I wrote through his website asking for information a week ago. Finally on Tuesday, I got a reply that they got my message and would be sending me some information.

Still waiting. Is this a typical response from them?

I usually get really fast replies so this has surprised me since it was a basic inquiry (when coordinators/doctors just forward typical intro forms/information).

I like prompt answers so it makes me hesitant to even consider his practice, but I figured I would ask if this is the norm.

I hope this comes across in the way it is intended. I am not gifted when it comes to writing.

And no one could think more highly of Omar than I do (well' date=' probably a lot of you probably feel the same). But Omar is the Dr.'s assistant, he does not directly provide medical care. I bet with all of the running around he did, he still checked on the patients still in the hospital. But, really, what is he going to do for you in the hospital? Yes, he can contact the Dr. if need be, but you are in the hospital, there is always a Dr. there. We had a lovely young woman Dr. there while I was there and she and I had lovely lengthy conversations.

He is also just a phone call away.

While we were there, we did want to run around and see things, but patient needs were always first. He would say, I have to stop by the hospital for someone for example or take someone for their leak test, then he would tell us when he was available to take us sightseeing.[/quote']

You nailed it. When Omar is there holding the puke tray for people this is him going above and beyond for patients comfort. I think it's safe to say its not in his job description. Well written thin my mind. :-)