When you hear the words "YOU HAVE CANCER" and in my case it was prostate cancer, fear and anxiety set in immediately.  You then begin to move forward and how fortunate to have Dr. David Ornstein and his staff.
 
Our first contact with Dr. Ornstein's office was with Griselda.  From the start , Griselda showed professionalism and compassion. She is very efficient  at her job.

Our first meeting with Dr. Ornstein gave us a sigh of relief because he eludes confidence as well as a positive attitude concerning  the "ROBOTIC PROSTATECTOMY" procedure and the overall outcome including the recovery process.   Dr. Ornstein was very specific and precise in what I was to expect from not only the surgery but the coming weeks perhaps months.  He explained thoroughly why he believes  "ROBOTIC" surgery is the best method. Some of his reasons being, NO large incision, therefore, requiring less  time and attention to heal, making the recovery process much less painful.  He would also be able to view the prostate and the surrounding area with 3 D vision, unlike with traditional removal you can only see what is straight in front of you.
 
Dr. Ornstein took into consideration the fact that many weeks had passed since my diagnosis and was able to schedule my surgery within 2 weeks of my initial consultation and examination with him at Long Beach Memorial Hospital.
 
Dr. Ornstein predicted a 3 hr. surgery which was accurate and a release from the hospital the very next morning after my surgery.  From the time of admittance, having surgery and actually being discharged was only 24 hours!  Dr. Ornstein came into my room the evening of my surgery to check on me and to advise me that he had already made arrangements with one of his interns for my discharge the next morning  or I could opt to wait for him to come around noon to do the discharge himself.  As promised Dr. Finley was there prompt and early and I was set to go home! Again, this was consistent with their protocol and further confirming my confidence with my choice of doctor and type of procedure.
 
Although, necessary  to wear a catheter for the next 11 days after my discharge, I am quite pleased to be in my own bed, in my own home and able to have the mobility I have with very little discomfort. I did have a couple of occasions to contact Sarah with his office  with some medical questions when I was at home, and she was responsive, friendly, concerned  and helpful in a very timely manner.
 
Dr. Ornstein contacted me the day after my release with the "GREAT" news that my cancer was contained to the prostate and to inquire about how I was doing.   This personal telephone call in such a timely manner was appreciated and comforting to me.  I believe my follow up medical attention I will be requiring from Dr. Ornstein and his staff will be equal to what I have been fortunate to receive this far.
 
Sincerely, a Grateful Patient
 
Richard Jones