Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center Cosmetic surgeons????

 Has anyone on here had any experience or heard of anyone who has used the surgeons at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In particular Dr. J. J. Wendel? He was refered by a friend who works with him but I dont know of anyone mentioning him and he has no before and afters on his site. Any input would be much appreciated.

Hey there!  I have  no knowledge of this doc but I wanted to get your post back up a I am also shopping for possible PS.  I live in Nashville and FMB.  In FMB now.  Have you looked into anybody down here?

 Hey I have done little research here just because I know there is no one in SW Florida. There are a few surgeons on the east coast but I dont know anyone personally that has gone to them. However Red went to someone in Tampa that does beautiful work. You should contact her to get that docs name. I think thats the most local PS that has experiance in the kind of work we need done.

I don't know about Dr Wendel but I have dealt with Dr Kevin Kelly and all I can say is he is a wonderful doctor.

I haven't had WLS yet but due to a medical reason I had to have a panniculectomy in Dec 09. He was my doctor. I did end up having a major complication (one of my drains came out too soon because the stitch came undone) and ended up having more surgeries. Overall he was a nice doctor and very honest.

I've put off WLS basically because I didn't think my body could handle another surgery after the 14 months of hospitalizations and surgeries.