I went to this doctor because I was having problems breathing through my nose. I suspected I had a deviated septum that was then made worse after a car wreck that I had 6 months previously. Within 10 minutes of arriving for my first appointment I was seen by the doctor. I explained my issues, and was then taken into the exam room where again, I only had to wait a few minutes to be seen. My suspicions were shortly confirmed and I was taken to a room to watch an informative video about surgery to correct a deviated septum. They scheduled me for an appointment for CT Scan the next day at a clinic in Bellevue and a return appointment to their clinic to follow up. That exam also was very short and I was in and out in less than 15 minutes.
Due to unforeseen illness I could not attend the next appointment and had to reschedule. The staff was very understanding and made my appointment for the next day after I called to inform them I was better. They went over the CT Scan CD with me and scheduled me for surgery during that appointment. They had appointments available 3 weeks from that date. However, I choose to take an appointment a month and a half away, since that fit my schedule better. The week of my surgery they called me and went over everything that I needed to know for the septoplasty and turbine reduction, which was very helpful and reduced my stress about it.
When i arrived at the clinic, it was barely ten minutes that I had to wait to go back once I checked in. All of the members of the team came to my exam room to meet me and go over everything that was going to happen. I was very happy with their friendliness and how nice they all were to me. I wasn't nervous at all once they led me back for my surgery. Once I got out of surgery the nurse and the pharmacist were very friendly, and went over everything I needed to know about my medications. I was a little panicky when I first got out of the bed and into the sitting room, but the nurse sat with me and talked to me which calmed me down a great deal. She was so nice and helpful! Once I felt okay, she helped me walk to the pick up area and helped me get in my car.
I returned to work a little over a week after my surgery and didn't have any problems. My total off time, including the time off for the appointments, was maybe 12 days.
It has now been 2 and half weeks since my surgery and I feel great! It feels so amazing to be able to breathe through my nose! I can't wait until i'm fully healed and able to go hiking once again. I've sorely missed being able to do that! The only issue I seem to be having is learning how to breathe through my nose instead of my mouth haha!
This was the best experience that I have had with receiving help with a medical issue. Overall, everything was taken care of right away, I don't think it could have been any faster! Dr. Gumprecht is a great doctor! He was so nice, straight to the point, and made me laugh quite a few times! Everyone on the staff was so nice and caring, it was a very positive experience! I have since referred a family member with a similar issue, as well as several friends! Thank you for your help! :) read more