In June went to St. Martin emergency room for severe abdominal pain in lower right side which was quickly diagnosed as appendicitis. The hospital then called in Dr. Horsley to perform the operation. Coincidentally, we had previously booked a 12 day Mediterranean cruise that we were scheduled to leave for in 3 days and we naturally assumed that we were going to have to forfeit the trip. Much to our pleasant surprise, Dr. Horsley was able to perform the appendectomy laparoscopically and 3 days later I was feeling completely well enough to travel (and we wound up having a marvelous vacation!). Dr. Horsley is a very gifted and affable surgeon whom I would definitely recommend! read more