Question:
Any input on your experience with Dr. Daniel Herron-NY City?

I am awaiting my consultation appointment with Dr. Daniel Herron in New York City. Can someone that has used Dr. Herron for there RNY (preferably laporascopic) please give me feedback on their experience with this doctor? I would appreciate any and all details on how the pre, during and post surgery went. I want to be sure that I am choosing the right doctor for this life-altering surgery. Thank you in advance!    — Becca V. (posted on May 8, 2001)

May 8, 2001
I had Lap RNY with Dr Herron on August 21, 2000. I went in for my consult on July 14, 2000. The consult was very good. He explained everything in great detail and did a quick exam. He didn't ask me if I used drugs in front of my mother (I thought that was pretty funny). He explained all the risks involved and drew pictures. Next time I saw him was when I was wheeled into the OR on surgery day. That's when I signed my consent. Next time I saw him, I was in my room recuperating and he told me everything went well. He came in everyday I was there and released me on the fourth day. I saw him again at 3 weeks, 3 months and 6 months post op. Each time he listened to my concerns and answered any questions. I like that I can email him anytime. He usually answers quickly. I think Dr Herron, though young, is an excellent doctor. My surgery went very well, no complications and excellent recuperation. If you have any further questions, please email me.
   — Jeannet

May 8, 2001
Jeanne pretty much summed up my experience with Dr. Herron also. Except the drugs part - my mother wasn't there so he didn't have to wait to ask that question. He is very easy going and likeable. As for his surgical ability, I can only add that mine (lap RNY) went well and I had no complications. Have spoken with others who went to him, and never heard a bad word.
   — danirat

May 8, 2001
I have had a great experience with Dr. Herron. I was scheduled for a LAP RNY but a week after we met he felt it was medically safer for me to have BPD/DS. He answered all my e-mails altho sometimes they went unanswered for a few days. I can tell you those answers were answers that could wait. Any question that required immediate response I actually called and asked. All my phone calls were returned promptly. I met Dr. Herron outside the OR and again he reviewed everything. Then, he went and spoke with my husband while the anesthesioilogist was prepping me. Dr. Herron was there in recovery when I awoke and everyday he was on duty in the hospital. I was in 5 days,saw him 3. He also advised me who the on call Dr. would be over the weekend,. I became sick and called the on call a week after I was home. I was better the next day so I didn't call Herron's office. He called me the next day as he heard I was sick. My follow up so far has been good and he has listened to my requests/concerns. My incision is pencil thin and I feel great for having an open procedure. 3 weeks after surgery I was camping with my family. Other than feeling tired this is the greatest thing I have done for myself. I have had a great experience with Dr. Herron and I would do it over again in a heartbeat. I'm 1 month post op and down 30 lbs! I will tell you that with any Dr. you need to ask questions and be very proactive in this. It's your surgery. What ever questions you have for Dr. Herron you need to ask,you need to follow thru. He is a busy man,not just a Bariatric surgeon but also does Kidney transplants. That's one reason I was never upset if he didn't get back to me right away. If you have something that can't wait then you call-don't go via e-mail.
   — Linda M.

May 9, 2001
I can honestly say,there was absolutely nothing pulling me to use this doctor. I feel the office is like a factory and the only procedure he pushed is lap. I did homework on gastric bypass for 2 years before I did this surgery. Many Many people steered me away from Mt.Sinia hospital as well as Dr. Heron. I had RouxEnY open in Jan of this year and I was thrilled with my surgeon. His name is Dr. MARC BESSLER 212-305-9506 ask for Maria. He is very very professional. NOT THE FREINDLY type but the very best there is. HE is the top doctor today in the country for these procedures. His office is affiliated with both NY Cornell and Columbia. You have the choice which to use. I can tell you that I did not have one moments regret. Everything went picture perfect. I have recommended him to 3 freinds all who have had surgery and can;t thank me enough. Good Luck e mail me with any questions i will be happy to help you. [email protected]
   — judy G.

May 9, 2001
I had my surgery in December of 2001 with Dr. Herron he is the greatist. He treats you like a person, and a very good bedside manner. After my surgery in the hospital he was checking up on me all the time. He reasured me many times in my progress to get the surgery. He is the best one i've seen. I saw on other one in Westchester medical center and I didn't like them at all if your insurance doe's not pay them what they want they won't do it. So I went Dr.s Herron and so glad I did. What a world of difference. You will all love him.
   — Terry R.

May 10, 2001
I had lap RNY with Dr. Herron on Aug 14, 2000. I can tell you from my experience that Dr. Herron is an excellent surgeon. He has gone above and beyond with his care for me both pre-op and post-op. He has always been quite accessible to me anytime I needed to ask a question. In fact I had to be hospitalized in Jan (not due to the surgery), and went to his office with my symptoms, and he and his staff could not have been kinder or more helpful. He visited me in the hospital and called me several times, even though the problem was unrelated to the surgery. He is a superior surgeon and a super nice guy. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him. Pleas feel free to email me privately if you have any futher questions. --Debbie [email protected]
   — d D.

May 15, 2001
I had BPD-DS with Dr. Herron April 10, 2001. I live in Atlanta and I elected to travel to NY because the one surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. Smith, that does the lap BPD-DS was scheduling 5-6 months out. Also, I hear is a great surgeon, I found him impossible to get in touch with and didn't feel like he ever was overly concerned with answering my questions. When I met with Dr. Herron I found him to be very responsive. I had complications in the OR. I was in surgery for 9 hours. My pancreas was adhered to my gallbladder. Rather than rush me through surgery Dr. Herron meticulously worked through it. I am very glad I didn't go to another surgeon. Everyone has different experiences so I wish you well in finding a surgeon.
   — John T.