“I have only had two surgical procedures in my lifetime requiring general anesthesia and was extremely anxious. I am most grateful for the incredibly skillful work of the surgeon, and equally grateful for the connection made by the nurse practitioner. She understood me as a patient who is an extremely active individual, in otherwise great health, and who was eager to sail through the process and expedite recovery. I was delightfully surprised at the level of communication that was personalized, engaged and informative, which eased my concerns and no doubt helped me place well ahead of the recovery curve.”