Providers - Endoscopy - Monett, MO

"Dr. Fenwick is a true find! He has a kind and gentle nature, yet speaks with authority and knowledge. Last year I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Living in a small town, I didn't know if we had quality surgeons in the Springfield, MO area to deal with my case, or if I should go to someplace like MD Anderson or Mayo. Here's a story of how I came to really trust Dr. Fenwick. My husband works for a global corporation that offers 2nd opinion services, called "Best Doctors". The service assigns you to a top doctor in the nation, who participates in the program for a year at the recommendation of colleagues. The doctor they assigned me to was a cancer doctor in Boston at one of the top hospitals in the country. The service reviewed all my tests, diagnostics, and ran them through their thyroid testing lab to confirm the diagnosis. Also via virtual visit, I spoke with this doctor for over an hour. I was struggling with the difficult decision on whether to stay local with Dr. Fenwick or go out of state, which would be costly and time-consuming (but hey, this is my life we're talking about). This specialist gave me a series of questions to ask Dr. Fenwick (and gave me criteria for what would be good to great answers) to determine whether I should put myself under his care. Dr. Fenwick answered all my questions in a consultation appointment and answered them in alignment with what the specialty doctor would define as "great". One determining factor is the sheer number of thyroidectomies that he does in a given week. Let me just say he does a lot! So, surgery is never fun! I will say that I wish I didn't have to go through the experience at all. I had a few rough patches, namely an unexpected allergic reaction to the surgical glue, and a couple of panic attacks becauase it was swollen and I felt like I couldn't breathe. I know TMI right? The only reason I mention this, is through my panic, his tone was so calm, authoritative, and reassuring. He gently told me to breathe slowly, and totally calmed me down. I did get some breathing treatments to assist with that. Regarding the scar, I was so worried it would be an ugly gash across my neck. Even though it looked glaringly red and bubbly (1 week from surgery) he calmly looked at it and exclaimed "yes, that is going to heal beautifully!" LOL! I looked at him with raised eyebrows but hoped he was right. I'm now one year out from it all and he was right! You could not see the scar at all! I have followed up with him a few times since and he is careful to explain what he is looking for in the aftermath of such a surgery. So if I had a best friend, mom, or someone I really loved need someone like him...yes, I highly recommend him! (Note: this directory has him in Monett, MO. but I saw him in his offices in Springfield, MO)."