Caroline C.

Looking for promo codes--couldn't find---I think I have a credit

Under NO circumstances should you select Michael Gordon as your surgeon. In the beginning, I had confidence, but that deteriorated, quickly. What was to be a rather simple surgery to remove a small mucus cyst on my finger, evolved into a terrible nightmare. After the surgery, I was experiencing SEVERE pain and noticed a small grey area on the incision. During the post op visit, I told him that I felt my finger was infected and asked for an antibiotic, which he refused to prescribe. On the Friday after the visit, the area began to engulf my finger. I sent a photo to the office, which was very slow to respond. When they did acknowledge the email, they stated that it was a blister and not to worry about it. By Friday evening, I was in so much pain that I went to the ER. A lab test confirmed my suspicion that it was a SEVERE staph infection. The ER physician prescribed an oral antibiotic. The next day when I removed the bandage, I was so horrified at the appearance of my finger, I was rushed back to the ER. At that juncture, I was given an IV antibiotic and instructed to see Michael Gordon on Monday. At that visit, he was totally unconcerned and indifferent. It took months and months and months for my finger to heal. Another small area appeared. I went into the office, at which time, he stated, after looking at the x-ray, that I had osteomyelitis. He wanted to perform surgery on my already fragile finger. I called my primary care and demanded a second opinion. She did a simple lab test and referred me to an infectious disease physician. They both agreed that no infection was present. It was a miracle that I did not lose the finger. I filed two complaints: one with the hospital and one with the Colorado Medical Board. Both absolved him of any responsibility in this matter. I feel that it is my duty to warn the public since these two entities refuse to protect the public. SO PLEASE BEWARE!