Not knowing this physician personally it is impossible for me to say whether he or she is good; however, from the given description this individual sounds like he or she is qualified and knows what he or she is doing. I agree with everything that was mentioned ... that the surgeon is board certified, was referred by the patient's primary care doctor, doesn't need to depend on a website for referrals, has been in practice for over 25 years, doen't depend on computer imaging but shows on pictures what he or she plans on doing, etc.