Interesting question for me. As 8 weeks ago, I would have said my doctor had found issues and had them fixed when others couldn't. I wouldn't call it a relationship, rather, he is good at his practice.
And then, LOL, he prescribed drugs that knocked me out and I broke my jaw. So, I am a bit sore at him right now, lol. My next appointment with him is in March, I figured two months after the fact I should be in a bit better mood.
Just because a doctor wants to do surgery doesn't mean you have to do surgery. My Doc has wanted me to go to the surgeon on my back for 8 years, and I refuse. We have gone through all other options. I will get surgery on my back when I can't walk, until that time, it is what it is..