"OMG....I just thought that I had great things to say about Dr. Merriman. Now I can tell you my thoughts about him from being his patient and not the spouse of a patient.rnrnI thought that I would be extremely nervous on my hour and a half ride to Shreveport to have surgery. But you know what...I knew that I was in God's hands....Dr. Merriman is a Christian and between the two of them...how could I go wrong. So I left my surgery in their hands.rnrnMy impression of him has not changed...in fact... I think it has even improved if that is possible. I have a world of confidence in him. I could have had surgery in my hometown....but going to him was like going home. I knew him, his bedside manner, and the hospital staff. I knew that I would be taken care of. I am fairly sure that he will be around for a long time...I have seen to many people get a doctor and then the doctor move...and they have to find someone else...I hope this never happens...rnrnYou may contact me if you have any concerns... I think I can make you feel better. I have known Dr. Merriman for a very long time. He is very caring and professional. He has great bedside manner and his staff is extremely supportive and helpful. I can honestly say that there is nothing I dislike about him. Potential patients need to know that he takes it extremely serious that our lives are in his hands and that he will be there for you from beginning to end. Do what he says...LISTEN...he will not lead you astray. The whole medical staff will inform you of what your needs will be pre op, post op and your future. He has a website that will inform you of the different procedures, the risks and the benefits...and yes they are discussed in detail with you. He was and still is my husbands physician and will be the only one to do the procedure for me. Well...how do I rate him? Let's see...he isn't God...but he is on the ladder...lol. Surgical competence is always a MUST, and he has that...but he also has bedside manner which is a definite plus!! I would recommend him to any individual considering this life altering procedure! Do not lie in any aspect of the pre op consultations with him or the others...they are there for you and can only be the best you allow them to be in providing for your needs."
