SafeCirc® Center of Excellence Reviews


Dr. Tomlinson at the SafeCirc® Center in Rhode Island provided exceptional care for our newborn son. When we contacted the clinic, we were impressed by his immediate warmth and genuine interest in our son’s well-being. Dr. Tomlinson’s kind demeanor and clear communication put us at ease as first-time parents. He was already highly recommended by Newport Hospital, and he more than exceeded his already stellar reputation. The center’s layout and viewing window allowed us to stay involved throughout our visit. We appreciated the thorough, easy-to-follow aftercare instructions and Dr. Tomlinson’s accessibility for any concerns. The staff’s expertise and the center’s child-friendly environment made our experience positive and reassuring. We highly recommend Dr. Tomlinson and the SafeCirc® Center for newborn care. He is likely the best doctor in the United States for circumcisions (look up his background outside of the clinic, too!). Also, anyone who is curious about the statistics on the risks and benefits of circumcision should visit the SafeCirc® website – it’s a wonderful repository of information!
— James Jackson

I went to Dr. Tomlinson after he was recommended to me by many of my co-workers. I am a Nurse in the Emergency Room at South County and was previously a Navy Corpsman. My first son had a circumcision in the hospital. It felt rushed and was very overwhelming to try to fit everything in the first 24-48 hours. Having the opportunity to go home and have an appointment for the following week was game changing. The SafeCirc facility is a clean and calming environment much unlike the chaos of the hospital. Dr. Tomlinson spent the time to talk us through the procedure and answer all of our questions. He followed up with us on the phone within the first 48 hours to make sure the healing process was going well and then in person. This is something you do not get when doing a circumcision through a hospital. Dr. Tomlinson also makes himself available if there are any questions or concerns pre or post procedure. Overall the process was seamless and easy and I would highly recommend Dr. Tomlinson to any of my friends or loved ones. Dr. Tomlinson was gentle and caring with my newborn and I could not have asked for a better experience.
— Elyse Barlow

“Our family cannot say enough good things about our experience at the SafeCirc Clinic! We had carefully and thoroughly researched our decision for a home birth. Thankfully, our doula recommended Dr. Tomlinson. He was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable allowing us to make the most informed, empowered decision for our son. We sincerely appreciate him taking such wonderful, thoughtful care of our little one!”
— Laura Finn

We recently had the pleasure of working with Dr. Tomlinson to have our baby circumcised on the 8th day after he was born. From start to finish, it was a wonderful experience. Dr. Tomlinson was incredibly accommodating, fitting us into his schedule to meet our request.

His professionalism and expertise immediately put us at ease, and we felt confident our baby was in excellent hands. Dr. Tomlinson was thorough in explaining the procedure and answering all of our questions, ensuring we were comfortable every step of the way.

The procedure itself went smoothly, and the care and attention he provided afterward were exceptional. We truly appreciate his kindness and skill, and we highly recommend Dr. Tomlinson to any parents considering this procedure. Thank you, Dr. Tomlinson, for making this experience so positive for our family!
— The Morrison’s family!

Thank you so much Dr. Tomlinson, you are such a blessing. We have four boys and are so thankful to have found Safe Circ! We had the best experience with Dr. Tomlinson who took the time to explain everything to us, showing us all of the benefits, which even though we have other boys no one had ever explained anything to us. Dr. Tomlinson was so informative and thorough, he did not rush at all, and really made us feel so comfortable. We loved that there was a viewing room just for the plain piece of mind knowing our baby was right there and that he was ok. Our other boys were done at two difference hospitals and it was a big rush procedure, the post op was not pleasant and for one of our boys circumcision was much more invasive than it needed to be and his recovery was longer. The way Dr. Tomlinson does it is honestly like an art, and it makes the recovery so much better for baby and parents. Lastly I will say how he cares for his patients, he checked in on us a few hours later after the procedure to make sure all was well and baby was comfortable and the site was all good, and then two days later in the evening to make sure that we didn’t have any trouble removing the dressing. We never received follow ups like that. We highly recommended Dr. Tomlinson and are thankful for Safe Circ!
— Kimberly Marvin

