"I have know Dr. Oliphant for nearly 15 years (not personally, I worked at his hospital) and he has always been extremely friendly and very personable. I have heard nothing but good things about him and his skills. He is head of Trauma surgery at Carle Hospital. rnrnMy first visit with him regarding my surgery went well. I heard from others that he gives you a very grim image about the surgery and is very serious and attempts to scare you with the details of the surgery and life after along with being extremely honest about the mortality rate. I prepared my wife for this so as to not freak her out, but we have become very educated about the procedure and the upcoming lifestyle change that every thing he had to say was redundant to what we already had learned. This was a great feeling, because it reinforced that what I was reading and researching was correct.rnrnHe is very passionate about aftercare and emphasizes that if you are not willing to follow his instructions and do what he says then you should probably move on and either look for another surgeon or not have the surgery. rnrnI appreciate his candor as well as his great personality. With him being head of Trauma Surgery, I can't think of anyone I would rather have inside my abdomen should something go south.rnrnBefore Surgery:rnrnI would rate Dr. Oliphant's Bedside manner an 8 and his surgical competence 9 (based on title/accomplishments and reputation).rnrnPost Surgery:rnrnWill update...surgery scheduled OCT 18, 2007"
