Recently referred here for consult due to a family member having a disease which attacked the liver specifically To start this physician ran late - more than 15 minutes, but will overlook at this can happen although it should not. Disrespectful of patient time. Then accepted a call from his family member during the consult, this eats away the time he has to address my concerns and leaves one feeling they have been referred to the wrong specialist. Consults are billed to AHC based on the fact you are dealing with the patient, not putting out other fires or dealing with other distractions. If these were related to him being on call fine, but why on call when you are in clinic. He then proceeded with family history and made an extremely inflammatory statement about a family member and the disease they experienced which almost cost a life due to misdiagnosed illness of another specialist. I found this so insulting and presumptive on his part I did not feel this consult to be productive in any manner. The review and experiences on this physician range from terribly negative with surgical procedure that needed other experts to fix to the positive. My review is based on the negative experience-the arrogance I saw demonstrated and the lack of appropriate information to make the statements which were made to myself. Luckily in Alberta we do have a wealth of excellent physicians and surgeons which allows us the patient to move forward finding one that still seems to have compassion and caring about patients. When you review as with anything take the good and the bad and attempt to determine if this physician is qualified to address your needs as the patient. Providing respect, knowledge, understanding then you will have found the right and most qualified physician for your needs. I cannot recommend based simply on my experience with this gentleman. Maybe it is time to start winding down a practice when key elements of practice are long gone. If you need a surgery that is complicated Camrose is not equipped to manage these you will require the larger centres where additional resources are readily available.
Posted Date : 22/02/2020
Anonymous
I have seen Dr. Fletcher twice now. The first in 2009, the second ind 2013. His office folk are polite, run an on time shop with out the “frills”. Dr. Fletcher himself is usually of little words. He is to the point, doesn’t muddy waters or waste time worrying about fragile feelings. If you are looking for pampering and coddling, this is not the office for you. If you do need someone who will diligently do their level best to fix your problem and truly improve your health in a frank and honest manner than consider this doctor. During both my surgeries, Dr. Fletcher was in each morning to review, always factual. I have a chronic issue that requires repeat treatment and Dr. Fletcher’s surgery in 2009 had me feeling better than I ever did before… For 4 years instead of the usual 2. I for one belief he is one of the most skilled surgeons we have serving us today and am great full to be one of his patients.
Anonymous
Dr. Fletcher has been great to my family, he has done 2 surgeries for us and no complaints. He does not have the bed side mannor for sure, but he knows what he is doing and I would trust him 100%.
Anonymous
Professional, listens and honest, and Nurse Jolene is fantastic!!
Anonymous
Highly recommend Dr. Fletcher, he performed my hernia surgery. Very professional and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you Dr. Fletcher
Anonymous
I had my surgery done by. Dr. Fletcher
He is amazing he saved my life. AWSOME surgeon
Thank you Dr Fletcher!