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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate BPH / May 2004secretive urologists
I have now twice had the experience of asking urologists newly listed with laserscope, how many pvp's they have done. For those of us who have followed the list, this is an obvious measure in deciding who to see. In each case, the office has treated this as a laughably ridiculous question, giving out figures like "hundreds," or "we don't keep count," all with an insulting tone indicating that it's simply not kosher to make such an inquiry.Obviously, they have had to order components for each surgery, so they have to know. 1. Does anyone know why there is such secretiveness? 2. Does anyone have figures for Dr. Choi and/or. Dr. Hecht in New York City? Thanks for any help. Jesse Lemisch > I have now twice had the experience of asking urologists newly listed with > laserscope, how many pvp's they have done. For those of us who have followed [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Thanks for any help. Very strange. The uro I am going to in Toronto readily shared with me that he had only done 16 procedures to the present and that if I decided to have him perform a PVP on me... "You would be the 17th." However, just try to find a uro in Canada that has done more than 16...!!! jg Thanks, John. I don't know what to make of this until I hear reports from others about how widespread this lack of candor about #s of pvps done is. In the meantime, a possible answer is this: the Canadian medical system is more humane, less profit-driven and therefore more candid with patients. The US medical system, as everyone knows, is in catastrophic condition. Jesse > > I have now twice had the experience of asking urologists newly listed with > > laserscope, how many pvp's they have done. For those of us who have followed [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > jg > Thanks, John. I don't know what to make of this until I hear reports from > others about how widespread this lack of candor about #s of pvps done is. [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > > > jg > I have now twice had the experience of asking urologists newly listed with > laserscope, how many pvp's they have done. For those of us who have followed [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jesse Lemisch I think you might want to see Dr. Te at Cornell-Weill in Manhatten. He has performed "more than a few" proceedures, and also was instrumental in the proceedures development. I considered him when I scheduled my proceedure in January, 2002. Due to logistics, I decided to have Dr. Wen Lin in St. Augustine perform mine. He has also performed "more than a few". I have also, been VERY pleased with Dr. Lins expertise.<bfg> My earlier experiences with Uro's, here in Upstate NY, had almost convinced me they were all a bunch of sanctimonious a.sholes. It seems some are, but fortunately-for us-, some are not. Good luck, lightshow One way to ask this is: 1) How long have you been doing PVPs?? 2) About how many do you do per week or month?? Usually docs will and can answer those type of questions and the answers will provide the information you want. > I have now twice had the experience of asking urologists newly listed with > laserscope, how many pvp's they have done. For those of us who have followed [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jesse Lemisch > I have now twice had the experience of asking urologists newly listed with > laserscope, how many pvp's they have done. For those of us who have followed [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Jesse Lemisch I went for a consultation with Dr Te and he didnot participate in my insurance plan.His prices were high and wanted to redo many tests which I had already done and had brought with me.I ended up traveling to Rochester Ny and having my Pvp done at Strong Memorial Hospital by Dr Ertuk.I am extremely happy with the results[done march15]and found both the doctor and hospital more pleasant to deal with than NYC.So here is a vote of confidence for 'upstate NY'.The pvp has improved the quality of my life significantly.I am sure Dr Ertuk would let you know how many pvp's he has done.Good luck Al |
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