I strongly believe that the hospital grossly failed my family and my son. The care provided at the hospital left my son with life long complications. This is the part of our journey where SafeCirc came in. I can’t express how thankful I was to be connected with Dr. Tomlinson. I reached out at 5pm on a Thursday and Dr. Tomlinson picked right up. He attentively listened to my concerns and had us come meet him in the clinic the next morning at 8am. Dr. Tomlinson so wonderfully explained everything he was going to do during the exam and calmly educated on us as to what we were looking at. He then took extensive time to show us the differences between the tools and the method that is used at the center of excellence. Each day I would text Dr. Tomlinson a photo so he could monitor my son’s progress, sending back words of encouragement and tips. I wish that I was able to have connected with SafeCirc and Dr. Tomlinson before the circumcision so our journey could have been safer with significantly less anxiety. Anyone who will listen, I will tell them to go to SafeCirc, be educated, don’t let what happened to my family happen again.
— Meghan Salvati

I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Tomlinson. As a mother all you want is to know your babies are loved and taken care of and I can truly say that is the experience and care we had at SafeCirc. Dr Tomlinson not only truly cares about making sure your baby is well taken care of and their circumcision is done perfectly but also educates you on the benefits. We are thrilled with the results and outcome of our sons circumcision. I would refer anyone and everyone who needs to get their son circumcised here. Probably my favorite part about the entire thing was how Dr. Tomlinson would text me and answer my calls at any time of the day to make sure that all my questions were answered and I’m not the easiest customer :-) Thank you again so much for everything you did for my family and our son.
— Tayla McCartin

Very happy with our decision coming to SafeCirc. I highly recommend this facility to anyone considering circumcision for their newborn. Dr. Tomlinson takes the time to explain the entire process from start to finish, and never pressures you into making decisions. Additionally, his 24/7 availability post procedure is second to none. What also impressed my wife and I about the experience is that a follow up appointment is always made. This ensures positive outcomes and inspires confidence in your decision. As a healthcare worker, I have seen circumcisions performed using unsafe, antiquated devices, and it always baffled me as to why those devices are still in use. At SafeCirc, this is NEVER a concern. Dr. Tomlinson uses the state-of-the-art AccuCirc device, a device that he invented, that ensures a safe and flawless procedure. He even shows you how it works and all of the ins and outs of the device. You can rest assured that you are providing your baby with the safest circumcision possible at SafeCirc. This truly is the gold standard for circumcision.
— Brendan Casci BSN, RN, NREMT

We had an excellent experience with Dr. Tomlinson at SafeCirc. We heard about his practice through the Providence Journal. Around the same time, multiple friends had told us about complications with their sons’ circumcisions that they had completed at the hospital after delivery. We made the decision to hold off on our son’s circumcision at the hospital and to have it done at SafeCirc.

The experience was very calming. At the beginning of the appointment Dr. Tomlinson will sit you down and give you a presentation on why his method of circumcision is safer than the way they are doing it at hospitals. You then have the option to watch the entire procedure from a window. Our son barely cried and you could tell he was comfortable. The post procedure instructions were very clear and easy to follow. Our son healed within a few days and it looks great. I highly recommend going to a clinic, such as SafeCirc, that specializes in this procedure rather than having it done at the hospital.
— -Kate Vani

The only regret I have about meeting Dr. Tomlinson is that it didn’t happen sooner. I was given his information after my newborn son had unfortunately undergone a botched circumcision in the hospital. As a first time mom, the results of his procedure were devastating and the thought of meeting another Doctor was paralyzing. Upon my first phone call to SafeCirc, I was pleasantly surprised to reach Dr. Tomlinson directly, and he was extremely caring and sensitive to all of my needs and questions I had about my next steps. He kindly met me and my son in the clinic that very next week and the care and guidance we received was truly top notch. We were treated like family, and he was so wonderful with my baby. He gently evaluated our first results, and though they are less than favorable, he lovingly and confidently reassured me that they can be revised and was happy to refer me to a competent team who I know will take good care of my son. He took such time and consideration while educating me on the history, benefits and every question I could have had about circumcisions. None of this information or care went into our first procedure, and I only wish I had known about Dr. T and his center of excellence before we had the procedure performed in the hospital. I left feeling validated and like he truly cared about our son and the future outcome of a revision procedure. I could not recommend SafeCirc enough to anyone considering circumcision for their child. Thank you, thank you, thank you for impeccable care and giving me the insight, knowledge and confidence that our son will be just fine- we look forward to utilizing SafeCirc for our future children and highly recommend you do, too. Many thanks.
— Brittany K

Our experience with Dr. Tomlinson and SafeCirc was fantastic and we would encourage anyone wanting to circumcise their child or even researching whether to circumcise to reach out to SafeCirc. In our case we knew we wanted to circumcise our newborn adopted son, but our circumstances being adoptive parents made it difficult to do immediately after birth, or before we returned home to Rhode Island. This certainly became a blessing in disguise as we are so grateful for our experience and outcome with Dr. Tomlinson.

