Dr. Forse

Hi everyone! Has anyone had the ds with Dr. Forse as their surgeon?  I got an email from Dr. Sudan's office and they said he is replacing Dr. Sudan.  Just wondered if anyone here knew anything about him.  Thanks! Hope

The only thing I know about him is that he is already at Creighton.  When I had my education seminar in 09/07 they introduced him but I don't recall much else about him.  I already had my 9 month follow up scheduled for today when I got the news that Sudan was leaving.  I believe I was told that he would do the appt instead.  I guess we'll see when I get there in about 45 minutes.

Well I still couldn't tell you anything about him.  Ok I know that there is going to be some confusion in an office once someone leaves but today was ridicilous.  I left work at 12:30.  I got into the office at 1 for my 1:15 appointment.  When I walked into the office the receptionist asked me for my name.  I told her my new married name (as of June) and my maiden name since that was my name when the appointment was made.  She said she didn't have me on the list as being seen today but they could get me in.  She did write down my name and date of birth.  About 10 minutes later she calls me up and asked me my name again.  What she was getting at was they don't have a person by my new name but they did have a Stephanie with my DOB.  I again told her both names and that when I was there 2-3 weeks ago when we thought I had a blood clot I gave them my new info.  Another 10 minutes later she calls me up again and said ok we found you under my old name (so the person a couple weeks ago didn't change it like I asked) and that I needed to fill out a form.  I did and continued to wait and wait and wait.  At about 5 minutes to 2 I finally get called back.  The assistant takes my vitals and then Beth (the new nutritionist person) came in since I had emailed for some help.  We talked and although she seemed nice, I don't think much was accomplished other than to say I need to talk to my new husband and stepkids about eating junk and that I needed a fill (duhhh).  Then some other guy came in.  He said he was Dr. ____.  I didn't catch his name but he was a cutie.  I think he must have been a resident or something.  Anyway we talked about some problems I have been having and how things are going and some concerns I have.  He did seem to know what he was talking about which made me feel good.  He also didn't talk down to me or "dumbed down" the conversation as some do.  Part of it could be the wording I was using so he knew I knew what I was talking about.  He agreed that I needed a fill.  By this time though it was 2:55.  I knew I didn't have the time to do it then (nor do I think Dr. Forse did either since he apparently was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy behind).  When we were done I asked if I was done or if I still needed to see the doctor.  He didn't really know but said he would find out.  Again I didn't have the time so I decided to leave.  So despite the guy being a nice cutie I didn't really get much accomplished.  I did leave and didn't call right way to schedule the fill.  I did about a half hour ago and apparently they are gone as the phones were forwarded to Beth (and she didn't have a clue why as she doesn't do that stuff).  I never saw or met Dr. Forse.  Its just frustraiting.

I've ran into a few snags myself.  I took it upon myself to switch dr's because I knew it was going to be sooooo crazy in that office.  If there's one thing I absolutely hate it's a dr. who is being short because they are pressed for time and why pay big bucks for nothing?  Maybe I am too demanding?  I hope things settle down after awhile, I'm sure there are still alot of patients there. 

Wow Stephanie! What a frustrating day!  Thanks for all the info.  Sounds like things are a big mess there.  Sorry you had to go through all this, but very glad you posted your experience.  Hope

I'm sure that things will calm down eventually but if you can wait to go in that is probably the best...or at least make an appt for the future.  Despite all that people were still nice which is good.

When I went to the seminar beginning of September- Dr Forse was there and Dr Sudan was not and it seemed to be a surprise to the entire room of people.  Dr Forse has great credentials and is NOT new to this.  I feel safe using him, however, the office staff at Creighton- I am afraid I might yell at them sometime in the near future.  They are so behind on everything and can't even return calls, check to see if medical records are received or answer many questions without being rude....

Not being a pain, but you might want to double check Dr. F's credentials.  They look great BUT ...he has only done 1000 bariatric surgeries and ALL the rest of the credentials have to do with research.  I found on line a couple of articles he has written or  co-written, but nothing about him actually doing the surgeries.  He himself said that he has been at creighton for a long time, BUT where has he been?  He said himself that he has done 1000+ surgeries, but he has been a surgeon according to the info I found since 1974????? that isn't very many bariatric surgeries for the time frame. 

I just want you to make sure you have really checked him out.  (or any doc for that matter!!!!!)

Also, the way he handles office visits doesn't seem to have changed from August until mid November either,  still little time for the patient...not my cup of tea for someone who is going to be cutting me open (or continuing to care for me) as I want the doc to KNOW ME...not just my chart or from what some one else has to say to me. 


Hugs!

Yeah I finally gave up.  I made an appointment with Dr. McBride today.  Hopefully things work out.  I can't take all these issues anymore!