My GI doctor referred me to Dr. Altom for a chronic and very painful condition that had made my life miserable for years. At my first appointment with Dr. Altom, she was extremely concerned about my situation, and I was impressed with how much compassion she showed me. We decided on a course of treatment which included outpatient surgery. The surgery went perfectly and I have been pain-free ever since, even though she told my husband while I was in recovery that I would have a lot of discomfort for about 2 weeks. I cannot believe I put up with the pain and discomfort for so many years, but I am so glad I ended up in the hands of Dr. Altom. I highly recommend her to anyone needing gastrointestinal surgery. You will not find a more compassionate and skilled surgeon than Dr. Altom. read more