Dr Reid operated on me in April of this year for a lap and excision of endometriomas (chocolate cysts in the ovaries). He has an excellent reputation as a bit of a guru and was recommended by my fertility specialist who is the best! She assisted him in surgery. 6 weeks later I started my first IVF cycle and got a BFP!
I only had a brief appointment with him prior to surgery, we didn't talk much as by then I had diagnosed endo for 18 months so I didn't have too many questions! But he answered any questions knowledgeably. He is a very straight talker which I appreciate.
ETA: It is not unusual that he wouldn't do any kind of physical exam at your appointment. Endo can only be diagnosed through Lap (and very occasionally signs can be seen on an ultrasound, for example my right ovary was fixed onto my pelvis so they could see that). If you were there for another reason - eg pain in vag or cervix or discharge or something, that might justify an exam, but not endo.
The previous year I had surgery with another gyno and I was sooo much happier with the whole Dr Reid experience. Although he did cost me about $800 more than the other Dr, even with private health cover.
Are you going to St Lukes hospital? It was just brilliant (although expensive).
Let us know how your colonosopy went and the endo surgery. Good luck xo
Last edited by AliB; October 1st, 2009 at 02:03 PM.
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