Patient
I was planning to have shoulder surgery when a routine scan of the shoulder revealed a nodule in my lung that later turned out to be a adenocarcinoma. I was referred to Dr. Timothy Sherwood at Mary Washington Hospital for assessment and treatment. The referral to Dr. Sherwood was right on due to Dr. Sherwood's expertise with video assisted thoracic surgery. My wife and I were immediately at ease with Dr. Sherwood. He was personable, present and engaged. He respectfully addressed both my wife and I throughout the meeting. He had already read my record and was prepared. Dr. Sherwood conducted his own assessment and asked clear and concise questions. Dr. Sherwood was jargon free and clearly explained medical terms when using them. He provided ample time for questions and enabled me to weight choices and make informed a decision about surgery. He even said that he would follow me in perpetuity indicating that follow up care was as important to him as it was to to me. I had absolute confidence in my decision to have surgery and absolute confidence in Dr. Sherwood. He maintained the same level of care and elevated practice whenever I met with him. True to his word, I have regular follow up meetings planned with him into the future.