Is it appropriate to give a thank you gift to your orthopedic surgeon? He has gone above and beyond for me and is a wonderful doc and I would love to just say 'thanks'. I have been seeing him since May and have had 2 surgeries, 1 manipulation, lots of PT, etc. I know its his job but he has done more for me so far I feel than other doctors who would have ignored me by now. I was thinking some sweets or box of chocolates or something? I would do a fruit basket for him and his staff to share but I don't have a place locally that sells them and don't know what he likes. nothing expensive and I don't want to do baked goods from myself since some people have an issue with eating something someone else has made from their own home. lol.
LOL, mine was also at LLUMC in Murrieta, Ca! He is located in Temecula but had both my surgeries at LLUMC.
Just a thank you note, handwritten.
Boxes of sweets, you don't know what his personal tastes are.
Or he will share it with his staff.
I would do a handwritten thank you note.
I used to work for an Orhopaedic surgeon, whenever patients would give him gifts, he would always smile and thank them, but he never took them home lol. They always went to the break room for the rest of the staff to pick apart. A nicely written card is all he needs. You'd be surprised how many patients dont thank their doctors even verbally so your already going further than most. Thats real nice of you to express your gratitude, and I hope your feeling well.
On a post some time ago, someone posted that their hubby was a doctor or surgeon, and his staff really seemed to appreciate the "Edible Arrangements" they've gotten from time to time....
http://www.ediblearrangements.com/
That way, you have the fruit that is good for you, but you also get a touch of chocolate, also!
I once had a doctor who went "over and above" for me. I wrote a note to him and to his staff, not only giving general thanks but being specific about some of the things I was particularly thankful for. Then I got a basket, some party rye (the cute, small bread you find in a deli), and a variety of things to put on that bread. I added some cheeses and some fruit, put my note on top, and gave it to the doctor and the staff. They made all the "You didn't have to do it" responses, but they also said it was delightful to have goodies that weren't oversweet!
I can relate to your feelings as I too, had an amazing orthopedic surgeon. He was at LLUMC in CA. I would say a card with a heartfelt message as well as maybe a gift card to somewhere such as say Starbucks, Barnes and Noble or Best Buy.
Absolutely appropriate. My parents always gave all our doctors gifts each year - generally a bottle of Chivas. If you want the gift for the whole office, a fruit basket or other food item will generally end up in the staff room. If you do a restaurant gift card or alcohol, your surgeon will probably keep the gift.
A handwritten thank you note.
not sure what you consider expensive or not.. but you could do a Boudin basket,(many people like their bread) the baskets have all kinds of things in them... bread, wine.. they also have breakfast baskets.. etc etc.. OR look up places on yelp , surely there must be some local favorite bakery of some sort? you could do a mix of things, cookies, brownies.. What I think is most important is the fact that you are sending a thank you card.. to me, that goes a long way...
Yes, get something that he can share with staff. Thoughtfulness is always appreciated and in style.
Handwritten note of thanks is best.
At the very most, a fruit basket got the office. Most florists can do a fruit basket. Even a grocery store!
I don't seem to learn my lesson so mine sees me so regularly we are buds. :p
Here is the thing, like anyone there is no one idea that works. I know my orthopedic surgeon because he is friends with one of my bosses. To meet him, work with him, you would totally miss the mark with who he is.
I can tell you, since I work with doctors, food items and sweets will be given to the office staff. This is nearly 100%. I would suggest a food gift card which will have less of a chance of being handed off. Like to Starbucks or Panera.
