When I first see a patient I would like them to know that I will treat them exactly the way I would want to be treated
or the way I would treat my wife or one of my other family members.
I want them to also understand that this translates somewhat into a conservative or less aggressive approach to surgery.
I operate on a fewer percentage of patients than my colleagues might,
but again that is the way I personally would want to be treated and the way I feel and ah… what I feel is best for the patient.
There are many many people behind the scenes ah… in my practice
and I try to bring them to the forefront so as well so that the patient understands
that their uh their getting the full-court press by a-lot of people.
The most rewarding aspect of my job is seeing patients do well…
ah whether it is from a surgical procedure or whether it’s simply
a follow up for non-operative management in the out patient or in patient setting.
People should come to the Cleveland Clinic because it provides world class care
I understand that’s a cliche ah but I also though believe it
um I am proud to work amongst so many esteemed knowledgable and professional colleagues.
This sums it all up. I have a patients first button on my lapel.
I display it proudly and again this is what I ah want to portray to the patient
that again we are doing everything in our power to treat them the way we’d want to be treated ourselves.
