and trust me I've had some doozies and some "easy" ones). The follow up has been amazing and Dr Crookes' bedside manner is beyond reproach. He visited me in the hospital every single day including both days on the weekend and a couple times on the weekdays. His staff of residents and nurses were constant companions and took care of everything. The level of compassion and care was far greater than I expected. Dr Crookes has surpassed the praise I heard from other patients and previous students and medical staff that I have spoken with. He's taken an active and proactive role in my care and aftercare, something that's pretty much unheard of. Dr Crookes ROCKS!!!"
About Me
North Hollywood, CA
Location
41.1
BMI
DS
Surgery
09/26/2008
Surgery Date
Nov 11, 2006
Member Since

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Overdue update
Finally..
a lot's happened in the last 4 months
Long time no post..
Last week was just awful
Monday, March 12, 2007
Sigh..

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