Seeking referrals to revision surgeon on North Shore

I'll probably end of going to Boston for my revision from VSG to bypass, but thought I'd ask here if anyone had surgery on the North Shore and was pleased! Many thanks in advance. 

Lucy

Go to Boston. Bigger hospitals, bigger programs, more surgeres, more experience. A revision is no small thing. Find the best. I recommend my surgeon very highly.

Whoever you choose, ask how many revisions they have performed.

I really need to Google before I post! I thought Dr. Shikora was at Tufts, maybe he used to be. But The Brigham is SUCH a great hospital. I have MS and am treated there. They are on the cutting edge. Thanks for  your post! 

Lucy

He was at Tufts for a long time, but Brigham recruited him to run their program. He has credentials a mile long, and a ton of surgeries.

Being at Brigham for your MS makes sense having a revision there too. Having easy, instant access to all your records can help a lot.

Indeed. Patientgateway.org is a great service and tool. 

I went to Newton Wellesley for surgery - the surgeons trained at Brigham and Women's.  It was SO much easier getting in and out of a suburban hospital and the quality of care is the same or better than Boston, IMO.

Hi Liz!

I actually had my VSG with Sheila Partridge at Newton-Wellesley. They have won awards and are now #1 in the country, though I don't know the source of that citation. I'm visiting Dr. Partridge to be sure, but want to see 2 docs for opinions on revisions. I agree with you about N-W, just first rate.

Lucy

Dr Partridge was my surgeon as well.  Apparently United Health Care dropped Brigham and Women's as a center of excellence and added NWH not too long ago, according to Denise. Dr Partridge said that they are able to have a better work environment without the pressure to publish at NWH vs at Boston hospitals.