Stephen Forest Clark

Dr. Clark was the C/R surgeon on call when I was admitted to Crestwood. He was very patient with me and provided lots of simple terminologies to provide me the info I could understand. This was very soothing since I was by myself given the COVID situation. On follow up I would definitely recommend coming with your questions written down. His staff is wonderful and patient.

Dr. Clark seems to be alright, but could work on his beside manners.Example: Don't rush and ask your patient if you have any questions.The 1 star review goes to the unprofessional front office staff Mallory, Cathy that completes the FMLA paperwork, and I'm not sure of the other unprofessional lady at the sign in desk. When you have a patient with a new cancer diagnosis, you could atleast have some sort of compassion and not make sarcastic comments about him when he's sitting right in front of you. We're far from deaf!!! He's the nicest person and every single one of you showed lack of character and no compassion. It was visible that Cathy that did the FMLA ppwk did NOT want to do her job and even refused medical records, because she was making things difficult. If she hates working with the public that much, she's made a huge error in her career path. If you heard me call her rude, I said it!!! Don't sit concerned worried I was talking about you, you would know. And Diagnosis' should not be yelled across the waiting area. My recommendation would to do a clean sweep with the front office staff!!!! I know times are hard and people don't want to work and people that do work don't want to be there, but I would highly recommend it. Laws are in place for reason and your office staff clearly needs training!!!!!

I had my first appointment with Dr. Clark today, Thursday, March 12, 2020. I had to reschedule on Tuesday because I had a bad reaction to the liquid prep given before my CT scan. Based on reviews I read, I was prepared to shell out $50 for a missed appointment, but when my daughter and I arrived at his office, I wasn't charged anything. Further, I'd read several negative reviews about his office staff/scheduling that nearly made me cancel altogether and seek a different doctor, but the staff was friendly & efficient. We were taken back quickly after completing the forms on a computer pad. Dr. Clark gave me a rundown of my surgery, providing every answer before I'd asked. He was down to earth, clear, and comforting. He explained that I wouldn't necessarily require a colostomy, something I'd been worried about. He's using robotics and laparoscopic surgery to repair a fistula between my bladder & colon. He was very positive about the expected outcome and recovery.

I had surgery and three weeks later was in worse shape than before. I called the office to discuss my issue and the nurse was rude and not compassionate at all. I have had nothing but WORSE PROBLEMS since my surgery with Dr. Clark. I have established with a much more caring physician and team at Vanderbilt. Do not waste your time here!!

Dr Clark is a very good surgeon, explains procedures so you can understand. I highly recommend him.

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At my initial appointment. While he seemed nice enough, he just rushed me through only answering 2 of my 6 questions/issues. His answering service will not take a message even to cancel a colonoscopy. Scheduling may take days to return your call and the lady that finally returned mine was very cold, curt and borderline rude. I was really surprised considering his good ratings. I doubt I'll go back again. The nurse I saw in the exam room that day was very nice though!

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I was diagnosed with colon rectal cancer in 2013.I don't believe I would be here today if not for Dr Clark and his staff.I feel he is the most caring Dr I ever been to. He immediately sent me to Dr McGee at the Cancer Center to begin treatment before he operated.Dr McGee told me that if anyone could perform the surgery that I needed without wearing a bag afterward Dr Clark could do it. And he did and I am truly thankful. I would never hesitate to recommend him.

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