Originally posted by Houston Curves
Yes, I'm in Houston. I clicked with Hanson from the first visit, and NEVER felt he dismissed any of my concerns. He's one of the few SRS (or otherwise) scoli docs who *absolutely* believes scoli causes pain.
Without knowing what type of off day you may you have caught him, he has spent appointments with me just *talking* for 2 hours (I seriously had a list of like 100 questions) as if he had all the time in the world (I know he doesn't).
He's *never* made me feel rushed, and he's never hesitated to get back with me when I email him within in an entirely reasonable period (often earlythe next morning). The rumor is true ... he answers emails - and he answers them thoroughly.
Where many docs would get frustrated (you know .. "how DARE you question me ... *I'm* the doctor!") with patients who question material choices, surgical approach, etc., I've grilled him over it ALL, and he never fails to patiently answer my questions without a trace of attitude. He talks to me like an intelligent adult even though he no doubt thinks I'm a NUT - LOL.
Understandably, each person clicks with the surgeon that's right for them, and many perfectly capable surgeons are passed over by individuals who don't feel that connection.
Normally, I'd say "to each his own", but I feel I'd be remiss if I didn't encourage you to give Hanson another try (we all have off days). If I'd *ever* even gotten an inkling of how you perceived his attitude, I'd also let it go.
In this case, however, he's gone above and beyond any surgeon I've ever met in patience, bedside manner, and genuine concern. Equally important, he's very talented Hhe did his fellowship under Lenke incase you didn't know ... I didn't. Sherie told me, and he confirmed: I honestly feel like I can ask him anything.).
I've dealt with more orthopedic surgeons (mostly softball and karate injuries ... 3 knee surgeries, ankle reconstructions, etc., etc.) than most of my friends combined ... and it's entirely possible I'm more of a PITA as a patient as I am here at times - LOL! He's impressed me more than of the OTHER surgeons combined.
Email me if you'd care to discuss further, and I'll be more than happy to give you my phone number.
Best regards,
Pam
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