Question:
Can anyone tell me about Dr. William Marcus in Silver Spring, MD?

   — charrise R. (posted on July 16, 2002)

July 16, 2002
I had my surgery done by Dr. Marcus on Jan 8, 2002. I had no complications and the weight loss is going great. He has a great bedside manner and will answer any question you have. He also conducts support group meetings twice a month at Holy Cross Hosp where you can interact with pre and post op patients. I think he's great!!!!!!!!!
   — Nicki C

July 16, 2002
In all honesty, I went to his support group and was not impressed with him...I asked a question about fiber and was quite put off by his condescending attitude. Plus I think he only does the DS/BPB, which are the most radical (IMHO) of the WLS, and I was not interested in that. Most people seem to love him, so mind you, this was just my impression, but I do think we have a tendency to sanctify the WLS docs. Good luck!
   — rebeccamayhew

July 16, 2002
Dr. Marcus is the best.. He was not my doctor, but he shares a support group with Dr. Greene. Every time I have seen him or spoken with him he has always taken the time to listen and answer any question I may have. Very supportive of pre-care and aftercare.. He attends support group meetings 2x a month and even goes out to dinner with us all after! If you have a particular question.. E-mail me.. Maybe I can help.
   — Kathryn C.

July 16, 2002
Dr. Marcus is a wonderful man. I actually would have chosen him as my doctor based on his credentials and his winning personality and charm, but I didn't want to be off of work for a month or longer so I went with Dr. Barry Greene of Silver Spring. Dr. Greene works very closely with Dr. Marcus but he does roux-en Y gastric bypass laparascopically vs. Dr. Marcus' open Biliopancreatic Diversion. I would recommend Dr. Greene to anyone, he's also a wonderful caring man!
   — SMG I.