{"id":6642,"date":"2014-07-27T01:09:47","date_gmt":"2014-07-27T01:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.vitalhealth.com\/?page_id=6642"},"modified":"2019-04-25T16:00:22","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T23:00:22","slug":"philosophy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vitalhealth.com\/dr-cook\/philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45826eebb0{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45826eebb0\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]My medical practice is characterized by my underlying philosophy of treating patients with respect and dignity. At the same time, I use a comprehensive, open-minded approach to providing leading-edge health care to treat disease and achieve health and wellness.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45826eec50{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45826eec50\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;11519&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]My father and brothers were all mechanical engineers. Growing up, my siblings and I were taught to analyze problems, come up with solutions and fix the problem. In short, we learned to think \u201coutside of the box,\u201d and devise the best solution to a problem. This innovative approach has applied to many of the challenges I\u2019ve faced throughout my life.<\/p>\n<p>When I entered medical school, I gravitated to surgery because the discipline allowed me to fix problems. In contrast, traditional Western medical subspecialties encouraged \u201cdisease management\u201d through prescription medications. I also enjoyed and became proficient at performing difficult surgeries. Over time I began to focus on the treatment of endometriosis, which can involve more tissue than cancer, and thus can require some of the most challenging surgery. During the 1980s, when I did my medical training, laparoscopic surgery was in its early stages.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45826eec85{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45826eec85\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#532f64&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556233190856{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #532f64;\">Complete surgical removal of endometriosis is an essential step in the process of achieving successful treatment outcomes.<br \/>\n-Dr. Andrew Cook<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#532f64&#8243;]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45826eecb3{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45826eecb3\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]This technique, along with the mentoring I received from the \u201cgrandfather of endometriosis\u201d specialists, Dr. Robert Franklin, motivated me to specialize in the treatment of endometriosis. Today I\u2019m proud to be regarded as one of the world\u2019s experts in treating endometriosis and pelvic pain.<\/p>\n<h4>Treating the whole patient<\/h4>\n<p>My reputation as an endometriosis specialist was earned through my surgical skills and results following successful treatment of some the most difficult cases of endometriosis via laparoscopic excision surgery. And it is true that complete surgical removal of endometriosis is an essential step in the process of achieving successful treatment outcomes. Unlike many of my fellow worldwide endometriosis experts, however, I\u2019ve never been satisfied with simply providing outstanding surgical treatment of endometriosis. I believe that surgery is only part of the answer to restoring the health of patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_69d45826eece0{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_69d45826eece0\"><span class=\"liquid_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#532f64&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1556233202941{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #532f64;\">I employ a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing leading edge, traditional Western medicine and alternative integrative medicine, combined with an open mind and trust in the patient.<br \/>\n-Dr. Andrew Cook<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#532f64&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]I employ a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing leading edge, traditional Western medicine and alternative integrative medicine, combined with an open mind and trust in the patient. I believe these are all necessary components in achieving success. Treating this complex disease has not only resulted in my becoming a better physician, it has made me an expert in treating an array of less complex conditions as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]While our <a href=\"\/specialty-centers\/\">specialty centers<\/a> represent our areas of focus, the wide range of <a href=\"\/services\/\">services<\/a> on offer and <a href=\"\/conditions-treated\/\">conditions treated<\/a> reflect the breadth of expertise on offer at Vital Health Endometriosis Center. 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