The detailed videos about the procedure and statistics on outcomes made the choice a simple one. Dr. Tomlinson specializes in this field and utilizes patented equipment that makes the process more seamless and safe than having this done in the hospital.

The facility was brand new, clean, comfortable, and easy to get to. Upon arriving Dr. Tomlinson greeted us and immediately showed us the care and compassion every parent wants when putting your child in someone else’s hands- answering all of our questions and ensuring we were at ease with the procedure.

Dr. Tomlinson’s dedication carried straight through aftercare as he was available 24/7, even answering our questions on the weekend and proactively checking in with us to see how our son was healing.

The outcome was fabulous: from avoiding potential health issues to the aesthetic result we could not be more pleased. For any new parent, a new baby comes with plenty of anxiety-increasing experiences- take one off the list and go to SafeCirc for your circumcision procedure!
— Brian & Olivia Mahoney

Our son was recently circumcised by Dr. Tomlinson and we cannot say enough positive things about him and the SafeCirc® Center. I first met Dr. Tomlinson when I was working at South County Health and always found him to be extremely kind - so when our pediatrician recommended we go see him for our son’s circumcision I immediately felt at ease. I contacted the clinic on a Wednesday and we were seen the following day first thing in the morning. Dr. Tomlinson talked us through the procedure as he was doing it and we were able to watch through the viewing window. As a first time parent it was so nice being able to see and hear what was going on vs. being in a hospital setting. He provided thorough, easy to follow instructions for follow-up care and gave us his direct number to call or text if any concerns. Again, as a first-time parent this was HUGE! We would 10/10 recommend going to the SafeCirc Center of Excellence. Thank you Dr. Tomlinson for putting our minds at ease and performing the procedure with excellence. We can’t thank you enough.
— Sandra W. Reilly

I could not be happier with our experience at the SafeCirc Center of Excellence. My son was born 3 weeks early. Although healthy, the doctors at the hospital decided to delay his circumcision. I was offered an appointment at the hospital at a later date, but was also told about Dr. Tomlinson’s SafeCirc Center of Excellence. Our pediatrician had also mentioned this option, so my husband and I decided to check it out. Boy am I glad we did! Our experience there was nothing short of amazing. Dr. Tomlinson is incredibly professional, well-educated, and compassionate when it comes to the circumcision process. Every step of the way was smooth sailing, and we felt very confident in the AccuCirc device. Although I work as a urology NP, circumcision in a newborn is not something I’m readily familiar with. Dr. Tomlinson was able to provide so much education to my husband and I, and I never once felt pressured to complete the circumcision there. The best part about the experience was the follow-up process. Dr. Tomlinson is available 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns, and the day the circumcision was done, we already had a scheduled follow-up appointment. In addition to all that, my son’s circumcision turned out great, and there were no complications. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Tomlinson, his center of excellence, and the AccuCirc device. I would highly recommend his services to anyone considering circumcision of their newborn!
— Talia Casci MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Thank you so much for taking such good care of son! We had a great experience with SafeCirc. I was initially against getting my son circumcised, but I am glad we did. Dr Tomlinson provided excellent information about the process of the procedure and post-op care, as well as the long-term benefits. The personal attention and attention to detail went above and beyond what we would have gotten at the hospital. I felt confident that I was getting the best treatment for my son.
— Virginia Hopkins

We’re so grateful for the patience, expertise, and support Dr. Tomlinson provided us when we were deciding whether or not to circumcise our newborn. He really advocated for us during an overwhelming time.

The process from start to end was made incredibly easy due to Dr. Tomlinson’s professionalism and passion to support his patients. He provided us with in-depth education of the medical decision we were making for our son - which gave us the reassurance we needed as first time parents. Dr. Tomlinson also reached out 2 days after our son’s circumcision to check in on his recovery (something you rarely see anymore from a doctor-patient relationship). It was also reassuring to have a follow up appointment scheduled for our son 2 weeks later to ensure everything was healing well.

