Question:
What do you think of a vascular surgeon who performs open RNY

I could not find many patients that have had surgery with Dr. Urizar. But I do know of two patients, one was an employee and another was an employee that work closed by. He seems to be very knowledgeable and I feel confident that he willl do a great job. Just was looking for some positive feed back if you have had prior surgery with him. My surgery is schedule for 31DEC02....Would appreciate last minute inspirations.    — Elsa F. (posted on December 29, 2002)

December 29, 2002
My surgeon was a general surgeon, vascular surgeon and thoractic surgeon who happens to have 20 + years doing bariactric surgery. He has a phenomenol tract record with this surgery and I have been thrilled with my surgery, my recovery and his care. I am waiting now for insurance approval for a tummy tuck and I'm having him do it. I wouldn't dream of using anyone else.
   — Patty_Butler

December 29, 2002
Hey there... My surgeon is also a "General, Vascular & Thoracic" surgeon and I would not trade this man for anyone!!! I think he is awesome! I had no problems from my surgery so far and I am almost 6 weeks out!! Love and light,
   — medium

December 29, 2002
I think what you should probably focus on is: 1) how long has this surgeon been doing bariatric surgery? 2) How many of YOUR type of surgery does he have under his belt? 3) Out of those surgeries, what were the outcomes? Did the patients lose most or all the weight? Did they have to have revisions? Any fatalities? Major complications? My surgeon was double board certified in colo-rectal surgery and upper GI surgery. She then went into bariatric surgery and had over 500 Roux-En-Y open procedures under her belt. I would have prefered 1000 or more, but given the fact that her prior area of specialization was the -entire- GI tract, and the fact that she had never lost a patient, I felt comfortable going with her. Research your surgeon with the AMA, talk to patients if he has a support group. Do your homework. This surgery can be life saving, or life threatening, and it is my personl opinion that your choice of surgeon can greatly affect which it is. So, research your surgeon, play it safe, don't get in a hurry, and best of luck to you :)
   — Greg P.