I had this conversation this morning when I answered the phone (I sometimes do that).
"Good morning, Dr Schoor's office."
Pt: "Yes, I'd like to make an appointment for my husband. He needs a vasectomy."
"Sure, when would you like him seen?"
Pt: "As soon as possible!"
"Ok, we've had 2 openings today. How about today at 6PM?"
Pt: "Can't."
"Ok, how about tomorrow morning."
pt: "Can't"
"How about Friday? You tell me when he would like to come in, and we'll try to fit him in. A vas consult is generally quick."
pt: "Can't, But can he come on Saturday?"
"How about 11:00AM. Its my only opening on Saturday."
pt: "Can't. We need 11:30AM."
"Ok, I'll squeeze him in, but he may have to wait a bit."
pt: "Ok."
5 minutes later she calls back. "Sorry can't do it Saturday. How about next Saturday?"
"Can't"
What the !@#&
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- Richard A Schoor MD FACS
- We are the regional leader in the evaluation and management of men's health, male infertility, vasectomies, vas reversals and fertility preservation services. We place quality and safety above all else and we are results oriented. We treat our referral sources with respect and give them and their patients the best service we can provide.