Questions to ask a surgeon

[luvzmutt]

I'm traveling to North Carolina this weekend for a consultation with Dr. Fukushima on Monday.  I have not gotten "warm fuzzies" from my doctor here in Baltimore.  I've seen him 3 times over the past year, but I don't always remember to ask all the questions I have, and I feel a bit rushed when I meet with him.  I was told that I should have a 1/2 hour in my consultation with Dr. Fukushima.

I know there are threads on the board for the best questions to ask a surgeon, but I can't find one without going back lots of pages in the forums, and I want to try to put a list together before I head down on Saturday (I will have internet access, but no computer or printer).

If someone has the thread bookmarked, or could chime in with some questions to ask, it would be much appreciated. 

~Leslie

[CHD63]

Hi Leslie .....

Here is the link to the questions I printed out and took to my appointment with Dr. Fukushima.  http://www.anausa.org/index.php/overview/questions-for-treating-physician

Dr. Fukushima is excellent and if he does your surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital, where I had mine ..... DRH is a top-notch hospital ..... wonderful experience there.

Best thoughts.

Clarice

[leapyrtwins]

I have not gotten "warm fuzzies" from my doctor here in Baltimore. 

Definitely a good reason to find another.  IMO, faith, confidence, and trust in your doc(s) is very, very important.

In my case, compassion, empathy, a good bedside manner, and a sense of humor (although it was hard to bring to the surface) were also required.

Good luck,

Jan