John Galt III
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An esteemed poster here wrote : << I'd advise researching the potential surgeons thoroughly, finding the right one is golden. >>
I'm having a difficult time finding a *good* surgeon for something urological. Seems like the review websites have all surgeons ranked at 3 or 4 stars (out of 5). Usually a mix of good and bad reviews. Never any board sanctions. And they're being reviewed for surgeries not exactly like the one you want. Then you find one you like but he's 74 and you fear he won't see well or remember something during the operation.... They say to ask a nurse who the good surgeons are for particular operations, but what if you don't know any nurses?
I found a place that specializes in urological surgeries, and their surgeons are ranked at 3 to 4 stars just like all the others.
*** What I want is a way to find a surgeon who has performed many operations the same as the one I may need, and the outcomes of all those surgeries. If I call up all the urologist offices and ask for this info, I don't think they will give it to me. ***
It's really tough to *find a good surgeon*. I do have a list of urologic surgeons, but so far am limited to sort of generic evaluations. I have no *insider information* . And I must admit I may secretly want to never find the right surgeon since I fear the surgery.
I'm having a difficult time finding a *good* surgeon for something urological. Seems like the review websites have all surgeons ranked at 3 or 4 stars (out of 5). Usually a mix of good and bad reviews. Never any board sanctions. And they're being reviewed for surgeries not exactly like the one you want. Then you find one you like but he's 74 and you fear he won't see well or remember something during the operation.... They say to ask a nurse who the good surgeons are for particular operations, but what if you don't know any nurses?
I found a place that specializes in urological surgeries, and their surgeons are ranked at 3 to 4 stars just like all the others.
*** What I want is a way to find a surgeon who has performed many operations the same as the one I may need, and the outcomes of all those surgeries. If I call up all the urologist offices and ask for this info, I don't think they will give it to me. ***
It's really tough to *find a good surgeon*. I do have a list of urologic surgeons, but so far am limited to sort of generic evaluations. I have no *insider information* . And I must admit I may secretly want to never find the right surgeon since I fear the surgery.