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James Green's Reputation in Santa Fe
Dr. Green. You are well known in the community as being an exceptionally talented and ethical physician. It was cited how during a recent emergency involving a woman's head injury from a rollover accident, an unprecedented amount of doctors from a variety of departments came to witness you at work. Can you comment on this general perception and that particular case?
I believe it's true that I have a very good reputation among my patients, and also nurses and doctors in the community. People often approach me and say I've helped a friend of theirs who recommends me highly. That is really the best kind of recommendation. I have received referrals from and worked with nearly all the physicians in Santa Fe and others throughout the region. I've served on multiple boards of the Hospital, served as President of the Medical Staff and Chairman of the Department of Surgery.
I believe the recent case you are referring to was a young woman in a automobile accident with large area of her scalp completely missing. To close a wound like that we took skin from another part of her body. That's just the first step. Next we insert a ballon-like implant under her scalp and over several weeks we will gradually inflate the implant to stretch the skin to the point that we can close the wound in a more permanent and visually pleasing manner. Her prognosis is good.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a unique specialty. It's about complex wounds which are outwardly very impressive. Personally, I'm more impressed by people who treat things like brain injuries or liver injuries. But those aren't as visually dramatic, so I understand why they might not get as much attention as other cases that have come my way, like traumatic dog bites to the face, a prisoner with 7" spike through his face (that was a real crowd pleaser), a woman's face trampled by a horse, or creating an entirely new breast after a mastectomy. I have been able to treat all of these situations with good results.
I am a specialist, this is what I do. This is the healing trade I've devoted my entire life to developing, and I'm happy to serve the community in any way that is beneficial, be it as a surgeon, counselor or occasionally a teacher. Being a physician really is a privilege, and I've never lost sight of that appreciation. I think a good reputation may simply be the natural side effect of wanting what's best for people.
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 James Green, MD | Plastic Surgery, Santa Fe | Phone (505) 988 2215
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