I had several interactions with staff before a procedure because well, I'm a pretty complex patient. Whether I called in, I either was able to talk to a staff member on my initial call or received a telephone call back promptly if I needed to leave a message.
The staff does not assume every patient uses MyChart and asks how patients would like to receive information. I do use MyChart and prefer it but I am also cognizant that there are patients who may not like using technology to interact with their healthcare team. The nurses made sure that I not only understood preoperative procedures but also what I could expect up until I saw the doctor and post-operative instructions. I did not feel rushed during my time there. They are very organized and all employees work together well making sure they have each other's back.
If they ever perform the wrong procedure on a patient due to a patient identification mix-up, I would be shocked because each employee asked me for my patient information well as why I was being seen. If you are the type of patient that gets annoyed with this, realize they are doing their job and making sure everything is done correctly to the right patient. This is a good thing!
Dr. Bhagatwala was personable, thorough, and efficient which helped me feel at ease over a nerve-racking procedure. He went over my procedure before having me sign a consent form. This is how this process should go. He explained what was done to my designated driver (required for some procedures) and told me when I should return to the office. I was under moderate sedation so my most vivid interactions with him were up to the IV sedative administration.
After my procedure, my DD was advised where to pick me up and the last employee that I interacted with made sure that I got into the car safely. They have an entrance for going and a secondary exit for post-op patients.
Note: I had an early morning procedure. read more