Very focused Doctor!
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Friendly and concerned. Very willing to listen
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Great doctor
Aug 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Einar is a wonderful physician. The video visits are thorough, and never feel rushed!
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Thorough conversation and consultation.
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is an excellent physician. He listened to me discuss symptoms and also asked very relevant questions. I’m extremely satisfied with his approach, his interaction with me and his diagnosis.
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He was great: kind, friendly, personable, knowledgeable. He didn't interrupt me, as so often happens.
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is extremely knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate!
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you as always for your invaluable time
Jun 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
He is very present and knows my case very well. He listens to me, suggests alternative treatment, and lets me decide what treatment I feel is best. He genuinely cares.
May 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
All of the doctors at Stanford are phenomenal!
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad has tried his best to help me with my PN. I look forward to where we go next in my case.
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Appointment on time and really good professional doctors thank you
Mar 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Visit good
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is very friendly and willing to explain the concepts again until I understand them. Neurology can be hard to comprehend, and even though Dr. Ottested explains the concepts for a layperson, I need to ask again, so I completely comprehend what he is describing. He is very patient and makes me feel that he is genuinely concerned about my condition and pain management solutions.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. E. Ottestad I has been seeing for more than 10 years. I can rely on him for always knowing the details of my condition and taking the time necessary for me to explain any new concerns.
Feb 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
listens very well, very kind and patient, seemed to truly care about my pain management
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Einar Ottestad is a very care person. He takes times to listen to my complains and. take steps to address my issues, that make me feel confidence in his care. I do appreciate it very much .
Jan 2023
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Verified SHC Patient
Meeting went as I had hoped, next steps defined.
Dec 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very kind, knowledgable and encouraging. Grateful he clarified things and that he knows my back doctor.
Dec 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent Doctor. Knows his work well!
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Ostted was very attentive and explained in detail areas of concern
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He is an intricate part of my Medical team in treating a 30yr structural problem. The fact that we see the benefit of collaboration is invaluable!
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Both Dr. Li (his resident doctor) and Dr. Ottestad were extremely helpful, patient, and understanding. My visit was very pleasant and positive.
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Oddestad did a good job at finding my target of pain, and the injection was successful.
Nov 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent visit.
Oct 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Due to Einar Ottestad exceptional ability to listen and ask the right questions he was able to suggest the right treatment for my pain.
My quality of life has been greatly improved.
So grateful for his expertise.
Sep 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I enjoyed this appointment. Dr Ottestad made me feel that my situation was important to him. He listened to all of the details surrounding the history of my injury and we came up with a plan to help me with my pain. I am grateful to have found such a great doctor to help me.
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is a great doctor, he is professional, intelligent, thoughtful and responsive about his care. I have nothing but positive things to say about him and am thankful to have him as a caring provider.
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. PAMELA flood caused this problem by hitting the peripheral nerve with a nerve block procedure somebody please fire her. Dr. Ottestad is the only Doctor in pain management that I would let anywhere near my leg.
Aug 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
It is difficult to make appointments. My next appointment with my pain doctor is three months away. When you are in pain, three months is a a long time to wait.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Punctual. Spent the entire 30 minutes with me. Very kind and dedicated to his profession of neurology and the StimRouter. Dr. Ottestad has solutions for my nerve damage from a motor vehicle accident. Others doctors said there was nothing they could do, but give me pills.
I brought up the nerve firings in my shin, which was shattered in the accident, and he said the are solutions for that too. I asked him if the Stimrouter would be help with my nerve firings, and we had a discussion about that and an explained how the brain gets re-trained.
Dr. Ottestad cares and listens very well.
He is very passionate about his about his profession and pain management. I am so glad he is my doctor.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I have recommended Dr. Ottestad to everyone I know suffering with pain.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
explained things well
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad was very attentive and answered all my questions.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I have experienced Doctors that make up their mind as to the best course and push for it. This was a better experience showing a good balance in being care and concern for the patient while also sharing insight and providing me with options to choose from.
Jun 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottenstat was wonderful! He made me very comfortable before the procedure and quickly prepared the tools. Then he explained what he was going to do and proceeded to move ahead with the injections to help with my severe migraine headaches.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is very thorough and at the same time he is a very good listener. I came away knowing that he cares about getting to the bottom of my pain and prescribing the most effective treatments.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He was nice and informative.
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad was very good at explaining procedures!
May 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
A very good job with my injections he hit all the right spots thank you very much
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
I can't say enough about Dr. Ottestadt. I am so grateful that I finally ended up in his care.
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He spoke well. There was really good communication between he and I.
Apr 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
It was a very productive visit.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Genuinely caring doctor. Clear in his explanations.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr ottestad is amazing. A lovely person and has amazing technique.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Very impressive fellow, I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to consult with him.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Proceduralists don't get much love - patients barely get to know them, but I am a fan and will be forever grateful to Dr. Ottestad for his kindness, patience, curiosity and optimism, in addition to his skill with a needle and mastery of ultrasound.
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
every body was very helpful. That was very much better than what i had experienced before
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Fabulous doctor!
Mar 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Attentive, polite, includes patient in goings-on, informative, friendly.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
All of my appointments with Dr. Ottestad are excellent.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent doctor! I have previously seen Dr. Ottestad for a different issue, and he listens to the patient’s concerns! Empathetic, caring, skilled in targeting the source of your pain, and applying different pain relieving techniques to target the source of your pain.
Jan 2022
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Verified SHC Patient
He was so nice and easy to talk to and explained everything about the procedure. He answered a couple of questions I had and I feel very confident that the procedure will go well.
