Question:
Have consult with Dr. G. Burleson-St. Paul. Am concerned as other drs are booked up

he's booking out a month for initial consult and then a month beyond that for surgery. Others in the area are scheduled many months out. Should I be nervous he's not in as great demand? I have read member reviews of him on this webpage. How can I get more info on this doctor? Thanks for your help    — [Anonymous] (posted on January 22, 2002)

January 22, 2002
My Doctor is even faster. It took 1 1/2 weeks for the consultation and I was schedualed for surgery a little over a month later. I noticed that my surgeon is very dedicated and busy. He wants you to get the surgery now, not six months from now when you could have died from a heart attack already. His name is Dr. Nazarian and he is located in Beverly Hills CA. If you like him you should have him do your surgery. Find out how many he has done and how many years he has been doing them. Good Luck!!
   — [Anonymous]

January 22, 2002
The only suspicious thing I have read about him is that he had some sort of post-op complication with one of his patients. I don't know the specifics though. But I also had a consult with him about a year ago, but decided at the time not to have surgery. But he seemed alright to me! This time around I have a consult with Dr. Ikramuddin at Fairview. Expect a long waiting time with him though too...I just called a week ago and my first meeting with him is not until April..
   — fropunka

January 22, 2002
I too had Dr. Ikramuddin for my surgeon here in Minneapolis. He was wonderful and great bedside manner, but a long wait. It took me 5 months just to get a consult date. Then another 2 months for surgery. One reason your surgeon doesn't have a long wait could be the insurance he accepts. If he doesn't accept most insurance companies, then they won't send their members there. For example, I'm with Health Partners. He isn't on their list with my program. However, this is a life altering decision. I know it's tempting to go with someone because they are faster, but make sure you do your research on the doctor you choose - it could mean your life. Good luck to you no matter who you choose!
   — Goldilauxx B.

January 22, 2002
If its Sayeed Ikromeden originally from pittsburgh and now heading up that department he is a quiet but wonderful surgeon. We of dr schauers group were very sorry to see him go. He is well worth the wait.... His patients absolutely love him.
   — blank first name B.

January 24, 2002
Yes, it is Sayeed Ikramuddin. And, I have to go along with that comment. I absolutely LOVE this man. Not only is he an incredible surgeon, but he has the best bedside manner. When he visited me in the hospital, he came in and held ans stroked my hand and asked me how I was doing. He checked my abdomen and told me I looked pretty good. I had my first post op visit with him today. He is so wonderful! And when they took the steri strips off I was completely amazed! I was n ever concerned about scars, because let's face it, I will never be a swimsuit model. But, from the lap RNY he did, the scars (or marks) I have so far are SMALLER than a piece of rice. I couldn't believe it. I love this man!!!
   — Goldilauxx B.