Dr Burgess is a best in class surgeon. I was in very bad shape and needed my gallbladder removed immediately. Under the care of my GI dr, they referred me to Dr Burgess for an immediate consult. Before I even walked out the door from my GI drs office, Emily the surgical scheduler called me to assess my symptoms and connect me with Dr Burgess. I drove down to sharp memorial hospital in San Diego where Dr Burgess met me in the ER at 8:30pm in the evening. His care, compassion, and expertise put me immediately at ease. I had testing run and was admitted. Dr Burgess removed my gallbladder the next day. 3 days prior I was sent home from an Inland Empire ER stating my situation wasn't urgent. I'm very lucky Dr Burgess saw my situation as an emergency, I had not been able to eat or drink for days and was deteriorating quickly. Due to other health issues not related to the gallbladder- Dr Burgess has assisted in 3 additional surgeries I have had in the last year including an emergency total colectomy. He held an intricate role in saving my life. I firmly believe that I may not be here today to write this review had Dr Burgess not been there for me that night in the ER. The course of events that landed me in the care of Dr Burgess and his partner Dr Schultzel gave me my second chance at life. Thank you isn't a large enough word to fully express my gratitude. read more