Dr. Waleed Ibrahim has been my gastroenterologist for approximately 15 years as I had concerns with family genetic history of bowel issues. This last time, I was also scheduled for an endoscopy. Quite frankly, I was freaked out with the thought of that and spiked a very high blood pressure with the procedure having to be rescheduled.
Part of the issue was a very long wait time as Doctor's Hospital was trying something new and that department was on rush mode, behind time and an excitable staff person (RN?) who repeatedly told me why we needed to reschedule as she retook my blood pressure 5 times in as many minutes. Dr. had poked his head in to see what was happening.
The reschedule 3 weeks later went so much better with me being put in a much quieter side room with efficient and calmer staff. I wish I could remember the name of the anesthesiologist because he deserves a shout out as he introduced himself to me, outlined his role in the procedure and reassured me he would take care to see I was properly sedated. Dr. Ibrahim had also checked in with me, explaining everything again as he was waiting for a room, which happened in a short while.
The procedure was nothing short of a miracle after the previous attempt as I was told it was starting and the next thing I knew I was in recovery, no anxiety, no fear, no pain, no bloating as with previous colonoscopies!!!
From beginning to end (no pun intended), Dr. Ibrahim's office and staff are top-notch with caring concern and accommodations for his patients. I would highly recommend him for any issues you might have with that body system. read more