Dr. Thomas Benjamin Blake, MD

Ordered more costly tests that were of no use and refused to do a colonscopy prior to surgery to identify what procedure was actually necessary.

Dr. Blake is a wonderful doctor. He not only did my surgery but my husband's as well.

excellent doctor

Wonderful doctor who knows what he is doing.

We were referred to Dr. Thomas Blake, III by two of my mother's current physicians for a surgery consult. An initial consultation appointment was scheduled for the next day. Upon arriving at the office we were greeted by the office staff who were warm and friendly. Dr. Blake spoke with us in his office first and never rushed us and answered every question. Following an examination, we were again brought into his office and Dr. Blake explained in detail his recommendations for surgery, the prep, the procedure in detail, her condition before and after surgery and again answered every question we had. He then went over each of the pre-op forms with my mother himself and answered her questions patiently and in detail. Dr. Blake is kind, patient and we are very glad that he was the doctor we were referred to.

If you need surgery I would be more concerned with a dr's surgical skills than bedside manner and office staff. Dr. Blake is an excellent surgeon, board certified in colon and rectal surgery. He should be your first choice if you need surgery. I had colon surgery, he was able to do a less invasive procedure and I recovered quickly!

I can see why some patients feel that the receptionist and staff may not be extremely friendly. The receptionist is under the orders of the office manager to not get things done for you such as papers for your insurance company or employer immediately without the OK of the office manager so she may not be that tactful. They do however take care of those concerns pretty promptly and you do not have to ask twice. They deal with patients who may have life-threatening problems and so they may not seem happy all the time. - But all I can say is Dr. Blake saved my wife's life twice. He is an excellent surgeon and very friendly once you get to know him. Perhaps lacking a little in "bedside manners" but he is a terrific person and devoted to his profession and you as a patient.

Bedside manner leaves alot to be desired. When surgery has complications, he becomes very "arrogant and defensive"!

My first visit's wait was longer but the staff asks that all new patients arrive 30 minutes early to complete paperwork and for them to have time to prepare the paperwork. My subsequent visits I was seen much quicker.

Job well done!