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Neil Hutcher
"What was your first impression of him/her? My first impression of Dr. Neil Hutcher is that he was very straight forward and to the point. He let me know this was a serious operation and so were my conditions that I had. I liked his open and honest information. How did your impression change over time? Dr. Hutcher was the same from day one, open, honest and very patient. He took the time and answered every question that I had. How would you describe his/her office staff? They are all very professional, friendly, and helpful too. I love all of them. Barbara is great, his nurse. If you have a question she gets back to you that very day. When you visit her for your post-op visits she is very informative and also takes as much time that is needed to answer any and all of your questions. She also give suggestions on situations, very helpful. What did you like least about him/her? I really can't think of anything to be honest. I can't think of a thing. What should future patients know about him/her? He is the BEST surgeon in Richmond. He has done about 3,000 gastric by-pass surgeries and he only does open to make sure he doesn't miss anything. He makes sure you are conformable in the hospital and he visited me every single morning and evening before he went home. I can't say enough great things about him. On the last day that I was in the hospital, I got up extra early and was dressed and ready to go home when he came by to see me. I said I've been waiting for you and he just laughed. He has a good sense of humor too. How much does he/she emphasize aftercare? He does emphasize all follow-up visits and he is a very active participant in the gastric by-pass group at St. Mary's Hospital. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month and Dr. Hutcher is always there to support his patients and the group. Does he/she have a structured aftercare program? Yes, you go to see him for the first 6 weeks, every two weeks and then once every three months and then I think one every six months. How did he/she address the risks of surgery? He makes no beans about the serious nature of this surgery and does everything he can to prevent complications. I had a central line, was given strong antibiotics, work compression hoes, given heparin shots and encourage to walk as much as possible. I also had to use an incentive spirometer to prevent pneumonia every 2 hours. I also given TED stockings to wear in the hospital and while I was at home to prevent blood clots. How would you rate him/her overall? I would give him the highest rating there is, 100%. He saved my life!!!! and now I am much happier and I feel WONDERFUL. Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or both great? Both are great but I think of him as an EXPERT in the line of gastric by-pass surgery and the patients that have this done. If you have any questions about Dr. Neil Hutcher or his staff please email me. You know you are in good hands with Dr. Hutcher."

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (COE)
"It was outstanding. I just had a problem with one nurse in giving me pain meds but she finally did after about 1.5 hours in pain."
About Me
Richmond, VA
Location
40.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
09/22/2003
Surgery Date
Apr 26, 2003
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