A great big thank you to Dr. Snelgrove and his team for responding to my request for a colonoscopy as I was experiencing stomach pain and worried that my rectal cancer had returned. He took the time to fit me in and pushed all my tests forward as the system currently is taking longer than ever to follow up. Thankfully the surgery to remove half of my rectum was a complete success and still cancer free after 3 years!
Posted Date : 30/05/2023
Surgery performed. He did a surgery for me that Dr. Bradley declined to do. Dr. Snellgrove was also willing to respect my wishes. The surgery went great, and I am so happy. I used to have an ostomy for five years, and it was terrible. I struggled with numerous prolapses and leakages terribly. My self-image was destroyed, and it sent me into a spiral of depression and addictions. All of which I reversed when I got rid of my ostomy and I built my life again and was so happy. I was admitted to the hospital with an internal hernia. Dr. Snellgrove was confident that he could perform the surgery without having to give me another ostomy. The next day, the system rotated in a new attending surgeon, Dr. Bradley, who declined to perform the surgery because she had no "bailout." What exactly would I have done if Dr. Bradley was my only choice? I guess just die. Dr. Snellgrove rotated back on and said he would respect my wishes. He had confidence that he wouldn't have to give me a stoma, though. My life is full-filled with lots of friends, a close relationship with my brother, a career I love, hobbies, community, and so much more. I honestly have no way of repaying Dr. Snellgrove. Just please know how thankful I am, and how happy I have made the life you chose to save.
Posted Date : 11/04/2023
Was a great doctor. Needed emergency surgery. Healing with medication didn’t work. Dr Snelgrove said surgery was needed. Got iit done as soon as possible. Was nice bedside manner and easy to talk to Also his team was all great. Thank you Dennis
Posted Date : 25/10/2022
Dr. Snelgrove is an amazing surgeon. He has wonderful bedside manner and put me at ease before my surgery. I needed an urgent subtotal colectomy for my chrons disease after medication failed. His whole team was compassionate and took really good care of me. After being severely sick for 2 months, Dr. Snelgrove gave me my life back and my new stoma saved me. So grateful. Brittany
Posted Date : 24/10/2022
Dr. Snelgrove changed my life. I had been suffering with a disease for over 10 years until it was finally diagnosed in 2021. I met with Dr. Snelgrove that same year (November 2021) where he preformed a surgery that has changed the way I live my day to day life. When i think about the surgery part, as much as it sucked - i'm thankful everyday for the experience because now I can live my life like more people and it's all thanks to him. Very kind man with a lot of empathy.
Posted Date : 03/10/2022
Anonymous
Wonderful bedside manners….very knowledgeable..My Mom’s surgery went very well. He is always on time, does not keep you waiting. He also returns phone calls!!!
Anonymous
Dr. Snelgrove was very compassionate, through and did an excellent job surgically. He takes all the time necessary to explain things and answer questions, he is an excellent communicator.
Thank you Dr. Snelgrove
Anonymous
I was recently admitted to the U. Of A. Hospital with a ruptured appendix that was not responding to antibiotic therapy. Dr. Snelgrove clearly explained his reommendations and proposed treatment. Following the surgery I could already feel a difference. My progress was slow but steady and was discharged after 11 days of IV antibiotics. I was extremely impressed with his reassurance that I was progressing well and with the time he took to talk to me and answer my many questions. I now know I can look foreward to a full recovery . Thank you Dr. Snelgrove
Anonymous
My father was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and we are so thankful to have had Dr.Snelgrove! He is a calm, kind and humble man who truly cares about his patients. He was very open to discussion, and very patient in answering all questions asked by both my father and us as family. Dr.Snelgrove was able to complete the surgery laprascopically (which was never guaranteed) and also provided prompt response and care after discharge when needed. Thank-you for your exceptional care to my Father!
Anonymous
I was recently referred to Dr. Snelgrove for a bowel resection secondary to Crohn’s disease. Dr. Snelgrove has an excellent bedside manner. He was able to do the surgery laparoscopically, and I have healed fantastically after my surgery. I feel lucky to have had such a skilled surgeon, who is also very approachable and seems to really care about his patients.