York, Dr. Douglas G.

After a routine colonoscopy I was dignosed wtih appendicitis and referred to Dr Douglas York (the Oregon Clinic surgical specialty group). I met with him at 1pm and he explained the options for treating appendicitis. He said the usual treatment is surgery which I understood. Given this was two days before Thanksgiving I didn't want to be dashing for the ER if it burst so I asked if he could do the surgery immediately. I went down to check in at St Vincent Hospital and by 3pm was being prepped for surgery. All of the nurses were excellent and I was confident the procedure would go well. I woke up after the surgery feeling considerably better. The surgery was done with small incisions so no stitches, no scars and virtually no pain. Dr York and two interns spoke to me after surgery and the next day I was able to go home. He also called a couple days later to see how I was doing. Everyone was amazed at my quick recovery and I believe that Dr York's skill had a lot to do with not having pain or complications following the surgery.