Surgeon's in Wilmington

Has anyone had surgery in Wilmington, NC? I'm thinking about getting surgery, but none of the surgeons here in Wilmington are registered on this site. Does anyone know how else I can research the surgeon?

Hello Jeanette, I am also researching to have WLS done here in Wilmington. I found 2 doctors here. Dr. James Harris and Dr. David Miles. I had a hard time getting a call back from Dr.Mile's office but I did find Terry at Dr. Harris's to be very friendly, helpful and knowlegable. He has done quite a few surgeries and only does the Roux-en Y. Speak with her with any questions you have...even if you don't decide to use him. (I do think I will though.) She can help steer you in the right direction. Mary Ann

Thanks! I too was looking at Dr. Harris. I put in a call to the Bariatric nurse (I think it's Terry) but I haven't heard anything back. She was on vacation last week, so I'm guessing she has a lot of catching up to do. Good luck on your research and keep me posted if you decide to go through with it. I'll keep you posted on my quest as well. Thanks again! - Jeannette

I was just in Myrtle Beach and we went home thru Wilmington....didn't I see a big sign for a bariatric group in that area? I thought it was a billboard.

I had my surgery done in Wilmington by Dr. James Harris (910-343-0811) on May 7, 2003. He is a wonderful doctor with a great track record. There is also another bariatric surgeon in Wilmington - Dr. David Miles - (910) 794-1717 - whom I would recommend just as highly. His nurse Helen is quite helpful. Dr. Miles has a much more active support group than Dr. Harris, so you may want to factor that into your decision. I know this from first hand knowledge because I used to lead Dr. Harris' support group the first two years after I had surgery. Although you can attend Dr. Miles' support group if he didn't do your surgery, you get much better support with Dr. miles, and it is a much more structured practice (doing mostly gastric bypass). Only about 20-30% of Dr. Harris' patients are gastric bypass. Last year I moved to the Chapel Hill area, and now attend the Duke WLS Monthly Support Group. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you want more information. Good luck. Betsy Crittenden

hey, I had my surgery in sept 06 by Dr. Harris. He is a great surgeon.Takes his time with you and answers all questions.Ionly had to spend overnight in the hospital.Give him a call.The staff there is very friendly and helpful also. Glenda

Hi Jeannette, I am two weeks post op and I am a patient at Dr. Miles. I had no problem getting in touch with them and getting a call back, but I also had a physician refferal to him. If you call just ask to speak to Kathy, I am sure that she will help you with whatever you need! They really are a great staff and have a pre op and post op established routine that works. Good luck!

Dr Harris did my surgery in Sept 05 and I was very pleased with him and his staff. He doesn't have great bedside manner, but then why do I need that? My PCP (Peter Kramer) said that Harris was the best laparoscopic surgeon on the East Coast of the US and that if his mother was having the surgery, that's where he would send her. The support group is nice too.. Good luck and email me with any questions you might have... Pam 9-13-05 5'2" 282/164/145

I had my surgery with Dr. James Harris in November '05. He's really great and easy to talk to. I have had NO problems at all. Spent one night in the hospital. Has surgery on Wednesday morning and I was back to work the next Monday. The office staff is really nice, I've never had any problems from them. Good Luck!

Hi Jeannette Im a patient of Dr. Miles, and will have my surgery on August 14,2006. He is one great Doctor. Helen his nurse is very friendly and knowlegde. Helen usally calls back fast. Or just go to the office. They located at: 1717 Shipyard Blvd. Tel: 794-1717. I research him and he got over 600 surgerys with no complaints. Plus you will meet Lori his assistant she is very nice and helpful. My Loan Officer from my bank just had his surgery done with Dr. Miles 4 months ago and he is very happy. And will recomend him anytime.