"First impression of him, nice and straight to the point. My impression really of Dr. Applebaum hasn't really changed much, I met him once prior to surgery and haven't had any appointments with him since my surgery. All my appointments are with his clinical nurse. The office staff is nice, professional. I really wish that for all the money my insurance pays this surgeon, that you actually would get to meet with the surgeon periodically. Overall, I've been statisfied with my experience with this surgeon. I live 4 hours away from the surgeon, so my situation is a little different than someone that may live closer. I feel that the surgeon/office staff could be a little more accomodating for people when they know that they are traveling a large distance to use their facility/services."