Question:
Can someone tell me of a highly recommended surgeon In NJ!!!

Im seriously considering the gastric bypass surgery, however I would like input on who is the best surgeon in his/her field in NJ!!! Either Lap or Open???? Thanks alot!!!    — Nicole M. (posted on July 30, 2000)

July 30, 2000
You betcha I can!!! In my opinion, there is none better than Dr. David F. Greenbaum in Willingboro, NJ. I realize that is a bit south from Lodi, but I feel it would be worth your time to at least check him out. Dr. Greenbaum is one of the most carinng, compassionate doctors I have ever come across, not to mention a highly-skilled surgeon at gastric bypass. We have a great support group and he is always available by phone or e-mail for any questions, no matter how far out you are. You can check out his website at http://www.drthin.com. You can also e-mail him at [email protected]. Most of his patients love him to death (ME INCLUDED!!!) Good Luck with your surgery, regardless of WHO you choose!
   — Carla I.

July 30, 2000
In New Brunswick, Dr. Andrei and Dr. Brolin. They are both on the asbs. and Dr. Brolin is the director or something. I know he has a high status on the asbs. Dr. Andrei does lap and Dr. Brolin does open. Call Joanna there office gal at 732-745-8600 x5452. Hope this helps and good luck
   — Alison B.

July 31, 2000
I've heard that Drs. Brolin and Andrei are very good but I chose Dr. Greenbaum in Willingboro. I chose him because of his reputation, his availability if you have problems or questions, his support group, etc. and I'm glad that I did. Dr. Greenbaum is very consciencious and diligent. If he refuses to operate on anyone, it's because he sincerely believes that that person is a poor surgical risk. A friend of mine spent about four months "getting in shape" for this surgery. The pulmonary specialist would not OK her. She lost some weight and did some walking to build up her breating and went through a successful surgery just last month. These are just my humble opinions. Nancy G.
   — Nancy G. W.

July 31, 2000
Nicole, I am having lap gastric bypass on Wednesday, by Dr. Schmidt located in Hackensack, NJ. [email protected]
   — B V.

July 31, 2000
I think the best is Dr. Michel Gagner in Manhattan. Ok, it's not NJ, but it's close. He's Chief of Laparoscopic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital and does both the RNY and DS. He's operated laparoscopically on patients for whom some doctors won't even do an open. If you'd like to consider him, book your consult now, because he's in very high demand.
   — Duffy H.

July 31, 2000
I'll have to agree with Duffy. I live in the same town as Dr. Greenbaum, but I chose to have surgery with Dr. Gagner in NYC. I wanted a surgeon who preformed the LAP RNY. I've had absolutely NO post-op complications and my results have been fabulous! I originally saw had Dr. Greenbaum, but he only does the OPEN procedure. Dr. Gagner was definately worth the trip.
   — DOROTHY A.