@Pouchomarx posted:interesting, I wonder if Cleveland Clinic recruited him due to Shen leaving. Can he do a lot of things that Shen did? , as the current GI's there just seem to know about pouch issues but are not passionate about it like Shen and don't seem to have the capabilities that Shen did. I did see Dr Philpott a few months back and she seemed ok but like I said if anything out the ordinary pops up I don't believe any of the GI's there are capable.. I could be wrong but just my opinion. I was with Shen for 12 years
I think that may be the case... As I understand it, it should be something of a promotion for Dr. Cohen. Not certain of his new title/role/responsibilities. Dr. Shen is a surgeon, correct? If so, then they won't be in exactly the same boat. I always saw Dr. Cohen as a Gastro in conjunction with a separate surgeon at Mt. Sinai (who I only saw when things got rough, as they always do and will). For what it's worth, both of them have kept me out of any surgeries, despite dozens of hospitalizations for my recurring obstructions due to severe scar tissue from my initial surgeries in 1998-1999. I had toxic megacolon, and would have been a goner, so putting up with the scar tissue is preferable to more surgery, in my book. Dr. Cohen has played a major role in keeping things functional for me, while also always advising me of new treatments, meds, and options. If you're looking for recs, I strongly urge giving him a shot.