Question:
Jacksonville, FL general surgeon doing bariatric Open surgery - anyone use him?

Email [email protected]    — CBD (posted on July 10, 2002)

July 10, 2002
Cindee, Hi, No I am sorry I haven't heard of him. But the top person in the field of bariactic surgery is Dr Yasrebi in Jacksonville, Fla. He did mine. Very glad he did. He's been doing it for 20+ years. sandy walters in Jax Fla.
   — sandy W.

July 10, 2002
Cindee, I personally would be careful having a general surgeon doing this surgery. Experience can make all the difference in the world as far as complications go. I don't want to scare you but I really would look into Dr. Yasrebi. I live in Ocala and had Dr. Jawad, who is very good and experienced and I have heard many good things about Dr. Yasrebi as well. You really want a surgeon who is familar with this complicated procedure.
   — Kim B.

July 10, 2002
It's not just about performing the surgery, it's about the follow-up care, nutritional counseling, support groups, etc. Your surgeon should have all of these in place.
   — Leslie F.

July 10, 2002
I would check into a surgeon trained in Bariatric Surgery, not just a General Surgeon. There are a few top notch surgeons in the area. Dr. Yasrabi here in Jacksonville, and Dr. Thorburn (my surgeon) in Gainesville. They are 2 of the best in Florida...the other is Dr. Marema in Miami.
   — Sharon H.

August 28, 2002
Cindee---ignore this posting as I know your situation and you know mine---this is for anyone who needs info on Dr. Sooriash first hand. No one should listen to hearsay about the credentials of a surgeon without first doing the research themselves. Dr. Sooriash is the surgeon my insurance company sent me to here in JAX and I am scheduled for surgery Sept. 4. 2002. I HAVE researched Dr. Sooriash's credentials, I have spoken to post-op patients on whom he operated on, and I feel comfortable with him. That is the key word - COMFORTABLE -. You have to be able to trust the surgeon and know that he/she will do their best and give you the greatest care possible. Dr. Sooriash only does two RNY's a week versus some other surgeons that do ten or even more a week. To me, this means that I will be getting more of his attention. I could go to Ocala or Gainesville if I wanted to, but I feel that Dr. Sooriash is the best surgeon for me. He does have guidelines to follow post-op and does refer you to your PCP for follow-up bloodwork. Anyone who wants information about him, please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to answer your questions. Make sure you chose the surgeon that is right for you, and your needs. Make sure you can trust him/her and make sure all your questions are answered. Don't be afraid to call every other day with a new one!
   — mjlward1