I don't agree that he is brusque- that means abrupt, curt, someone who cuts you off and doesn't want to listen to what you have to say, discourteous.
Dr. Pat always took the time to listen to and talk about concerns. By all means if we had no questions he would leave- no idle chatter- other patients to see- but I've never thought that he was rude or that he was ever "discourteously blunt" which is what brusque means. He cares about the problem and the kids. For my 2nd child, he worked with us to avoid tubes in his ears. He calls back in a timely manner if we call with a question. He is never curt. He just doesn't chat. But he is a trustworthy, dependable doctor who will look out for the best interest of your child.
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