Question:
I am thinking about a revision from VBG to RNY. Need surgeon in NJ area.

Had my vbg 1/2000. Lost only about 80 pounds, need to lose 100 more at least. Vbg was at U of Penn Hosp. I was not pleased with their care.Tried Dr. Greebaum, but he says he no longer does VBG's or revisions. I have lost nothing new for the last year. Have gained & lost the same 15 pounds a few times. Any suggestions? Have had all the testing possible and everything is as it should be. Still can't eat much and still vomit & have severe pain and Horrendous belching at times that lasts for hours. Thanks.    — marilyn P. (posted on February 13, 2002)

February 13, 2002
Hello! I would suggest Dr. Elliott Goodman. He has an office in the Bronx, Ny and also in NJ. I wanted to use him....I had really good feelings about it...but he was not a participating surgeon with my insurance. However, I can tell you that even though I was never a patient or even seen by this doctor...he answered numerous emails from me...and was very quick to respond. He just really seems to care! I got really, really good impressions with him just through email. I know he has a web site online for his office in the Bronx at Montefiore Hospital. I don't know if he is online with his NJ office. You can get his info by clicking on the "Find a Doc" link on this page. Search under NY and he is the first on the list. (Dr. Elliott Goodman) Good luck!
   — Jeanine S.

February 13, 2002
I used Dr. Gus Slotman at Cooper Hospital. He was great. I don't know whether or not he does revisions but it couldn't hurt to ask. You can get information about him at this site. Lots of rave reviews from his patients. I see you are in Mt. Holly. Dr. Boynton at Memorial also does the RNY. My friend used him and has all good things to say. Again, I do not know whether he does the revision. Good luck!
   — Donna L.

February 13, 2002
I'm not sure what part of New Jersey you want but I just had my surgery at Englewood Hospital in Englewood. It's northern New Jersey. The Dr. is Dr. Ibraham. Also, Hackensack Hospital does the surgery. The Dr. is Dr. Schmidt. Englewood is cutting back but the Dr. is great.
   — [Anonymous]

February 14, 2002
DR. ROBERT BROLIN ST PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL IN NEW BRUNSWICK NJ...........GOOD LUCK....AND BEST WISHES...
   — [Anonymous]

February 15, 2002
I haven't had surgery yet, but have Dr. Kamelgard at UMDNJ in Newark. He is excellent!! Has been in the obesity surgery world for a while and is proficient at the lap and the open. He is also head of the Public Education Awareness committee for the Association of Bariatric Surgeons. He also has a great website. Feel free to email me and I can give you the address.
   — emilyfink

February 21, 2002
dr kameldard
   — Lizette O.