Lehigh Valley Health Network Hospital

HE IS VERY SERIOUS AND RATHER QUIET. HE MADE ME FEEL IMPORTANT TO HIM. HE TOLD ME REALISTIC GOALS TO EXPECT. THOUROUGHLY WENT OVER THE DIET FOR AFTER SURGERY. HE HAS A SUPPORT GROUP THAT YOU CAN GO TO BEFORE SURGERY, AND A CLASS OF PRE OP INSTRUCTIONS, RUN BY A NURSE ON THE FLOOR THAT YOU WILL BE ON POST OP, WHO HAS HAD THE SURGERY. TO ME SURGICAL COMPETENCE IS BY FAR MORE IMPORTANT. I CAN LIVE WITH A GRUMP BUT NOT WITH AN INCOMPETENT SURGEON

Would not hesitate to use their services.

First impression of Dr. Boorse very nice, Explained the procedure through a diagram what they would be doing. Why he prefers RNY and also I would be given prevenative measures to prevent blood clots.The day following you are taken back to the operating room to drink something and x-rayed to make sure there are no leaks. Plus follow up visits. I was given abook on the procedure and a diet that needs to be followed in steps from day one. He addressed the riks of the surgery, his bedside manner was "making me feel confortable."
The office were very friendly, plus they gave me a list of people (and their phone numbers to contact them) who had the surgery done by him.
I would rate my overall visit with him enjoyable and he put me very much at ease, because I was very nervous.

except for the pain meds not being given enought to take the edge off my pain and not being listen to when I told them my veins are hard to stick and I wanted a PIC line put in. The rest of the care was vg.

Very courteous, and professional. He answered all my questions and gave me resources to find other info.

It hasn't.

Efficient and helpful.

Nothing

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a lot, follow up is the key to success

yes, he does.

Thoroughly, in detail

At this time, very good

First one is best, but both would be great

The hospital does not offer any pre-op or post-op program. The dietary dept. seems clueless on the post-op diet. I overheard the nurses talking about gastric bypass patients being "demanding" ... perhaps because there is no structured care program before, during, or after. There was not a comfortable place to sit outside of the room that had a chair large enough to accomodate most patients.

WOULD RECCOMEND TO ALL!

I am a surgical Technician that was working at LeHigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest Site and had the priviledge of scrubbing cases with Dr. Boorse. He is very knowledgable of laparoscopic procedures and is considered the "best" in our area. He has excellent sterile technique and always is pro-patient.

He is very professional, but feels like your friend at the same time.

His office is very efficient and you never have to wait more than ten minutes, appointments are on time. This has been my experience.

Bedside manner is great and he is very good to answer all questions you may have.

I would rate him a 10 in a scale of 1-10. I am fortunate to know his work on both sides of the table. He is a perfectionist and I would recommend him to anyone.

The only problem I had in the hospital was with my IV's. I am a hard stick anyway, and when my original IV infiltrated I eventually had to have a triple lumen catheter and because of previous anemia problems, 2 units of blood.

I read the comments on negativity, I don't have any, but everything I have written is my conviction and is true from my experience.

I met with Dr. Boorse on April 23, 2002. He seemed like a caring man and I for once I didn't feel embarassed to be a doctor's office because of my weight. I was very comfortable with him and he explained things to me and answered my questions. his staff was very caring and helpful. Barbara has been very nice to me and helpful with my insurance problems there. When i first called there was just no openeing for months, but she felt like she had to get me in and she did. I am very gratfull to her.

Favorable, he seemed friendly and genuinally concerned.
I have only met him once so far, so my opinion hasn't changed either way.
Very friendly and confidentiallity was a major concern of theirs.
His promptness at my schedule visit.
He instills confidence in his patients.
very much, he lets you know that surgery alone isn't the answer.
yes, very structure, they continue to keep track of your progress and any problems that might arise.
on a common sense level, all surguries have some type of risk, but he explains them to you and gives you lists of ways to learn all you can about them.
Too soon to give a detailed rating.
both are great, but i would prefer surgical competence if I had to pick only one.