Calling all Dr. Maher's patients

Hello Everyone. I am starting my wls journey and the doctor that I want is very busy (Dr. DeMaria), but he has a new surgeon on staff and they say his name is Dr. Maher from Iowa. I just wanted to know if any of you Iowa citizens know if your Dr. Maher has transferred to Richmond, Va. f so, I would like to know about your experience, good or bad. Thanks.

Dr. Maher is from the University of Iowa. Excellent surgeon and experienced with laproscopic WLS.

Hi Abby, do you know if he has moved to Richmond, Va.

Yes -- same one. I had heard he was moving -- a friend of mine was going to him and just loved him.

Thanks Jane. It's looking good so far.

I had Maher and I am so sad to see him go!!!! Your hospital is very fortunate to get him.......He sent his patients a letter saying he recieved the Professor of Surgery at The College Of Virginia in Richmond and he will be moivng there very shortly! He is a wonderful surgeon with a great record....He has no deaths or major leak complications.....He is very thourough with testing as well as pre and post-op care. He was the cheif surgeon and the professor and director of GI surgery here.....The university of Iowa Hospital is a very prestigious hospital especially with the bariatric surgery......It was basically all started at the U of I.....I just cannot stress how good of a surgeon I feel he is.....I would use him again for anything in a heart beat......I had my lap rny with him on Dec8th....I started the journey at 293, today I am 5 months out and down 98 pounds. Best of luck Take Care Jesi.......If you have any more questions feel free to email me I would love to talk with you......There is also a forum for his patients...........you can read comments about him!

Thanks Jesi. Do you know how many surgeries Dr. Maher has performed? If you can't answer here, please email me.

Dr. Maher did my surgery Lap RNY 2 weeks ago. I wish he wasnt leaving. I cant tell you enough how much he will be missed . Hes # 1 In my book....... Stacy XOXO

Thank you Stacy. He's moving up in my book too.

Tina - I've ONLY heard good things about Dr. Maher, and other physicians I see have recommended him. I had surgery in Des Moines three weeks ago (Iowa City is a couple hours away, and the wait list for Maher was very long!) I wouldn't hesitate to see him at all, especially if it's so hard to get into the other surgeon. I know there is feedback on him on this site if you look under his name in the Iowa surgeons. The U of I founded bariatric surgery, and has a long history of research and good results. Good luck, and keep us posted on what you decide! Francie P Lap RNY 4/27/04