bedside manners - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

mickey72 · 07-15-2003, 01:56 PM

I am considering ps and have done extensive research. The doctor I want to use has NO bedside manners whatsoever. He doesn't even greet you when you come into the room and is very curt. Have you found that most ps are this way? I spoke to one other person and they stated that their ps was the same way. I know that I am paying him to do surgery, not to be my friend. Thanks!
M~

Demelza · 07-15-2003, 07:41 PM

It sounds like you're describing my surgeon exactly! Although I have very limited experience with surgeons of any kind, let alone plastic surgeons, I don't think it's uncommon for surgeons to have poor interpersonal skills. After all, they do most of their work while the patient is unconscious. If you don't mind me asking, to whom are you referring? Just wondering whether we are in fact talking about the same surgeon.

mickey72 · 07-17-2003, 07:58 PM

I don't want to be forced to edit this so I'll put Dr. B~ in central VA. He's suppose to be a VERY good doctor. Has many patients traveling from out of state to get surgery. We're still on the fence about it. I'm a little nervous about it though.
M~

scarletpink · 07-18-2003, 10:58 AM

surgeons are human beings to. i would feel uncomfortable with a man who does not behave well with people. certainly i would not let him touch me. but that is only my personal feeling.

Janet in Texas · 07-18-2003, 11:15 AM

Mickey,

I have had 5 cosmetic surgeries over the last 15 years and am about to have a redo on my breast implants.

When you say you have done extensive research, do you mean that you have had consults with more than one PS?

While I do agree that a PS's bedside manner is certainly not the only thing to take into consideration, I do feel it is important that they are able to communicate with me and are interested in taking the time to answer my questions.

If he is curt during the consult, I wonder what type of bedside manner he would have if you were not happy with the outcome of your surgery or you had problems?

Take it from someone who has been there...done that, if something goes wrong, you'll need a surgeon and staff that are professional, understanding, and concerned for your mental wellbeing as well as your physical.

[This message has been edited by Janet in Texas (edited 07-18-2003).]