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MAC222
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Would you have a medical procedure done if...
you thought the doctor had zero personality, never smiled, and was just blah??
Not major, no general anesthesia. He would be removing a major vein in your leg.
I know this should be on the health board..but I need to make a decision ASAP..hope it doesn't get moved.
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DumpsterBaby
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Normally, I like people to have nice personalities.
In this scenario, I would not mind. HIs professionalism would outweigh his personality, IMO, forn a surgical procedure.
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AngnShaun
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
that wouldnt make a difference to me. Is he a competant dr? Removing a major vein doesnt require anesthesia?
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partyof6
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
yes, as long as they were a good doctor I would. I am only concerned with their abilities.
The doc that did my egg retrieval had zero personality and I got two babies out of that :) good luck! feel good!
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Yes. If a person has a great reputation in regard to those procedures, I would be completely fine with it.
Best of luck and a speedy recovery!
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| Posted 5/1/12 10:56 AM |
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Sparrow
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
I personally could care less about bedside manner if the doctor is an excellent one. There are many not so great docs out there who's patients think they're wonderful just becuase they are charming. I go to a doctor for my health, not for a friend. It amazes me how many people don't see it this way. 
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GoldenRod
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by Sparrow
I personally could care less about bedside manner if the doctor is an excellent one. There are many not so great docs out there who's patients think they're wonderful just becuase they are charming. I go to a doctor for my health, not for a friend. It amazes me how many people don't see it this way.
Especially a surgeon. A PCP you really want someone that you get along with, since you'll be with them for years, and discussing lots of different issues over the years. A surgeon, though, you'll hopefully only be with for one instance (with multiple visits, of course, but just one procedure). You want the best surgeon, not the best personality.
Good luck! 
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
As long as he could clearly explain to me the procedure, the risks, the recovery & had a reputation as an excellent surgeon, I don't need the personal connection.
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jams92
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
i dont know about this one...i think there are plenty of doctors that have good reputations and also have a good/decent bedside manor.
i guess what it come down to is how comfortable you are with the dr? would you feel comfortable calling him a day or two after surgery if you had any questions/concerns? do you feel he explained everything to you? etc
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I would go my gut. If it didn't feel "right" to me I would change doctors.
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EricaAlt
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by jams92
i dont know about this one...i think there are plenty of doctors that have good reputations and also have a good/decent bedside manor.
i guess what it come down to is how comfortable you are with the dr? would you feel comfortable calling him a day or two after surgery if you had any questions/concerns? do you feel he explained everything to you? etc
ITA
If he's reputable and a great Doc then do it, but I do like personality along with it.
I have picked my Docs based on reviews... great credentials and their personable.
For my sched c-section I kept joking with my Doc he's not allowed to go out partying the night b4. Even joked around the day of the c-section. Put me at ease during the surgery. It helped
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dpli
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
I'm looking for a doctor, not a friend. As long as I thought he knew what he was doing, told me about all the risks and fully informed me of everything I need to know, I would use him.
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MAC222
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by AngnShaun
that wouldnt make a difference to me. Is he a competant dr? Removing a major vein doesnt require anesthesia?
I know right! Its amazing what they can do!
I have no way of knowing if he is competant, which is why I am so hesitant. I don't know anyone who has used him, and he has no ratings as far as I can see on any of the medical websites.
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| Posted 5/1/12 11:34 AM |
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the dr who saved my dads life was an ahole to say the least. but he was a grweat surgeon and saved my dad!
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AngnShaun
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by MAC222
Posted by AngnShaun
that wouldnt make a difference to me. Is he a competant dr? Removing a major vein doesnt require anesthesia?
I know right! Its amazing what they can do!
I have no way of knowing if he is competant, which is why I am so hesitant. I don't know anyone who has used him, and he has no ratings as far as I can see on any of the medical websites.
Is it local at least? lol id be freaking out.
As far as the Dr. Is it possible to speak with the hospital that where its being done and find out about him?
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
most great surgeon's are asses. so it wouldnt bother me.
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jams92
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by MAC222
I have no way of knowing if he is competant, which is why I am so hesitant. I don't know anyone who has used him, and he has no ratings as far as I can see on any of the medical websites.
how did you even hear of him then? imho, if you are even questioning his abilities and you dont like his personality...find another dr
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Blu-ize
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by IansMommy23
most great surgeon's are asses. so it wouldnt bother me.
Yep. A doctor with the bedside manner of a potato saved my mom's life.
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marianne13
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
If they had good credentials and a good reputation, then yes. I don't care if they have no personality.
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MrsG823
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Is he a good doctor? That is the main thing to consider when having surgery.
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Lillykat
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Absolutely the ONLY thing I care about if someone is operating on me is that they are the BEST out there in their area of expertise. I'm not looking to take them to lunch as long as they listen to my history (so that it is accurate) I don't care if they are a complete jerk as long as they skilled at their job. I would say that many of the really top surgeons tend to not have great personalities OR think that they are god's gift to the world. Vice versa sometimes the really nice ones are not nearly as skilled. Of course there are always exceptions - but I would say if the doctor you are thinking of using is a top doctor I would worry MUCH more about that then if they are nice or have great bed side manner.
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Lillykat
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
Posted by MAC222
Posted by AngnShaun
that wouldnt make a difference to me. Is he a competant dr? Removing a major vein doesnt require anesthesia?
I know right! Its amazing what they can do!
I have no way of knowing if he is competant, which is why I am so hesitant. I don't know anyone who has used him, and he has no ratings as far as I can see on any of the medical websites.
well most of those things like healthgrades are complete BS. Have you checked him out on NY doctor profile? What hospital is he affiliated with? Where did he go to school - where did he do his residency? Board Certified? NYDr profile might show if he has been sued or he settled but honestly it isn't very accurate AND doesn't give you a good idea of his competence.
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sweetie101
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
good luck
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
I'd say go with you gut. You are questioning this Dr. for a reason.
I know a lot of the PP are saying bedside manner means nothing to them, but I disagree. With the numerous medical problems I have, I need a great Dr. WITH great bedside manner. Not every problem I have is cut and dry and I find with the "Cold" Drs. if it isn't textbook, it's nothing. But a Dr. who is more "Caring" about his patients is willing to go beyond textbook and to help you physically AND emotionally.
Just my opinion.
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Blu-ize
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Re: Would you have a medical procedure done if...
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Posted by MAC222
I have no way of knowing if he is competant, which is why I am so hesitant. I don't know anyone who has used him, and he has no ratings as far as I can see on any of the medical websites.
how did you even hear of him then? imho, if you are even questioning his abilities and you dont like his personality...find another dr
Agree completely. The best way to find a doctor is to get another doctor's recommendation, then investigate their credentials, education and skillset.
If you get lucky enough to find someone who had something done with him/her..even better.
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