This has been my ENT for a little over a year. Went to Dr. Brandes for some sinus issues I've been having. After numerous appointments, antibiotics, testing etc. it was determined that I should have surgery. I went for a second cat scan to make sure there wasn't any "changes" from the first one which was approximately a year prior. I agreed, and proceeded with the test. Again, it was agreed upon to have surgery. I scheduled surgery for November 9, 2022. On November 4th, I received a phone call from a number that I did not recognize, so I let it go to voicemail and figured if it was important they would leave a message or call back. A message was left. It was Dr. Brandes office telling me that unfortunately they would have to cancel my surgery for the 9th and if I had any questions, I could call back!! Seriously??? IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?? Maybe one.....why is my surgery being cancelled??? It took me about 1 1/2 hrs to finally reach someone I could talk to...prior to this I kept getting a recording to leave a message. The girl (not sure on her title) told me that Dr. Brandes asked her to call his patients and cancel all his surgeries, he was selling his practice and he has a lot on his mind!! Well, guess what....don't we all!!! She said they would call me back the next day, which was a Saturday or the following Monday so we can figure out my next steps!! No phone call!!! Neither days!! Actually, I'm writing this on December 29th and still no phone call. I did however receive a letter from E.N.T. Surgical Associates (Dr. Brandes) today that states as of December 31st, he is retiring!!!! He sold his practice!! You know what....good for him!!! I get it!! It's probably time!! No, it's probably over due!! I do not have any issues with the man retiring....what I do have issues with is that he took my money and time for over a year, scheduled my surgery, and then cancelled 4 days ahead of time!! He knew well in advance that he was planning on selling his practice and stepping down. He should have NEVER scheduled my appointment for surgery knowing he wasn't going to do it!!! The practice has been sold and other Drs are seeing his patients, unfortunately I do not feel comfortable having anything to do with Dr. Brandes nor the Drs he recommends. Find a different practice to be seen, like I have to do after a year later. read more