"My first impression of Dr. Garrison was, wow, he really cares about his patients. My first visit with him, he was backed up but he took the time out to greet everyone one by one and apologize for the wait. I have never seen a doctor do that especially how busy he was. Over time, my impression of him got better. By my second visit he answered the majority of my questions and he set a surgery date with me. My mother was with me and when she noticed him scheduling the surgery, it hit her, "Oh, my god, she is really getting this done". She starting to cry and Dr. Garrison held her hand and re-assured her that things are gong to be fine.
His staff is wonderful, they did all the work. It is hard for them to answer all your questions at times but they are, at the same time, very busy. I really did not find anything that I did not like about Dr. Garrison. Future patients should know that he is a very caring surgeon and unlike the many others that I have meant or heard of, he is not out for the money, he is more concerned with getting you happy then anything else. With the aftercare, Dr. Garrison explains everything in detail of what his patient will experience. I have not had surgery yet, so I don't have this on a experience level. Dr. Garrison was honest with the risks of surgery but at the same time put the situation in perspective and let me realize that what I am doing today will effect me in the future. Since I have some obesity health problems, I am doing something about my future with these problems. He basically said with any surgery, there are risks. We just need to be aware. From the risks, he did tell me that if I decide not to, just tell him. My rate for Dr. Garrison, on a scale of 1 to 10, I would have to say 8. I would love to say a 10 but I have not gone through everything yet with him. I feel surgical competence and bedside manner are both as important of each other. Like I have mentioned before, the process with Dr. Garrison so far has been a wonderful experience, yet I still have not had the surgery yet. After surgery I will update any more information I have about Dr. Garrison. As of now, to me, I feel he is a wonderful doctor.
Dr. Garrison was wonderful. I am home from surgery and things went well. I would highly recommend Dr. Garrison.
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