Question:
Has anyone heard anything about the following Dr. Who are in NY?

Shawn Garber - I have ben hearing conflicting reviews Mitchell Roslin and Dominick Gadaleta. If you know of any other doctors in NY please let me know. Thanks alot. [email protected]    — Nilsa F. (posted on April 21, 2002)

April 21, 2002
Hi Nilsa, I received a personal email from Shawn Garber asking me to come for a consult, that he thought he could really help me, which I thought was really nice of him--to take time out like that. I could not see him because it was too far for me to travel to Great Neck. However, I could recommend my own surgeon to you, I just met with him 4/16 and feel very confident in him, he has a great disposition, and large knowledge base, his name is Louis Flancbaum and he is based at St Luke's-Roosevelt in Manhattan. He has a profile on this site for his info, but if you would like more info feel free to email me, and myself or my wife will get right back to you. Good luck and take care. -Jeff [email protected]
   — Jeffrey C.

April 21, 2002
Have you tried the "find a doc" page? Go to the top of this page and click on "find a doc" and follow the links. The information you are looking for is there. Shelley
   — Shelley.

April 21, 2002
I have had one consultation with Dr. Dominick Gadaleta two weeks ago. He came recommended from someone I have been corresponding with whom he performed an open RNY gastric bypass on December 2001. She told me he was very caring but also a straight shooter. Since I had an idea of what he was like before I met him, I wasn't as "put off" as I might have been. However, my husband thought he was smug. He didn't try to talk me into any type of surgery but explained my options and the benefits of each type over the other. I called other patients of his who have had surgery by him, some had good post-op experiences and some had problems requiring second surgeries. However, they all said they would do it again in a heartbeat and would use him as their surgeon! I have decided to go with Dr. Gadaleta and have already had my Psych.consult, I am having my echo/stress test tomorrow, have seen the gastroenterologist and am waiting for a test date and have my appointment with the nutritionist set for early May. His bariatric coordinator, Yvonne, told me to call next week to discuss a surgery date. I had heard that Dr. Garber didn't seem to be the right doctor for this type of surgery. Just a feeling someone had when they went for a consult. It's really hard when you have to rely on others for their opinion since we all may be looking for something different in a surgeon as far as personality and bedside manner. I know we all want competent, experienced and caring surgeons. I wish you luck in making your choice. I know I feel good about mine. - Kathleen
   — Kathleen K.

April 21, 2002
My Doctor is in New York, on Long Island. His name is Dr. Cooperstone and he is wonderful. He had never lost a patient and has only had one patient in his career that had a leak. He's very straight foward and honest. I whole-heartedly recommend him. He is through Northshore Hospital in Syosset which is a great hospital.
   — Michele M.

April 21, 2002
I felt Dr. Garber wasn't right for me and you can read my profile for details. Good for you for wanting to check out several docs at this stage. I was stupid and put all my eggs in one basket and wasted a lot of time with him. After I parted ways with Garber, I found Dr. I. Michael Leitman at Lennox Hill, by way of a recommendation. I couldn't be happier with my choice. I had surgery February 14, 2002 and have always felt that I am in the hands of a sensitive, competent, experienced, and down-to-earth surgeon. Use the find-a-doc page here, it should be of help. Good luck!
   — PaulaM

April 22, 2002
Hi...I had met with Dr. Garber a couple of months ago. While I had an appointment for a consult with him, I also made another one with another surgeon, Dr. Thomas Cerabona (Valhalla, NY) because I wanted to be able to make a decision based on the surgeon. I also knew someone that has used Dr. Cerabona, so he came highly recommended. I met w/Dr. Garber first and then Dr. Cerabona. As soon as I started talking to Dr. Cerabona, I knew that he was the one that I wanted to do my surgery. He is so easy to talk to, very honest, answers all questions, doesn't make you feel like you are rushed at all. While Dr. Garber basically was the same way, there was just something about his attitude that I wasn't crazy about. I have also heard that Dr. M. Leitman of New York City is a very good surgeon and did have an appt to meet with him, but cancelled it after meeting w/Dr. Cerabona (also, I didn't really want to be in a hospital in NYC)...so now I am closer to home. Hope all goes well. Take care.
   — Giovanna G.

April 22, 2002
I started off with Dr. Garber, but didn't like the wait or the fact that he hands you a doctor list and sends you on your way to see them all. I also know someone who had a very bad set of complications with Dr. Gadaleta. My surgeon was also Dr. Cooperstone. He is wonderful.
   — Julie S.

April 22, 2002
My surgeon is Dr. Teixeira @ Montefiore. He does the LAP RNY and LAP Banding. There is also Dr. Goodman @ Montefiore.
   — Cheryl J.