Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 > I have only heard the > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > Deb may be only one patient, but it was a pretty big complaint. Yes, Dr Ren appears to be a skilled and competent surgeon, but what makes a surgeon is how they handle decision-making in an unforseen urgent situation. In Deb's case, it appears that she flubbed in a pinch. No, I am not a Dr Ren patient, but I've worked with many surgeons. I am not implying that Dr Ren is a " bad " surgeon at all. I just would not want her doing a snap decision change in my surgery unless it was an option that had been previously discussed, and it was discussed with my health care proxy. Any surgeon can be skilled and competent during routine expected situations.. its the actions they choose during unforseen complications that makes them great. Just my .02, Liane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Dear Liane, To say that Dr. Ren " flubbed " in a pinch is very unfair. Do you know this case firsthand? Who is to say that the surgeons decision was wrong? Maybe the other alternatives were worse? All surgeries have risk, sometimes things will not work out perfectly, each human body is unique. I know for a fact that Dr. Ren will do the absolute best for each of her patients. Dr. Ren explained all of the risks to me quite clearly. I have 2 small children and I have no problem putting my life in her hands. She does not take chances. Also, the one unhappy patient names varies agencies that are supposedly investigating Dr. Ren. I've checked and keep on checking weekly and no agency listed by this patient has any record of a meritous complaint or disciplenary action on file. That makes me wonder. Why make false statements? Best of Luck to All. Jane J. BMI 42 Pre-op April 26, 2001 Lap BDP/DS Dr. Ren NYU Medical Center, NYC www.thinforlife.org www.duodenalswitch.com > > I have only heard the > > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > > > Deb may be only one patient, but it was a pretty big complaint. Yes, > Dr Ren appears to be a skilled and competent surgeon, but what makes a > surgeon is how they handle decision-making in an unforseen urgent > situation. In Deb's case, it appears that she flubbed in a pinch. No, > I am not a Dr Ren patient, but I've worked with many surgeons. I am > not implying that Dr Ren is a " bad " surgeon at all. I just would not > want her doing a snap decision change in my surgery unless it was an > option that had been previously discussed, and it was discussed with > my health care proxy. Any surgeon can be skilled and competent during > routine expected situations.. its the actions they choose during > unforseen complications that makes them great. > Just my .02, > Liane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Dear Liane, To say that Dr. Ren " flubbed " in a pinch is very unfair. Do you know this case firsthand? Who is to say that the surgeons decision was wrong? Maybe the other alternatives were worse? All surgeries have risk, sometimes things will not work out perfectly, each human body is unique. I know for a fact that Dr. Ren will do the absolute best for each of her patients. Dr. Ren explained all of the risks to me quite clearly. I have 2 small children and I have no problem putting my life in her hands. She does not take chances. Also, the one unhappy patient names varies agencies that are supposedly investigating Dr. Ren. I've checked and keep on checking weekly and no agency listed by this patient has any record of a meritous complaint or disciplenary action on file. That makes me wonder. Why make false statements? Best of Luck to All. Jane J. BMI 42 Pre-op April 26, 2001 Lap BDP/DS Dr. Ren NYU Medical Center, NYC www.thinforlife.org www.duodenalswitch.com > > I have only heard the > > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > > > Deb may be only one patient, but it was a pretty big complaint. Yes, > Dr Ren appears to be a skilled and competent surgeon, but what makes a > surgeon is how they handle decision-making in an unforseen urgent > situation. In Deb's case, it appears that she flubbed in a pinch. No, > I am not a Dr Ren patient, but I've worked with many surgeons. I am > not implying that Dr Ren is a " bad " surgeon at all. I just would not > want her doing a snap decision change in my surgery unless it was an > option that had been previously discussed, and it was discussed with > my health care proxy. Any surgeon can be skilled and competent during > routine expected situations.. its the actions they choose during > unforseen complications that makes them great. > Just my .02, > Liane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Dear Liane, To say that Dr. Ren " flubbed " in a pinch is very unfair. Do you know this case firsthand? Who is to say that the surgeons decision was wrong? Maybe the other alternatives were worse? All surgeries have risk, sometimes things will not work out perfectly, each human body is unique. I know for a fact that Dr. Ren will do the absolute best for each of her patients. Dr. Ren explained all of the risks to me quite clearly. I have 2 small children and I have no problem putting my life in her hands. She does not take chances. Also, the one unhappy patient names varies agencies that are supposedly investigating Dr. Ren. I've checked and keep on checking weekly and no agency listed by this patient has any record of a meritous complaint or disciplenary action on file. That makes me wonder. Why make false statements? Best of Luck to All. Jane J. BMI 42 Pre-op April 26, 2001 Lap BDP/DS Dr. Ren NYU Medical Center, NYC www.thinforlife.org www.duodenalswitch.com > > I have only heard the > > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > > > Deb may be only one patient, but it was a pretty big complaint. Yes, > Dr Ren appears to be a skilled and competent surgeon, but what makes a > surgeon is how they handle decision-making in an unforseen urgent > situation. In Deb's case, it appears that she flubbed in a pinch. No, > I am not a Dr Ren patient, but I've worked with many surgeons. I am > not implying that Dr Ren is a " bad " surgeon at all. I just would not > want her doing a snap decision change in my surgery unless it was an > option that had been previously discussed, and it was discussed with > my health care proxy. Any surgeon can be skilled and competent during > routine expected situations.. its the actions they choose during > unforseen complications that makes them great. > Just my .02, > Liane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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