"Dr. Ghaphery spoke at the Wheeling Hospital Gastric Bypass Support group meeting several months ago. There were a few of his post op patients there. They gave the highest praise when they said that he "GOT" how they felt and their need for the surgery. My experience has always been that surgeons were direct and cut to the point. He is like that but also comes across with a warm sense of humor as he related the first gastric bypass he had done. It was a very telling story. With the patient there ( having gave her permission for hin to talk about her surgery) he related the trials and tribulations of the surgery from HIS vantage point. He did my daughters surgery and I have every confidence in him. His small staff of 2 (that I have met) are thorough and very much your advocate."