Patient Experience
As an 82-year-old with chronic diverticulitis, Dr. Bardan's patience and clear explanations during my colonoscopy prep were remarkable. He personally called my daughter to reassure her about the procedure, and his follow-up care included dietary adjustments that have dramatically improved my quality of life.
When my 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's, we were terrified. Dr. Bardan knelt to her eye level, explained everything using stuffed animal analogies, and created a treatment plan that minimized school absences. His ability to connect with children is nothing short of magical.
Rushed to Sheba with severe GI bleeding at 3 AM, Dr. Bardan met us in the ER looking alert despite the hour. His calm demeanor during the emergency endoscopy saved my husband's life, and he updated me every 20 minutes throughout the procedure.
For my routine colon cancer screening, Dr. Bardan noticed my anxiety and modified his approach, using humor and explaining each step before performing it. The procedure was virtually painless, and he detected a precancerous polyp I didn't know I had.
After a complex Whipple procedure, Dr. Bardan visited me twice daily, even on weekends. His surgical precision was matched only by his emotional support, he remembered my grandchildren's names and asked about them during rounds.
My follow-up visit for celiac management felt like catching up with a knowledgeable friend. Dr. Bardan had researched new gluten-free products since my last visit and provided printed resources tailored to my lifestyle.
As an international patient from Canada, Dr. Bardan coordinated all my tests within 48 hours and FaceTimed with my home gastroenterologist to ensure continuity of care. His global perspective is exceptional.
When my teenage son resisted treatment for ulcerative colitis, Dr. Bardan spent an entire appointment discussing how the treatment would affect his soccer performance rather than medical details. That strategic approach gained my son's trust completely.
During my mother's palliative care for advanced gastric cancer, Dr. Bardan balanced honesty with compassion. He arranged for her favorite foods within dietary constraints and always asked about her comfort first, medical results second.
After misdiagnoses elsewhere, Dr. Bardan identified my rare autoimmune gastritis through meticulous history-taking. His detective-like approach involved reviewing decade-old records and connecting seemingly unrelated symptoms.
As a competitive athlete with persistent GERD, Dr. Bardan developed a treatment schedule around my competition calendar. His sports-specific nutritional advice helped me medal in nationals without medication side effects.
When my anxiety about procedures made me cancel twice, Dr. Bardan's office called with a special offer: a pre-procedure tour of the endoscopy suite and meeting the nursing staff. That personal touch made all the difference.
For my complex nutritional deficiency case, Dr. Bardan collaborated with a chef to create customized recipes. He didn't just treat the disease, he helped rebuild my relationship with food through creative solutions.
During my pregnancy with pre-existing IBS, Dr. Bardan developed a safe management plan and gave me his personal number for after-hours concerns. His care extended to both me and my unborn child with equal importance.