Hi all!

I have an appointment with Dr. Monash next Tuesday. I am wondering if anyone here has had surgery with him or any other surgeon in Tucson. I am ready to get this process started and want to pick the best surgeon available.

Dr. Stevenson with True Results in Scottsdale I think also has a practice in Tucson. I was originally scheduled with him, but was switched by TR due to some scheduling issues. I did meet with him for the consult and liked him. Also checked him out with the DO Board and nothing on his file to not consider using him.

I had my band placed by Dr. Stevenson and a revision/ hernia repair with Dr. Monash two weeks ago. I liked Dr. Stevenson but what I disliked was the fact that a nurse practioner was handling my after care. I ended up having a slip and had to take several trips to Scottsdale for follow up care (barium swallow). After being told I had a minor slip and it would heal on its own I went for a second opinion with Dr. Monash and a third with Dr. Galvani at UMC. Both Dr. Galvani and Dr. Monash said I needed a revision (reband placement) while TrueResults said everything was normal.

I absolutely love Dr. Monash. He is honest and straight forward with you. I can ask him any band related question. Such as the left shoulder pain many people experience. I asked Dr. Stevenson and was told it wasn't related to the band. While Dr. Monash gave an explanation and reasoning behind his answer. I wish I would have paid the $2,000 more from the beginning and went with Dr. Monash. Don't waste your time with TrueResults.

Thank you! My insurance preselected Monash and I hadn't heard anything about him.

I'm glad you are having a better experience.

Does Monash do his surgeries in a hospital or at his center?