I was extremely fortunate to have Dr. Strichartz as my surgeon for my robotic sigmoid colectomy using the da Vinci robot. As with my past surgeries, my body likes to be different and difficult, and Dr. Strichartz was up for the challenge and did an outstanding job adjusting for the unexpected and carefully stitching things up afterward. In addition to being a very experienced and skilled surgeon, Dr. Strichartz has been pleasant and informative, and appeared to be invested in my well-being from the first time I met him. He thoroughly explained the surgical procedure and what to expect during recovery, taking into account my medical history, comments, and questions. Every time I sent him a message, he responded right away with exactly the information I was looking for. When I arrived at the hospital for my surgery, every person that I interacted with commented about Dr. Strichartz being a wonderful surgeon and how much they enjoy working with him. After my surgery, Dr. Strichartz visited me in the hospital every morning to check on my physical condition and talk to me about how I was doing, then update my post operative care orders if needed. I felt like he truly listened to me, that he had empathy for what I was going through, but was also encouraging. My follow up visits in his office have also been very pleasant, and my husband and I enjoy talking with Dr. Strichartz and his assistant Lauren as we learn what steps are next in my recovery. read more