Question:
Anyone have an opinion on DR. ROBERT MAREMA IN FT. LAUDERDALE, FL?

I AM SEARCHING FOR A GOOD SURGEON AND HAVE HEARD GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM. I WOUILD LIKE TO HEAR FROM HIS PATIENTS. DO YOU RECOMMEND HIM? THANK YOU    — Marybeth O. (posted on June 25, 2001)

June 25, 2001
Hi Marybeth, I am still preop with Dr M, but he has an excellent reputation for performing WLS. I should tell you though that because he is very popular, you may have a long wait for surgery. I have to wait 3 weeks (1 week has ended) for a date and I was told yesterday by the surgical coordinator that it may be September before I have surgery. He has an excellent aftercare program and at his info sessions he's very frank about this operation, detailing all aspects good and bad, so you can make an informed decision whether or not wls is for you. He has another doctor in his office who he's trained and is now accepting patients. His name is Michael A Perez. Some of Dr M's patients have decided to use him instead of waiting so long for surgery. I can have my surgery as early as July 10 if I chose to go with him, so I am actually considering that. The decision is yours, just research carefully so that you can make a wise decision. If you need more info, you may e-mail me at [email protected]. I'll be more than happy to answer any other questions you may have. I wish you all the best.
   — dandjon

August 26, 2002
Dr.Meremas office has decided not to work with Blue Cross Blue shield of Florida. I found this out after I had taken all the steps that they ask you to do, pulmanologist, cardiologist, physc eval, ultra sound, blood work, etc etc so if you have BCBS don't waste your time. They offerd absolutly no help whatsoever and basically told me I was on my own and that my Ins company would send me a letter(yea right) so right now I'm starting all over. VERY DISAPOINTING!
   — Roger K.

August 26, 2002
I had surgery by Dr. Marema on May 20th. I can't say enough about this wonderful man. His office staff needs a little work but he is one of the best if not the best surgeon in Florida. I would highly recommend him. Please email me if you have any other questions.
   — Traci B.

August 26, 2002
I did not have surgery with Dr. Merema, but I had Dr. Perez, one of his assistants, and he was very good. I am healing just fine and today is my one month anniversary. I lost 61lbs and feel great. There is a support group meeting tomorrow night at Holy Cross hospital in Fort Lauderdale where you can ask people who had him as their surgeon how he did for them and they can give you the best Info. possible. Hope this helps.
   — Lawrence R.