Arif Ahmad, M.D Bariatrics Bariatric Center

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR. AHMAD WAS THAT HE WAS A TRULY COMPASSIONATE, SKILLED DOCTOR. I FELT AT EASE WITH HIM RIGHT AWAY. AFTER MEETING HIM, I KNEW MY PERSUIT FOR THE RIGHT SURGEON WAS OVER. OVER TIME, MY FIRST IMPRESSION WAS REINFORCED AND MORE SO. DR. AHMAD WAS VERY THOROUGH AND MADE SURE I WAS COMPLETELY READY FOR MY SURGERY. HE ALWAYS STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF PRE SURGICAL TESTING AND ALSO BEING PYSCHOLOGICALLY READY. HE ALSO AIDED ME IN WINNING A LONG BATTLE WITH MY NICOTINE ADDICTION. DR. AHMAD INFORMED ME EARLY ON THERE WOULD BE NO SURGERY IF I REMAINED A SMOKER. HE WAS TOUGH AND EXPECTED ME TO QUIT SMOKING AND LOSE SOME WEIGHT PRIOR TO ANY SURGERY DATE EVEN BEING SET. I TRULY CAN'T SAY THERE IS ANYTHING I DON'T LIKE ABOUT DR. AHMAD. (NO SUGAR COATING INTENDED). FUTURE PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW DR. AHMAD IS A WONDERFUL SURGEON AND PERSON. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR ME, I FEEL HE TRULY CARES FOR HIS PATIENT'S OUTCOME. DR. AHMAD DID EMPASIZE AFTER CARE. HE SAW ME DAILY IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER MY SURGERY AND MADE MY FOLLOW UP APPOINTMET FOR 8 DAYS AFTER MY SUGERY AND WAS TO SEE ME BACK IN ANOTHER WEEK AFTER A GOOD CHECK UP. HE REMINDED ME TO FOLLOW THE PROPER WAY TO EAT ACCORDINGLY, TO TAKE MY SUPPLEMENTS AND MEDICATIONS AND TO KEEP MOVING. I BELIEVE HE DOES HAVE A STRUCTURED AFTERCARE PROGRAM. HIS OFFICE OFFERS SUPPORTS GROUPS AS WELL AS EASY ACCESS TO HIM AND HIS STAFF/OFFICE. I AM IN THE EARLY STAGES OF HIS AFTERCARE PROGRAM. DR. AHMAD AND HIS STAFF INFORMED ME OF ALL RISKS RIGHT FROM THE BEGINNING AND LET ME KNOW ALONG THAT THIS SURGERY IS NOT FOR EVERYONE AND SHOULDN'T BE A DECISION THAT IS MADE LIGHTLY. THE SURGERY WOULD MEAN A WHOLE NEW WAY OF LIFE PRACTICALLY. THE PHYSICAL RISKS WERE TOLD ME AND LITERALLY SPELLED OUT TO ME AND EVEN DRAWN AS DIAGRAM BY DR. AHMAD HIMSELF. I WOULD RATE HIM HIGH ON ANY SCALE AND WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO MY CLOSEST RELATIVE IF NEED BE. DR. AHMAD'S SURGICAL COMPETENCE AND BEDSIDE MANNYER WERE BOTH GREAT. I RESEARCHED HIS SURGICAL COMPETENCEY AND THEN AFTER I FINALLY GOT TO MEET HIM, AS I SAID EARLIER, I WAS COMPLETELY AT EASE. HE HAS A WARM, CARING MANNER. YOU CAN READ THE CONCERN IN HIS EYES AS HE SPEAKS TO YOU. I AM VERY GRATEFUL TO HAVE HAD DR. AHMAD AS PART OF SUCH AN IMPORTANCE, HUGE DECISION AND CHANGE IN MY LIFE.

He was very kind and supportive. I liked the fact that he was so thorough even if it delayed getting the surgery. I believe his surgical competence and bedside manner are good. He is soft spoken and puts you at ease. At this time he is forming a new office with new staff which may make the transition difficult. My surgery was done at a different hospital than the one he's in now. This hospital is very good as well so that isn't a problem. So, at this time he is still organizing what he wants to have ie; structure of support group.

Dr. Ahmad treats you like he has known you your whole life. He gives off this warm caring vibe, that just puts you at ease. Every one I have had contact with at Stony Brook regarding my surgery has been great, (especially Genie{Jeanie?}she does the pre auths)

My fist impression was oh G-D, is this man really going to help me or kill me. After I spoke with him on the second meeting I had felt so comfortable like I knew him all my life. He didn't rush you or shrug you off. He was very patient and didn't push for answers until you were ready. I would describe his staff as very friendly and helpful. Lisa was reassuring me all the time and took the time to ask if everything was alright and how I felt. Barbara also is very nice but, her personality is like a fish who don't smile. Lisa is my favorite, More of an outgoing personality. There wasn't anything I didn't like about them. Dr. Ahmad is a charming man who cares about his patients and gets to know you on a first name basis. He sees you in the office and does not need your chart to know your name which I thought was very personal on his part. He is always emphasizing how important after care is. Makes sure everything is fine and asks a lot of question on how you feel and how your doing. EXCERISE is his motto, always telling me how important it is to excerise and eat right. He and his staff explained how dangerous it can be and that sometimes death does occur. Would not do the surgery until he met a member of my family which in my case was my daughter, and he explained to her everything he was going to do. I would rate him very highly. I love his smile and he is a very patient man. You can has him anything and he always knows what to say. Makes you feel very at ease with something I have battled all my life and didn't feel embrassed with him. I think both bedside and surgical are both important aspects. He has a great bedside manner and doesn't rush through anything. I would recommend him highly. I lived with heartburn due to acid reflux for over 7 years and I thank Dr. Ahmad for Giving Me My Life back. Without him, I would probably be dead. I done it for the medical side of my health. I thank you and my family Thank you, Dr Ahmad. Your a great guy, and very professional in your work.

I had my surgery scheduled with a previous surgeon, but 2 days before surgery he cancelled. I had to start the whole process over again which took a few more months, but was well worth the wait when I got to meet my new surgeon. Dr. Ahmed/Stony Brook, NY. WOW!! What a great guy, fantastic bedside manner, thoroughly explained everything to my husband and myself, was very patient and a pleasure to be at my bedside. He greeted us with a smile and that smile was present every time I met with him. I felt very comfortable with him as my surgeon due to the amount of experience he had.

I really like him and had all tests done and Im waiting for a date.

I originally thought I would have Dr. Collin Brathwaite as my surgeon, but he decided that I was a great candidate for LAP RNY, not open, so it appears I will have Dr. Arif Ahmad. He is a soft spoken gentlemen, who explained various points of the operation to me. I had already attended an informational meeting, so I knew most of the basics. He answered all my questions, asked me some, and generally gave me a good feeling. His support staff is excellent. I called a few days later with some questions, received a call back an hour later with information.