Question:
Dr Titus Duncan or Dr Daniel C Smith

Hello, I really would like to hear from pre/post op's about either of theses two doctors. I was advised by my wonderful doctor to go to Emory and see Dr. Smith. However I have read where he has had deaths to where as Dr. Duncun has not. I also feel Emory is a better hop than Atlanta Medical Center, should I give a lot of thought to what hop and weigh that equally to the doc? Or should doc be the only thing I need to consider? Please give me any feed back. I was so sure about Dr. Duncan until I was advised to go to Emory, by a doc a really love and trust.    — bleever (posted on August 15, 2002)

August 15, 2002
Yes I am schedule to have surgery with dr. Ducan and he's an very nice and people person and the staff is wonderful, as far as the hospital goes I love the hosp. I had my first born there 4yrs. ago and the staff is wonderful and caring but the Dr. there are excellent but you have to lead by God ........Jennifer Blount. Austell
   — sexy40

August 17, 2002
I'm 6 weeks pre-op with Dr. Duncan and Atlanta Medical was a concern for me too. Its my understanding, that they have a portion of a floor just for WLS as well as Atlanta Medical has 2 operating rooms newly furnished just for Dr. Duncan's surgery. Another consideration, at Emory you are going to be dealing with residents more than your Dr. My opinion, if I had something life threating illness- I would go to Emory because they are on the cutting edge of new technology. Dr. Duncan has 2 surgeons operating with him and you will be seeing one of the 3 during your stay. I understand where you are in this decision -- My advise is keep researching until you feel comfortable.
   — Gail B.

August 17, 2002
Hey, I had my surgery in Gainesville Georgia with Dr. Dan Procter and Dr. Richards assisting. They are excellent. I interviewed a lot of surgeons and found him and his program to be the best around. He has great bedside manner and his psychologist helps you a lot with your food issues. he has a complete program. Dr. procter is the best! I will be three weeks out on monday and doing so good. I was feeling fantastic a week out. Dr. Procter has 20 years experience doing this surgery and he has a support and informative meeting first saturday of each month. i would go just for the support and the information. he attends all of them and you will get to meet everyone. www.obesitysolutions.com or www.vdos.org good luck and it is good to have choices! jen
   — Jennifer S.

August 17, 2002
If those were the only two choices in Atlanta, I would chose Dr. Duncan hands down. You will probably get in quickly for your appointment, but the surgery will be months away. Dr. Duncan only requires that you stay in the hospital 24 hours, with no complications. Other doctors are Christopher Hart, M.D., Dennis Smith, M.D., Ken Champion, M.D. -- all are excellent for lap RNY (and Dennis Smith, MD does the DS). Good luck on your choice.
   — crawford1213

September 17, 2002
Dr. Duncan; I have done alot of research on the Dr.'s and he has had less complications, no deaths, and that is the only thing you should be worried about. Your health is most important in this surgery. He has a long wait but its worth it.
   — Jenny W.