Elise K. Gates's Online Review Report Card

I can not recommend this surgeon my breast cancer surgery and recovery were a living nightmare I am still dealing with an after math of pain. I had massive hematomas it was frightening I looked like I was beaten across my chest, abdomen and other breast with a baseball bat! No one checked for bruising after the surgery, she also approved administration of an unknown to me drug exparel instead of the lidocaine used normally. The pain was excruciating massive swelling when I returned two days afterward I was told I needed a second surgery? I said no I had been thru enough! I was wrapped in compression going forward 3 weeks later a manual evacuation was performed while my poor husband watched her remove 5 cups of blood and clots from my poor breast throwing the gauze and qtips she stirred around to break up the clots inside. Two weeks later I was still horribly swollen and in pain. I went thru another evacuation again being stirred up in my breast area like cake batter! I was left with an open wound which I had to manually express clots and blood from several times a day. When I stated the ace wrap compression was adding to the hematomas I got attitude then when the wound was closing I was accused of not milking my breast area which I sent photos of what I was removing! Still in pain at next follow up I requested an Ultra sound to see why and she refused, again at follow up I requested an ultra sound to see why and she refused! She stated to take Vitamin E blamed it on coffee which I drink 3 cups a day! Vitamin E was a joke the pain increased in September when I decided to see an ortho. After basic Xrays he saw bone spurs where the bra straps and band which I was told to wear 24-7 were rubbing and irritating it showed on Ultra sound as well wear the ortho injected cortisone to try and ease the pain which was now due to the compression and having to wear a bra constantly were hitting! The contracture of Dr Gates surgery is also causing pain I did not and do not want Plastic surgery and it was stated clearly to her. As for the office staff they are amazing compassionate nurses but for this Dr. she needs to listen to her patients go back to school to learn basic oncoplastic technique before she does another surgery! It is my body she caused so much suffering and pain the cosmetic out come is horrible you can see the contracted breast thru my shirts! I had a bad experience hopefully you will not and health grades will not remove what honestly happened.

Recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Dr. Gates is my surgeon for the lumpectomy. From our initial meeting, she made me feel at ease, confident in my outcome and took time to listen to my concerns and explain the process (some of her procedures she used during my surgery were superior to other local hospitals) since this was my first surgery (I am 65). Her Nurse Navigator, Kim, was also very helpful in giving me answers to my many questions. The entire staff at the Elliot Breast Care Center in NH was so friendly which made my cancer journey much easier for me to deal with. I am so happy I chose the Elliot system - they took very good care of me and I highly recommend them.

A compassionate and caring doctor who makes you feel like you are her only patient. Took time to answer every question and even drew pictures to help me better understand my cancer. She shared bits of her life with me as if we were friends and not doctor and patient.

I would highly recommend her She did an excellent job on my breast surgery

I am confident that I am in good hands and that she would take care of me as if I am a family member. She explains everything as simply and as matter of fact as possible with kindness, sensitivity and warmth, and oes not make you feel rushed.

Went to consult with Dr Gates today regarding recent mammogram and biopsy report. Dr Gates is exceptionally knowledgeable, put me at total ease and was so kind and empathetic. I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone who needs surgical referral and feel blessed to have found her.

My wife is a patient of Dr Gates. Each visit I attended with her. On each visit Dr Gates failed to recognize the fact I was even there until I asked a question. I found that was strange for some reason. Rude is the word that comes to mind ! After I asked a question she seemed to lighten up?? John Morse

Extremely grateful to have her as my surgeon. Did a great job with the surgery. Compassionate, patient, and knowledgeable! Just a wonderful lovely person!

A kind compassionate and lovely person. Would recommend her to friends and family. All around wonderful surgeon!

An incredible experience with Dr. Gates from the first visit. Explained everything in detail and even held my hand and rubbed my arm while I was on the operating table. Very caring and compassionate.