Little Company of Mary (COE) Hospital

Today 07-17 had my first consultation with Dr. Cahill. This visit was positive & pleasant experience. Dr. Cahill was very knowledgeable and spoke to ever aspect of the surgery and the steps I would need to take to get to the point where he could schedule a date for me. Dr. Cahill i

I MET WITH DR. CAHILL AND FELT VERY COMFORTABLE. BUT WHEN I WAS THERE I WAS SO TAKEN IN BY EVERTHING I FROXE ON THE QUESTIONS THAT I HAD IN MIND TO ASK HIM. I COULD OF ASKED HIM ANYTHING AND I FEEL THAT HE WOULD OF HAD ANSWERS BUT I FROZE. HIS NURSE TONY AND STAFF HAVE BEEN GREAT AND I AM NOW WAITING ON ANSWER FROM INSURANCE, I CALLED YESTERDAY ( 3RD CALL) AND THEY SAID TO CALL BACK ON THE 3RD OF JULY, BECAUSE THEY WOULD BE ON VACATION THE 4TH. OK.

ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE WRITE THEM DOWN AND ASK.

HE SPOKE OF THE RISK AND PROMOTES THE AFTER CARE PROGRAM FULLY

I would not only recommend this hospital, but also Dr. Cahill. Both took care of my needs. Most of the staff at the hospital were excellent. The RN's and the aids were very helpful

My first impression of Dr. Cahill was a little ambivalent. I was kind of put off because he was a little "in my face," but he was also very professional and not at all condescending. The more I talked with him and asked him my own personal questions, he began to open up and I feel secure that he is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He explained the risks very thoroughly, and all of the details of what exactly he will be doing to my anatomy. In no way was he "selling" the surgery, which is reassuring. I don't think I could complain about his bedside manner, and he definitely seems like a very competent surgeon.

Had first consultation with Dr. Cahill on 5-21-03. Although he was running late he didn't make me feel like he was rushing me when my turn came. He was very nice, personable and informative. My husband and I both liked him from the start. It only took me a week to get an appointment with him. His office was very nice and made for the larger person in mind. It sounds like there is a very structured before and after care program which is something I was definately looking for.

the only thing i didnt like was the new admitting procedure....its horrible, confusing and the room is too small, you feel like youre playing bingo and the staff didnt seem comfortable with it.

I have an appointment this month (April 2003) with Dr. Cahill and will post afterwards.


5/5/03 - I met with Dr. Cahill on April 16th. He was very caring and did not "rush" me. We talked in depth about the surgery and what I could expect. Because I will be -- for the most part -- home alone after surgery, we talked about that as well and how the support group will be beneficial in that aspect. He thinks he can do the laparascopic surgery for the gastric bypass, but explained that if there are complications, it could revert to an "open." That's cool with me.

The nurses and other staff were excellant. The night nurses could have been a little kinder when turning on very bright lights on sleeping patients.

1st impression - I can't believe a doctor actually spent time TALKING to me and LISTENING!!!! I thought Dr. Cahill was knowledgable and sincere. He didn't try to sugarcoat it and made me feel like my time was valuable. He is very friendly and approachable.

The nurse Tony is a hoot! He is very well suited for his line of work. He makes you feel comfortable right off the bat.

Donna is great too.

Aftercare actually starts before the surgery. I had to go to a meeting/class with patients who had already gone throught the procedure. Very interesting.

Only one little thing.....one of the nurses wore a perfume that was gagging me. I didin't want her near me and I think I may have given her the wrone impression.