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    Quote Originally Posted by smrcalidiv View Post
    Let me start off by saying that I do appreciate everyone's comments on the matter, but I hope that this doesn't turn into an unnecessary argument.

    I think we can all agree that simply looking at a list...seeing a name...and then showing up for surgery would be unwise...at best.

    Using a list to see some names to THEN research makes complete sense to me.

    Anyone who has frequented these boards should (I know we shouldn't assume) know that all transplant docs are not created equal...and there is probably one person who is "unhappy" about their experience with even the most highly regarded surgeon. Whether it's justified or not is another story.

    Here is what I have been doing:
    1. I read the boards and look at the result pages.
    2. I take note of names that pop up frequently with good results.
    3. I then research those names via Google to get a broader perspective than just these board members...Yelp, Youtube, other boards, etc...
    4. If everything looks good I then schedule a consultation.

    I now have a consultation with Dr. Diep scheduled...and I will continue to look around in the meantime.

    If anyone has firsthand experience with him I would love to hear it.

    I don't think there is any argument brewing here. Ultimately I respect anyone's legitimate opinion regardless of whether or not I agree with it.

    Your breakdown is logical, particularly point #3, but I need to stress something about unhappy patients. There is more than one for every famous doctor name out there. I think it is safe to say the famous names you hear of are famous for one reason or another. They either do big sessions, high density or a combination. Some are known simply for creating very natural results but usually this involves a number of grafts that is higher than what the next guy would recommend, but in some way shape or form, these doctors push the boundaries. They all have unhappy patients, and yes some are justified while others are not but you will rarely ever know about them.

    Here is something you should incorporate into your consultations. Ask each doctor, point blank, how many unhappy patients they have. If any of them say zero, walk out. Don't even bother with the rest of the consultation because you can't believe anything else that comes out of their mouth and that is not what you want to deal with when it comes to your own head. If they kind of dance around the subject, just stop them politely and ask them to give you a number. It's a simple answer to give and shouldn't require an explanation for the answer, before the answer is given.

    I think that since you've been reading for a while you should have a grasp on the basics. Go with your gut. Good luck!
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    I wonder how Dr. Berman in Palo Alto would compare with the others in your list?

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    Quote Originally Posted by vord View Post
    I wonder how Dr. Berman in Palo Alto would compare with the others in your list?
    In my list? I can't say as I've never been to his clinic but I personally would not consider anyone that has a 500.00 gift certificate if you ask for an information kit. I think Ron Popeil called his clinic though, he wants his 1997 infomercial marketing tactics back.
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