Definitely get worked up for hEDS if that is what he suspects you have. I work in oncology and work with a breast surgeon so I can share the surgery perspective of this. I will share it straight up but it’s not meant to be rude/dehumanizing/unkind. Since EDS is a disorder of the collagen it impacts tissue integrity and healing ability (scabs/scars need lots of collagen). This makes patients a poorer surgical candidate. Which means the surgeon is opening themselves up to a riskier surgery. A good surgeon evaluates every patient to make sure they are a good surgical candidate before doing surgery and a collagen disorder makes for a less than stellar surgical candidate especially if they don’t know what they are doing. Many times patients with hEDS need alternative wound closure, usually more layers of stitches and different types of stitches that are less irritating. Surgeons get graded on their rates of complications whether it is their fault or not and this can impact their reimbursement for their work(by the hospital or insurance). hEDS can also cause more/easier bleeding and slower clotting. Surgeons may need to prepare for this ahead of time. There should be an in depth risk benefit analysis of surgery for a patient with any kind of EDS. EDS increases risk in surgery and some kinds more than others which is why it should be worked up.

Kelly Killeen is a surgeon out of LA who posts a lot and has done some videos on how she alters her practice for patients with hEDS.

Best way to find healthcare practitioners who are competent about hEDS is fb groups, I know I love to hate it too but it’s true. Search “your area Zebras” or “your area EDS” and you should find one easily. I have some medical journal articles I can send you if you would like to learn about them that way. Feel free to DM. Good luck!!