Testimonials & Reviews
Desert West Surgery
General & Minimally Invasive Surgeons & Surgical Oncologists located in Las Vegas, NV
Desert West Surgery always appreciates feedback from our valued patients. To date, we’re thrilled to have collected 25 reviews with an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 stars. Please read what others are saying about Desert West Surgery below, and as always, we would love to collect your feedback.
Karen S.
Submitted 05/24/21
Thank you, Dr. Iwamoto! I am so happy with my results, I have never felt better in all my life! I wish you could be my primary Dr. You explained everything to my husband & me. We are ever so grateful! I am not a big fan of my primary doctor, however he has given me a referral to the best possible surgeon I could get, so I do thank him for that. Also, many thanks to the scheduler, Rene. She was awesome as well.
Michael J.
Submitted 08/21/20
I thought I had a bad stomach virus! Instead, I had a gastrointestinal stromal tumor which infected and burst, also bursting my ileum. I went to the emergency room for treatment and at some point in the early morning met Dr. Reese, who patiently and thoroughly described what was going on internally and what steps he was going to take to correct my condition. In my haze, I did argue certain points with him, and he again, patiently outlined what had occurred and what he would try to do to correct my conditions. My abdominal cavity was a mess and he spent almost 8 hours repairing and "cleaning the mess" within me. He followed up throughout my hospital stay and keeps me on a regular schedule of checkups to make certain I am still thriving. My oncologist is in LA, Dr. Reese requested that he receive updates on my CAT scans so if anything were to go awry, he would be prepared correct the issue. I was very fortunate to have Dr. Reese become my surgeon, he has been reassuring and supportive through my GIST journey. I highly recommend him for his skill and professional caring demeanor!
Arnie A.
Submitted 07/06/20
I highly recommend Dr. Johnson for any general or laparoscopic surgery. After 70 years of a reasonably healthy diet my gallbladder had to be removed. I consulted with Desert West Surgery at the recommendation of my primary care Doctor. He said to pick any one of the board certified surgeons. I read the backgrounds and chose Dr. Johnson for a pre-op consultation.
Dr. Johnson is very knowledgeable, listens closely and answers your questions without inserting " medical jargon". He asked what my expectations were and was interested in knowing about me as an individual and didn't treat me a medical procedure to be performed. He explained in detail the procedure, the possible complications and how he would treat any complications. He also explained the post op limitations and how I could expect to feel during the relatively short recovery period. I had my 10 post op follow up today and I feel completely recovered. Dr Johnson advised me not to over do it and suggested a time line for a return to exercise, diet suggestions and life style adjustments if needed.
Sharon H.
Submitted 04/14/20
Dr. Elijah Johnson I appreciate Dr. Johnson. He knows how to put a persons mind at ease. He is very personable, thorough, and has excellent bedside manners. Thank you! I wish more Drs. were like him.
Jim B.
Submitted 09/23/19
I have been a patient of Dr. Carroll's for the past year. I have had 2 colon surgeries that really hit me hard. She has a level of confidence about her that helped me establish a trust in her abilities. She proved to be an excellent surgeon in every way. She is a remarkable individual without a trace of arrogance. I like that!! I can't thank her enough. She is also smoking hot!!!!! Not too many surgeons can fit that bill. Thank you Dr. Carroll. YOU ROCK!!!!