DRS. ERBELLA & BUNCH

HI, has anyone had lapband surgery with Drs. Erbella & Bunch at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton?  What do you think of them?  I have an appt. with them in a few days which will cost $250. so I don't want to waste my time & money if there are a lot of negitive comments about them.  Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks

Personally I know nothing about them.  But you can find patient reviews on Dr. Erbella at: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bariatric+surgeon+r eviews+Jose+Erbella+qrg.html and you can check their license to practice medicine in Florida (and see if there have ever been any disciplinary action taken against them) at:  http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/IRM00profiling/searchform.asp and you can look for any closed liability claims at:  http://www.floir.com/Liability/ Red

I was banded by Dr. Bunch and Erbella and let me tell you, I love them.  The whole office staff is wonderful.  I'm partial now to Dr. Erbella because he's done all of my fills (six of them) but Dr. Bunch is great too.   If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. -Traci

THEY ARE GREAT!!!!! I HAD MY SURGERY APRIL 20, 2007 AND IT IS THE BEST THING THAT I COULD HAVE DONE. I AM RN AND KNOW THE MD'S IN TOWN THAT DO THESE TYPES OF SURGERIES AND WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO DO IT BEFORE ANY OTHER.  THE OFFICE STAFF IS GREAT AND EVERYONE IS ENCOUARGING WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY!