Question:
I would like patient comments on Dr. Robert K. Liem of WPB, FL.

   — Arlene S. (posted on July 16, 2002)

July 16, 2002
Hi: I am a patient of Dr. Liem's. I am scheduled for surgery tomorrow, July 18. I like the doctor very well. He's soft spoken, doesn't seem to get rattled very easily. His staff is another subject entirely. I have called his office probably 5 or 6 times, and EVERY single time, I hear "Hold on, I can't find your chart." When I went for my last visit pre-op on Monday, they couldn't find my chart. On my first visit, in March, I was given a piece of paper with all the things I would have to get done pre-op, as well as a list of instructions. I don't have a clue what I did with the paper. I was taking asprin every day for my heart, and didn't know I was to stop taking them 2 weeks before surgery. I have to have my blood drawn again today. If my clotting factor is still out of range, my surgery will be canceled. Nobody mentioned to me that the doctors at JFK Hospital would be on strike yesterday. When it was on the news I was getting a little crazy. It was only for one day, but Dr. Liem could have mentioned it in advance.
   — Chris S.

July 17, 2002
I am a patient of Dr. Liem's. I had surgery 10/12/01 and am doing great. I have only good things to say about Dr. Liem. His office staff is overly busy and can be a little impersonal at times. I just overlooked that, Dr. Liem will be doing the surgery, not them! Hope to meet you at the support group meetings!
   — Donna S.

July 17, 2002
I am a patient of Dr. Liem's. I had the surgery 23 months ago and have lost 334 pounds. Dr. Liem has been doing bariatric surgery for over 20 years and has never had a leak or lost a patient. He is very good at what he does. If you call his office they will give you my phone number and you can call me anytime. They have a pre-op seminar on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6 pm at JFK Hospital. There are always several post ops there that will be more than happy to talk to you. Your Weight Loss Pal,
   — DeeDubbs