Patient Testimonials Posted on the WordPress Site ‘In Support of Dr Steven Kottemann’ on Friday, October 14, 2011

All patient testimonials from the previous day will be compiled into digest form and posted as one article the following day in order to minimize the number of emails being sent to those who have signed up for email notifications. The comments are simply copied and pasted exactly as written, no editing. If you want your name posted, please include it in your comment. Otherwise comments will be considered anonymous.

• “I have been a patient of Dr. Kotteman for more than 25 years. He has always been caring and compassionate and when I left his office I always knew the reasons for any treatment he prescribed. I usually took a book because I knew he would be running late – but I never minded, because I knew when it was my turn, I would have his full attention. I am outraged over the way he has been treated. I am also disgusted with being “handed over” to some other doctor the medical center chose with no input on my part. We need Dr. Kotteman back, computer skills or not. I hope the medical center learns what a wave of disgust it has unleashed throughout this community and beyond! ~comment posted by Nancy Saul~

• “Dr. Kottemann has been my family physician for over 30 years. He has seen me through pregnancy, adoption, pancreatitis, a ruptured disk, the death of my beloved sister and parents, the stresses of raising children and grandchildren, menopause, a variety of accidents, numerous sinus infections and the many varied maladies of getting older. Throughout all this he has been supportive and understanding. He has listened patiently (even when I was trying to convince him I had any disease I had read about in Good Housekeeping), answered all my questions (even when he was sure I did not have Lyme’s disease) and, most important to me, allowed me to be a part of my health care. I do not want any other doctor. I am proud to be a part of his fan club. Dr. Stevie rocks!!”  ~comment posted by Laura Sandrolini~

• “Dr. Kottemann saved my life. In 1989 I was having some strange symptoms which he, in his wisdom, decided needed to be checked out by a specialist. He referred me to a neuro-surgeon who, after many tests, discovered that I had a brain aneurysm. Because it was discovered before it ruptured, I was able to have surgery to repair it, and suffered no brain damage. His referral also brought about the discovery that I have Multiple Sclerosis. For 20 years I had experienced symptoms of MS, but not until I found Dr. Kottemann had any physician been able to diagnose my problems. Thanks to finding out the problem, I have been able to go onto therapy which has slowed down the progression of the disease, even though there is no cure for MS. Dr. K delivered 2 of my 4 children, took care of all of them as they grew up, and helped me get through many difficult times in my life. Did I ever have to wait to see him? You bet. Did I mind? Never, because when my time came to need a little extra help, he was always willing to listen and to consider my problems too. He always made me feel like I was his only patient. Isn’t that what we all want? Someone to listen and try to figure out how to help? He always did that no matter what else was going on. Dr. Kottemann has kept me and my family well for 26 years. Since he has been on “leave” I have had to go to the hospital several times and still am not out of the woods. My medical history is so extensive that any doctor who tries to treat me would need time off just to study my condition. If Dr. Kottemann had seen me during this last month, it would probably have taken him less than 30 minutes to determine what I needed.  The intelligence, intuition, and experience of Dr. Kottemann cannot be bought because it takes a life-time to acquire. And the compassion he has is a gift from God…..not taught in a textbook. I, personally, honestly NEED Dr. Kottemann’s care. He is the one doctor who knows me better than anyone else. I consider him a treasure to Lincoln and to all his patients. The outpouring of love for him speaks volumes to his life’s dedication to all of us. May God richly bless him however this issue turns out. ~comment posted by Darla June Yow Franklin~

Patient Testimonials Posted on the WordPress Site ‘In Support of Dr Steven Kottemann’ on Thursday, October 13, 2011

All patient testimonials from the previous day will be compiled into digest form and posted as one article the following day in order to minimize the number of emails being sent to those who have signed up for email notifications. The comments are simply copied and pasted exactly as written, no editing. If you want your name posted, please include it in your comment. Otherwise comments will be considered anonymous.

• “Several years ago when Dr Kottemann was on a real Medical leave, I selfishly wondered what would we do without him and his great compassion for his patients and his vast knowledge. Sure we would find another doctor, perhaps get the same great care, however, this was not the case. Dr Kottemann did return to his practice and life went on for us. Since that time, we have spent more time then we could have imagined in his office. He has referred us to several specialists when the illness was out of his realm of comfort. As often the case with specialists, we turned to Dr Kottemann to get our results and the real meaning behind them. Never once did he tell us to call the specialist, he just dug through all the information and gave it to us in terms we could understand. I would cope with losing him as a doctor if it was a legit reason such as his health but I hate seeing him treated in this manner. Dr Kottemann would never treat anyone with such disrespect as MMC in treating him. And I don’t believe MMC when they say they are only saving us – saving us from what? A dictatorship??”

• “Dr.Kotteman is one the best! Just bring our DR. Kotteman Back This man has been our Dr. for 35 year. And has seen us through many things.”

• “I don’t need a 15 min Dr, or a computer whiz… I need a doctor that cares about me and my family. I have that in Dr. Kottemann. When our daughter died in an accident many years ago, he came to our home and to the visitation and funeral. How many other dr would do that. I trust him completely. Charles and Gayla Smith family(patients of Dr Kottemann)”

• My family and I have been patients of Dr. Kottemann’s for over 15 years. He has been there for us with the chronic diseases of my two sons. We don’t mind waiting to see him if he goes over time with other patients, because we know that when it is our turn in the office he will address all of our concerns and answer all of our questions, just like he does for everyone else. Couldn’t care less about whether or not he can use their computer system either. People you can count on in life are worth fighting for. This isn’t over for his patients. Suzanne Tockey and family

Testimonial from Jennifer Kracaw

This comment was posted on our Facebook page by Jennifer Kracaw:

I lived in Lincoln for 6 years prior to relocating to another state. I was set up with Dr. Kottemann thru Darla June Yow. I am in the medical profession and work with several high end physicians, many of them specialists. However, I have yet to meet a more confident, caring, intelligent and competent physician as Dr. Steve Kottemann. In the healthcare profession we aim to please and protect our patients and it is apparent that this is not on the top of administration’s list as evidenced by this decision. They have put his patients at risk by ‘giving’ them to other physicians that know nothing of their history. This is extremely risky behavior that will undoubtedly affect the lives of some patients.

WICS ABC NewsChannel 20 – Top Stories – Lincoln Doctor Placed On Administrative Leave

WICS ABC NewsChannel 20 – Top Stories – Lincoln Doctor Placed On Administrative Leave.