David A. Etzioni's Online Review Report Card

Great Doctor ! The Most Competent I have ever met. My colon Ruptured and I went to my closest hospital (It was NOT the Mayo). I developed Sepsis and spent a month there ( Gilbert M***Y ) and the treatment I received almost ended my Life. I was released with a ileostomy / Bag on my side and told to return to be reconnected in 3 months. After I was released I thought there has to be better out there, I contracted the Mayo , Submitted my medical records and was told the review could take a bit of time. To my surprise I was called within a week and told that Dr. Etzioni ( Chief of Surgery Mayo Clinic Phoenix) would like to see me. In our First meeting I was told that the other surgeon had sewn my colon shut, creating a dangerous situation. He said it will take Two surgeries to get me put back together correctly. He looked to my Wife and said (" Robert has been through a lot. We will take care Him") And he did; I received the best care of my Life. Dr. Etzioni In an amazing Surgeon!

Great Doctor ! The Most Competent I have ever met. My colon Ruptured and I went to my closest hospital (It was NOT the Mayo). I developed Sepsis and spent a month there ( Gilbert M***Y ) and the treatment I received almost ended my Life. I was released with a ileostomy / Bag on my side and told to return to be reconnected in 3 months. After I was released I thought there has to be better out there, I contracted the Mayo , submitted my medical records and was told the review could take a bit of time. To my surprise I was called within a week and told that Dr. Etzioni ( Chief of Surgery Mayo Clinic Phoenix) would like to see me. In our First meeting I was told that the other surgeon had sewn my colon shut, creating a dangerous situation. He said it will take Two surgeries to get me put back together correctly. He looked to my Wife and said (" Robert has been through a lot, We will take care Him") And he did; I received the best care of my Life. Dr. Etzioni In an amazing Surgeon!

Great Doctor ! The Most Competent I have ever met. My colon Ruptured and I went to my closest hospital (It was NOT the Mayo). I developed Sepsis and spent a month there ( Gilbert M***Y ) and the treatment I received almost ended my Life. I was released with a ileostomy / Bag on my side and told to return to be reconnected in 3 months. After I was released I thought there has to be better out there, I contracted the Mayo , Submitted my medical records and was told the review could take a bit of time. To my surprise I was called within a week and told that Dr. Etzioni ( Chief of Surgery Mayo Clinic Phoenix) would like to see me. In our First meeting I was told that the other surgeon had sewn my colon shut, creating a dangerous situation. He said it will take Two surgeries to get me put back together correctly. He looked to my Wife and said (" Robert has been through a lot. We will take care Him") And he did; I received the best care of my Life. Dr. Etzioni In an amazing Surgeon!

1. At our first meeting my phone interrupted you, you chuckled and identified my Huey Lewis ring tone before a word was sung :-) 2. When there was a schedule conflict, you called me to work it out, not your nurse or your scheduling department! 3. You explained the procedures clearly, and answered every question with confident reassurance. What others here have called arrogance, I call competence that assured me you were capable of getting me through this life-changing surgery. 4. The hostess who brought my husband to the waiting room said he should not expect the surgeon to come and talk with him. They don't do that anymore... You do, and you took the time to answer all of his questions. I could not have asked for a better doctor or outcome!

Dr. Etzioni was very kind and informative. He met with myself and two of my sisters. He explained the surgery that was needed in great detail. On the morning of surgery I panicked and he was very comforting. His staff was very kind and supportive. I would highly recommend to make the time to have a consultation with Dr. Etzioni. I believe he is the best physician and works at an awesome hospital.

Fantastic doc!!! Was my surgeon for colon cancer and I feel like I got the Best! Was very pleased with my treatment and I am an RN who has worked with many surgeons over many (too many to count) years. I am tough on them and couldn't find anything bad to say in this case. So glad he is the one I ended up with.

I’m a general surgeon and vascular surgeon Who developed diverticulitis. I changed my whole insurance plan for my company with 75 employees and myself in order to go to mayo clinic after my first bout of diverticulitis at an outlying hospital. I met Dr Etzioni And told him that the chances of me having a second episode are relatively high and the reason for my visit was for him to know my history and if I do develop a second bout of diverticulitis I will go to mayo clinic and I would like for him to take care of me. I developed Abdominal pain and I knew I had diverticulitis again. I spoke with him over the phone and he was rude and said I don’t know what you have over the phone. I therefore told him that I will be going to mail clinic emergency room to get a CAT scan. I asked the emergency room physician to notify the doctor. They admitted me to the hospital under a internist. I asked the internist multiple times if he notified Dr Etzioni. He said yes. Not once during my admission did he show up to see me or have one of his residents or fellows see me. The only person that saw me was my vascular surgery buddy who works at Mayo clinic and I told him how disappointed I am and he said he was not surprised. Don’t go there

I am a surgeon who developed diverticulitis and hospitalized at another hospital. I decided that if I needed surgery I would like to go to Mayo Clinic. I had to change my insurance and the insurance of my 75 employees in order to go to Mayo Clinic. I did that and paid much more money for such insurance. I made an appointment with Dr Etzioni And when meeting him I told him that the odds of me having another attack is high and I said the reason for my visit today was for you to know who I am prior to my next attack. I developed a attack and called him on the phone and he said I don’t know what you have over the phone and I told him I was going to the emergency room. I was admitted to the hospital and not once after asking many times did he or his residents or fellow see me . The only person that saw me was an internal medicine doctor despite my frequent requests to see the colorectal surgeon team. My vascular surgeon buddy who works at Mayo told me he was not surprised. Don’t do there!!!

I’m a general surgeon and vascular surgeon Who developed diverticulitis. I changed my whole insurance plan for my company with 75 employees and myself in order to go to mayo clinic after my first bout of diverticulitis at an outlying hospital. I met Dr Etzioni And told him that the chances of me having a second episode are relatively high and the reason for my visit was for him to know my history and if I do develop a second bout of diverticulitis I will go to mayo clinic and I would like for him to take care of me. I developed Abdominal pain and I knew I had diverticulitis again. I spoke with him over the phone and he was rude and said I don’t know what you have over the phone. I therefore told him that I will be going to mail clinic emergency room to get a CAT scan. I asked the emergency room physician to notify the doctor. They admitted me to the hospital under a internist. I asked the internist multiple times if he notified Dr Etzioni. He said yes. Not once during my admission did he show up to see me or have one of his residents or fellows see me. The only person that saw me was my vascular surgery buddy who works at Mayo clinic and I told him how disappointed I am and he said he was not surprised. Don’t go there

I credit Dr. Etzioni with saving my life. My surgery was long and I had several complications, Dr. Etzioni’s skill, experience and knowledge were apparent in performing and repairing my ileostomy. His bedside manner is just wonderful. I recommend him without hesitation.