Question:
Who is the best doctor in the USA and the best doctor in Texas?
i am looking for information about the procedures and i would like to have the best doctor to operate on me and i would just like to know who the best in the united states is/are and who in texas is the best and their location... thanks — Monica P. (posted on March 21, 2003)
March 21, 2003
You will get many, many answers on this one. Everyone's doc is the best.
Mine is the greatest LOL
— Delores S.
March 21, 2003
Yes, I am sure you will get lots of answers..All the same...Mine is
definitely the greatest!! Good Luck with whomever you choose..
— Sharon1964
March 21, 2003
Well I have to agree with the other postie..everyone thinks there doctor is
the best. I think Dr. Capehart is wonderful..although I am still pre-op I
still think she is the greatest.
— Annette S.
March 21, 2003
The best according to whose standards? I don't know of any polls or the
National Institute of Health coming out with their top 10 list for gastric
bypass surgeons. Most of us would recommend our surgeons, but I would
suggest that you find doctors in your area that do the procedure you are
interested in, attend their support group meetings where you will meet lots
of their patients and start asking questions. In fact, go to the Find a
Doc link at the top of this page and you can research surgeons by your
state, to include comments from their patients.
— Cindy R.
March 21, 2003
Dr. Carlos Ferrari! He has performed over 1300 surgeries and assisted in
1700 more. He is in Houston and is affiliated with Neweigh and also has his
own practice.
— Sandy T.
March 21, 2003
Dr. Warnock in Wichita Falls, TX is absolutely wonderful. An angel in
cowboy boots. He has been doing this for 27 years has only lost 2
patients. He does between 30-40 per month. I am 10 days post-op and I am
eating and exercising and I feel great. He is very compassionate. I have
not hearde any of his patients say nything negative. Once a month we have
a support group meeting and he is there. He has mastered this procedure to
the point that he is done in about 40 minutes which is good because you
have less anethesia. I hope this helps. Cheryl
— Cheryl L.
March 21, 2003
Well, are you asking who can cut a straighter line? Who's staples are the
sharpest or more uniformaly? I think you might want to know who overall can
perform the surgery, THEN provide a least troublesome recovery. My answer
is the Bariatriac Treatment Center in Wylie TX. I am 5 weeks post op and
have had no complications. However as I discussed this with my nurses
there, who incidentally have had the same surgery, It is all about YOUR
attitude going into it. What are you willing to do to make sure your
recovery is trouble free? Do you even know what you can do? If you don't,
e-mail me and I will tell you.
— Phitphreak
March 21, 2003
This is difficult to answer - we only have our own experiences to draw from
and hearsay from others. But, IN MY OPINION, the best surgeon in Texas
(and probably the world) is Dr. Kenneth Warnock in Wichita Falls, Texas. I
live in Dallas and went to Wichita Falls for Dr. Warnock to do my open RNY.
He has been doing weight loss surgery for over 20 years and has an
excellent track record. Not only is he a terrific surgeon, he is a superb
human being and he genuinely loves his patients and loves watching them
regain their lives. I would recommend him to anyone and if I had to do
this again, I would -as long as Dr. W did it. I lost 160 pounds in 14
months, had my tummy tuck and have lost another 15 since then. This
remarkable person literally saved my life.
— Patty_Butler
March 21, 2003
There are alot of excellant Drs. You will have to choose one that best
suites ur needs and you feel comfortable with. I went with Dr Wittgrove in
San Diego, Ca he is the same dr that did Carnie Wilson...I traveled from NV
just to have him do my surgery and I wasnt going to settle for anyone
else...To me, he is the best!!!!!
— Deanna Wise
March 22, 2003
Well, let me cast another vote for the Wylie BTC in Texas. I had surgery
with Dr. Julie Leverton there, and I can honestly say, it was THE BEST
experience I have ever had at any hospital, bar none. Dr. Leverton is
wonderful. If you call her about something after surgery, you can expect to
hear back from her personally within about 15 mins unless she is in
surgery. Please read my profile. I would recommend BTC to anyone. I have
had ZERO complications and am currently down 120 pounds.
— Greg P.
March 22, 2003
Hi...as everyone else said, everybody thinks their own surgeon is "the
best". I'll put my 2 cents in too...Dr Carl Rosati (Albany NY). The
man is committed to helping morbidly obese patients regain their health and
lives. Not only is he a brilliant surgeon, but very compassionate and
patient-oriented. He insists on careful follow-up care and is always
available when needed. I trusted him with my life, and due that I never had
surgery before, trust is a big issue with me. I would recommend him highly
for anyone considering Gastric Bypass.
Cindy
— Cindy K.
March 23, 2003
Without a doubt my surgeon Dr. Charles Goldman is the very best. He is from
West Virginia and I live in Ky, but he is a dedicated bariatric surgeon,
caring and thoughtful and his skills are superb. You are his patient
before, during, and afterward the procedure, never fails to check on you
and answers all your phone calls. His staff are an excellent group of
people. He saved my life, I'm down from 389 to 220 now and feeling great.
— kysunshine
March 23, 2003
Don't know about Texas..But I'd like to put in a good word for my 2
surgeons in California. Dr. Gregg Jossart and Dr. John Feng in San
Francisco. Very professional, warm, caring and always makes time for you
no matter how silly the questions may be. They try to make sure that your
journey to weight loss be a easy and pleasant one. I would highly
recommend both Dr.'s to anyone who is considering this surgery. I couldn't
have asked for better care.
— Kathie W.
March 23, 2003
My surgeon was Dr. Cribbins an associate of Dr. Hamn. Both are located in
Plano at Plano Presbyterian. I had VBG but he does RNY and Lap Band. Dr. C
is very gentle, easy to talk to and compassionate. Another great doc is
Dr. Barzune at Medical City. I chose Dr. C because he was on my insurance
plan. I have had no regrets eight weeks post op. Good luck!
— Alma W.
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