Question:
Question for Dr. Newhoff's Arizona patients!

Hi, I am having my surgery in August with Dr. Newhoff. I know he is one of the best in the business, but I would like to hear from any of his patients about your immediate post-op experience -- any complications or problems? Thank you very much!    — beeda (posted on May 12, 2003)

May 12, 2003
Hi! A good friend had surgery with Dr. Newhoff,,,,,she was very happy with his surgical skills but very unhappy with his bedside manner,office staff and the hospital where the surgery was done.
   — jennifer A.

May 12, 2003
I had surgery with Dr. Newhoff in August of 2001 and I have nothing but praise and admiration for the man. My surgery was complication free and I weighed 426 pounds the day of surgery. The hospital staff at Good Sam was wonderful and very used to dealing with Newhoff's patients. They had this fabulous bed called a Bari bed that made it possible for me to get that 400+ pound up and moving around within a few hours of surgery. A counselor came to talk to me before I left the hospital to make sure I knew what to expect once I got home. I saw Newhoff two weeks after I left the hospital and every month after that and I knew if I ever had a problem, I could call his office and see him right away. I like his dry sense of humor and his no nonsense manner. I don't really see the point in beating around the bush, I was dangerously fat and he and I both knew it. He's as happy about my success as I am (I think I surpassed his expectations for how much I could lose). I've now lost 280 pounds and my only problem is excess skin which just doesn't go away on its own. I know I would not be living this new wonderful life if it wasn't for Newhoff and his surgical skills. Good luck to you on your weightloss journey!
   — Traci H.

May 12, 2003
I had Dr. Simon for my surgeon, he is Dr. Newhoff's new partner. Before Dr. Simon however I was going to go with Dr. Newhoff. He is an amazing surgeon, in my view a surgeon should be selected for his skill not his ability to coddle his patients. When I woke in recovery he was the first person I saw, he came by my bed to say hello and made a few jokes to make me laugh. He then came by on Saturday (my discharge day) to go over my Going Home Instructions and to answer any questions that I might have (he and Dr. Simon alternate weekends at the hospital and I just happened to fall on Dr. Newhoffs weekend). He was very knowledgible and never once did I feel talked down to. He stood with me until all of my questions were answered and told me how great I was doing and to keep up the good work. I feel that Dr. Newhoff is an exceptional Dr. I know quite a few people that have used him as their surgeon and not one has complained. He has a dry sense of humor and makes it known that he expects you to work towards improving your health, that this isnt a free ride. I think the only time he becomes aggrivated is when you become lazy. I cannot express to you the importance of walking and getting up and around, it will make you feel so much better!! Good luck and may God bless you!!
   — TheMuse