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
They were very gracious and efficient… I was with care
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
This was a very pleasant, informative visit. Dr. Ottestad very clearly set out the possible treatment options and we set up a plan of treatment that shows possibilities for improving the level of pain.
Dec 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr Ottestad is very smart and knowledgeable. I feel he understands me well, and I trust him completely. I am very happy to be under Dr. Ottestad care!
Thank you!
Nov 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Einar Ottestad is the best, and I am truly grateful to be his patient. I know that I am in good hands when he is there. Please take good care of Dr. Ottestad, so that he may continue to provide the excellent care that he gives.
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr O
Is a extremely good dr. I fully trust him
Ed
Sep 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
very thorough, shared his screen and I have options
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Clear communication. He asked a lot of questions and listened to the answers I gave. He clearly explained some treatment options.
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is a brilliant doctor. He is helping me unwind a very complex nerve problem. I am hopeful he will be able to continue to help.
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Fantastic
Aug 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Strong recommendation for Dr. Ottestad!
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent!
May 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to answer any questions you have.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Very nice man, explained everything throughly. It was a pleasure meeting him.
Apr 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
Great doctor!
Mar 2021
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Verified SHC Patient
I had this care provider the time before in clinic and I was very disappointed in his care. And I remain as such with this visit.
Jul 2020
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Verified SHC Patient
One of the best experience in many years of trying to correct my pain. I finally have hope that my pain can be cured because of Dr. O's precision.
Jul 2020
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Verified SHC Patient
All was very good and I have recommended the pain clinic to others I know also dealing with pain/MS pain.
Jun 2020
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Verified SHC Patient
Outstanding in every way.
Nov 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you Doctor O.
Nov 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad explained again clearly the placement of the stim router & the possibility it should work fairly well.
Sep 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent, caring, excellent physician
Jul 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad did an excellent job of assessing my issue with the stim router placement and gave me a plan forward in how to continue using this device. He checked the placement with an x-ray, or ultra-sound and was able to check that it was close to the necessary nerve. No medications.
Mar 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Patient with my anxiety level. especially Resident Physician. Attendind Dr. Oddstadt very perceptive about the crazy condition pain can get
Mar 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
I was impressed with Dr. Ottested. He was thorough in his examination and he listened to me, made me feel comfortable. At the end of my examination he was able to offer recommendations on possible treatments and immediately began the initial procedures. THANK YOU!!!
Mar 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad reviewed a synopsis of my treatments, medications received prior & all applicable surgeries over last 8 yrs. Seemed to have it nearly committed to memory. First dr. to do so!
Jan 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
I thank my doctor very much.
Jan 2019
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is a very confidence inspiring pain management specialist. He very much involved me in the procedure.
Dec 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Really liked the fact he actually listened to me when I explained my pain.
Dec 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Thank you all.
Oct 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Highly professional service. Great experience overall <- knowledge caring respect.
Aug 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
good
Jul 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
I have had nothing but great treatment with everyone at my visits with Dr. Ottestad not one bad thing to say but thank you all.
Jun 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Mean, uncommunicative; yet arrogant.
Apr 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Care provider discussed treatment recommendations then was inaccessible when scheduling treatment became a problem - left 2 messages for him to call me - he never called - I had to go to clinic the next week to address scheduling concerns.
Apr 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is phenomenol
Jan 2018
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Verified SHC Patient
they are very good
Dec 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad has a very kind and warm demeanor. He explains my treatment plan in a way I understand and I feel I'm included in what feels best. He takes as much time as needed to answer any and all question me and my family have.
Nov 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Very precise about treatment planning for follow up work with procedures to try and follow up appointments.
Nov 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
I was surprised to note doc's explanation of my discharge instructions on my health, since he hadn't explained these to me @ visit.
Nov 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
He was very impersonal. I did not feel I could connect with him. He spent most of his time with his back to me typing into the computer. Otherwise friendly.
Aug 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad was a good listener and addressed all of our questions and concerns
May 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
We liked how they took time to explain things.
Mar 2017
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Verified SHC Patient
most care providers I have seem at Stanford look to be in a hurry, also they don't see to want to share their findings with their patients , but the care provider I saw on this visit was vey polite , and willing to share his findings with me. he also took the time to set to explain so which speak volumes about him.
Oct 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
The entire pain team has been amazing and I can't thank them enough
Sep 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Einar Ottestad is an excellent physician. He is very caring, kind concerned, attentive and professional. He always spends time listening to my problems and concerns and always offers solutions with good results. I completely trust him and will only go to him for my care.
Sep 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Doctor Ottestad is great!!
May 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is very professional. His demeanor during my visit helped ease my stress about future pain management treatment.
May 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
I would highly recommend Dr. Ottestad. I have seen many pain management doctors and was very surprised that he took the time to review my records before seeing me, he actually did a thorough exam as opposed to just pushing meds and he actually showed genuine concern and readiness to help me. Not common practice today.
Jan 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
No explanation of what they were trying to accomplish.
Jan 2016
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Verified SHC Patient
He was in a hurry. He didn't explain the kind of meds he was giving me. He was condescending & flippant.
Sep 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Very nice provider.
Aug 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
He listened carefully about my concerns regarding an MRI result. Admitted he had never seen the report and my concerns were valid and significant to my care.
Jul 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
It was a procedure & Dr. Ottestad did a good job. It wasn't a regular office visit.
Apr 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Dr. Ottestad is wonderful.
Apr 2015
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Verified SHC Patient
Excellent, from start to D/C.
Jul 2014
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Verified SHC Patient