Richard S Gregory, MD

Dr Gregory is a neurosurgeon — there was no option for that in the dropdown, so he’s justed listed as ‘doctor’. Although, if you’re searching on him, you probably know his specialty.
When we first found out that my mom needed brain surgery, my parents asked all the doctors they knew for recommendations, and Dr Gregory came highly recommended.
As for competency, I can only say that the three surgeries he’s performed on my mom went very well. I come from a completely non-​medical bckground, but here is my perspective. One of them was considered ‘routine’ (if cutting into someone’s brain can ever be considered routine!), a relatively common procedure that took probably 4 hours. The other two were considered more serious, and each took a full day and required nurse/​support staff shift change in the middle, a ready supply of blood for transfusion, etc.
Dr Gregory projects confidence. I especially appreciated this in pre-​op. From the minute he walked into the room, he took charge of every aspect of the surgery.
Post-​surgery, he was straight-​forward, honest, and reassuring. I think the most telling Dr Gregory quote was, post-​surgery «She’s still alive». Which, at first, sounded stark and harsh. But given the nature of the surgery was a very valid point. He doesn’t sugar-​coat.
Dr Gregory’s post-​surgery in-​hospital visits usually came late at night, I assume after a long day of surgery. So, we (the family) did find it a bit difficult to catch up with him in the weeks after surgery.
However, one of the nurses in Dr Gregory’s practice visited every day. They were in constant communication with Dr Gregory and there was never any confusion or question on what needed to be done.