Dennis E. Choat, MD

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

My appointment was at 9:00 AM. I got there by 8:35 and waited until 10:00 to be called back to see Dr. Schertzer. The staff never said a word to all 8 patients backing up in the waiting room that the doctor was running so late. Once I got to see the doctor, she was extremely rushed, did not take time at all to explain anything about the recommended procedure, and got very condescending when I asked her questions because I want to understand the details of the surgery and recovery - of which I left there feeling completely un... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

I had a horrible, dangerous surgery experience with Dr. Schertzer for a bowel resection. She made reckless decisions, was not thorough, rushed through the surgery, did not use proper suture techniques, and did not properly manage patient care or pain management while in the hospital. When the head of colorectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic re-operated on the surgical site, he was shocked by the what they saw and made it a point to tell me to never see this surgeon again. 

Highly Recommend 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Dr Schertzer and her team did an outstanding job with my surgery. So did Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs. Dr. Schertzer is very talented and my surgery took care of my problem completely with no complications. I highly recommend Dr Schertzer! 

Wanda Maiorano 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

I love Dr. Marion Schertzer. She is the best for colorectal surgery! 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

3 years ago

Six months after surgery I am in worse shape than before my surgery. There is nothing normal about my life now. I am definitely seeking another doctor to advise me how to have a better outcome after this surgery. Schertzer was highly recommended. After the consult I wanted a second opinion because she explained nothing. Each visit was always rushed. Intimidating and almost cocky. My other doctors said she was the best. They were wrong. I will never recommend her. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

If I could give her a negative number of stars I would. My experience with her was HORRIBLE. Almost 9 years later - I still have problems that are worse than what I went in to see her for initially. I regret EVERY DAY that I used her for my surgery. She knew I was having major problems after surgery and she kept dismissing me on the phone and in person. Her bedside manner is non-existent because she does not care about her patients AT ALL. I am shocked she is still in business. 

D Hill 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Yes, with no hesitation. She was recommended to me by another physcian when I discovered I had colon cancer. She is the best surgeon I could have asked for. I have a normal life because of her professionalism and skill. She gets 6 stars in my book. 

Ludmila Bychkovaya 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

Very inattentive, not willing to explain in detail.Just examined quickly without detailed communication. After the surgery I had complications. The medical stitches burst from the infection. Dr.Mario had advised to wet the gauze sponges with the tap water and apply it to the wound. I end up at the emergency care and received second opinion. I switched the doctors. 

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

4 years ago

She was the recommended surgeon for my dad’s colon surgery. At first she was pleasant, caring, and professional. However at the follow up appointments she is rude and condescending. She NEVER explains anything! If you ask a question she is dismissive and evasive. She may be good at surgery but otherwise she’s terrible. And her staff is incompetent. They lose scan results and act like the results weren’t received when they were hand delivered! I would not recommend her.