"So far, my knowledge of this Doctor is based on third party, but lord, this man is amazing. I am in awe of him. And get this, He has NEVER met me, heard of me, talked to me, nothing, I send him an email, he not only reads it, he answers me, and he answers me in the way a person can only answer if they had actually "percieved" what they read, and if that is not a sign of a good person, let alone a good DOCTOR..tell me what is, AND..tooo BOOT..he is the PROFESSOR of Surgery, booked for months, probably hasnt seen his wife or family in days, and he takes the time to answer my puny letter. God love him, I am sure if I meet him, he will continue to inspire me.
04-20-01
Inspire? Way too SMALL a word. My first impression of Dr. Hocking, was wow, he is just as human in real life as he is in my brain!! His office staff (other than ANGELA) is lovely. My two angels, Miriam and Jennica, what sweethearts. Miriam is a temp unfortunately and wont be there for long. I think future patients can rest assured, that if they are educated prior to meeting with him, that any questions they ask, no matter how silly or redundant will be answered with aplomb. Also, I think this Doctor is very realistic. He does not set you up for expectations that would encourage you to believe in fantasy results. He also takes responsibility. Risks of surgery, well, I think that he realiszes as we all do, that fate has a hand in that, and while he stresses the importance of both quality surgical procedures and good after care, he is also aware that God has a plan.
I think this man is just a walking example of good medicine. If more Doctors were like him, this world would be a happy, healthier place! (I would go on, but some of you are probably experiencing nauseau post op anyway! hehe)
Oh and negative comments? with regards to him? hmm. I think he bites his fingernails! lol
July 30th 2001
I know it is wierd but I just have to continue my hero worship of this man, he is so good to me, he emails me even on vacation! God love him and his family. He is truly the nicest man, and a superb doctor. Thanks God for letting me find Dr. Michael Hocking!"
