Patient Stories
Stitches
He numbed my knee (“you’re going to feel a slight ‘pinch’ here” which is usually the 2nd biggest lie in the world), and set about with his needle and heavy-duty thread. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
I went to the doctor because I was concerned about what looked like a blister on my chest that wouldn’t go away. The doctor looked at it but wasn’t concerned. But then he saw a dark freckle he didn’t like the look of. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
I had a suspicious looking mole on my thigh; the mole was particularly dark. The doctor looked at the mole and said it looked "interesting." He recommended doing a biopsy. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
I went to the dermatologist for a full-body check. The doctor noticed a mole on my arm that appeared suspicious. Read More
Septoplasty
I had a severely deviated septum that my doctors believed to be contributing to recurrent sinus infections and migraines. They recommended a septoplasty. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
I have a history of suspicious skin lesions. Most recently, I had a mole that looked suspicious so the doctor decided to biopsy it. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
A dermatologist examined a mole on my back and said it was irregular. He recommended removing it. Read More
Septoplasty
The goal of the surgery was to increase airflow through my nose and reduce the effects of snoring and sleep apnea. Read More
Septoplasty
I had sleep apnea and hearing loss. My doctor recommended getting my adenoids removed, fixing a deviated septum and having ear tubes inserted to drain the fluid buildup. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
I go to a dermatologist annually for a check-up on my moles and she was concerned about one on my back that had changed color. She recommended that I get it removed. Read More
Stitches
I slashed my finger when a bowl dropped, cracked and fell on my finger. The cut was deep and opened up a long flap of skin. The doctor said a tendon was injured and that the wound needed stitches. Read More
Stitches Removal
I cut my finger and had five stitches put in. Ten days later I had the stitches removed. Read More
Septoplasty
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a couple of years ago and have found it difficult to sleep with a CPAP machine. My sleep doctor referred me to an ear/nose/throat specialist who said I was a good candidate for a septoplasty. Read More
Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal
My wife suggested I go to the doctor to have my hand checked out for an 'age spot' that was getting bigger. The doctor examined the spot very carefully with a magnifying glass. He suggested that while it didn't look irregular enough to be pre-cancerous, we shouldn't take any chances and thus get it removed. Read More
Septoplasty
I could not breathe through my nose; it meant I did not sleep well and it was affecting other areas of my life. My doctor recommended a septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Read More
Breast Reduction
I was a 34DDD, weighed 135 and am 5’3”. I had back pains, neck pains, permanent indents in my shoulders from bra straps and working out, which is usually something I love to do, became unbearable. The pain and comfort issues I was having were not the only reasons I had breast reduction. I also had it done to gain my confidence back. Read More
