"I actually only saw my surgeon four times. Once for the office consult, once at a group pre-op session, just before going into the OR, and the next morning when he said I could go home. Besides that I have seen his staff for all my follow-ups and with any questions.rnrnDr. Atkinson came highly recommended by my PCP. When I met him at the office consult, he was very nice, wanted to make sure that I was ready for this big change in my life, and seemd a bit concerened that I did not have anymore questions than I did. rnrnThe surgery went off without a hitch. I was in the hospital less than 24 hours. The nurses at the hospital (Desert Springs) were great.rnrnDr. Atkinson and his staff really pushed the fact that there we always available with any questions that I may have. Really wanted me to attend the support group meetings, and really emphasized their 9 rules for life after surgery.rnrnThey did review all the possible risks and complication, so much so that when I had problems and they told me it may be a stoma I knew what it was and what the treatment was. Nothing was really scary.rnrnOverall I would rate him an 8. I wish I saw more of the doctor, but that would be my only complaint."
