Practice Philosophy

1. The patient and family should be absolutely convinced that the type of operation discussed is the correct choice. Also, the patient should be convinced that the operation is more likely to help him or her than to cause harm.
   
   
2. The patient and family should have absolute confidence in their surgeon in that he or she will be safe, do a good job, and see the patient as a fellow human being.

Until these two criteria are met, then the patient and family are urged to get second opinions prior to scheduling surgery.

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