If our next child is a boy - we will definitely be using SafeCirc again… as the care was unmatched.
— Morgan DiSpirito

We are so glad that we went to SafeCirc for our son’s circumcision. It allowed us to take the time we needed to recover from childbirth in the hospital before having the procedure. Dr Tomlinson is knowledgeable and takes the time to educate patients about the risks and benefits of the procedure and delivers compassionate care to babies, making everyone involved feel comfortable. The follow up care is not something you get having the procedure in the hospital. It was a great experience for all involved.
— Liz Raposa, DNP, ACNP-BC

My husband and I had our first son in the hospital and made the decision to avoid the intramuscular Vit K injection. This decision made a hospital circumcision unavailable. This was extremely difficult for us and outpatient process through our pediatrician also required intramuscular Vit K.

Our Lactation consultant reached out with the referral for Dr Tomlinson at Safe Circ. He was easy to reach and we had an over the phone discussion about our situation. He was more than happy to accommodate our wishes as they have a well established protocol for taking care of patients that have not received IM VitK.

Our appointment was easy to make and the consult left both of us feeling comfortable and happy with Dr. Tomlinson as our choice. He fully explained the process and what we could expect from his quick and highly effective procedure. My husband stayed and was able to see the process and how well our son was taken care of. The process was quick and professional and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Dr. Tomlinson was clear and helpful regarding the aftercare which had no issues at all in his recovery.

We would highly recommend Dr. Tomlinson for anyone looking, especially those in a predicament like our own.
— Eileen Dignan

The SafeCirc Center is absolutely amazing
— Emmy Mahoney, MD

There is no one else I would trust more to perform this procedure for our son
— Sarah Waimon, RN, BSN

The care was incredible
— Amanda Anaeleto MSN, RN, FNP

Our little baby will be turning 14 next week. His circumcision was in mid-September 2010. I still recall the extraordinary care, compassion, patience, and empathy you showed during that period of our lives and for that, we are forever grateful. I vividly remember you taking the time to describe the process, answering our questions, and allowing us to feel part of the process rather than simply approvers of it. We left this experience, which could be intimidating and scary, with confidence and fully reassured we were in the best possible hands. Thanks for being part of his journey! And congrats on your clinic in Rhode Island, which I can see from the website is offering the same love and care we experienced many years back.
— Seth Greenberg

I’m glad I took my son to SafeCirc because they use the most modern equipment and practices. I watched the procedure from the viewing window and my son didn’t even cry.
— Dryden Hopkins

We had a wonderful outcome with Safe Circ ! We were unable to circumcise our first born son in the hospital due to him being born 2 weeks early. Our pediatrician recommended us to Safe Circ. It was very easy to make an appt and we were able to circumcise our son before he was 2 weeks old. Dr. Tomlinson is easy to communicate with and reviewed all of the risks/ benefits of the procedure. We were able to view the procedure from the viewing window. It’s definitely a lot to watch and not necessary. Wound care was super easy and Dr. Tomlinson frequently checked up on us. After 2 weeks everything healed beautifully! Would definitely recommend using Safe Circ for your newborn son’s circumcision. It is where we will be going again if we have another boy. Thank you!
— Derek & Ally Etzkorn

My husband and I couldn’t be more thrilled with our son’s circumcision done at SafeCirc! From the minute I called to inquire about the surgery (where I spoke directly to Dr. Tomlinson), to the follow-up appointment, we felt extremely comfortable and confident in our decision to bring our son here to be circumcised. The doctor goes over all the necessary information prior to surgery and if you have any questions, he’s available 24/7 throughout the entire process. I’ve never had a doctor so thorough in explaining a procedure and also truly making sure we fully understood it and the benefits. My son had a quick and easy recovery, that I truly feel barely phased him due to the technology the practice uses to perform the procedure. We will definitely be recommending SafeCirc in the future, thanks Dr. Tomlinson!
— Deanna and Tyler Richardson

In our study, providers unanimously expressed the view that the AccuCirc® would be the safest and most appropriate for a national early infant male circumcision program.
— Public Library of Science (PLOS1)

The AccuCirc® Device is a Game-Changer for Newborns
— Providence Business News

The AccuCirc® Device named best new products for pediatricians
— Contemporary Pediatrics

Ingenious new device means safer penises. Finally! A nearly foolproof circumcision.
— Discover Magazine

AccuCirc® named silver medal winner at the medical design excellence awards and named best in class for innovation and improving safety
— Medical Design and Diagnostic Industry

Because of its inherent design in which the glans is protected, the AccuCirc® should be considered for use in National early infant male circumcision programs.
— Public Library of Science (PLOS1)

 
 

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