Henry Ford Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center

I worked in the OR when Dr. Genaw first started doing these surgeries and was very impressed by his compassion then, so I always said that if I ever had this surgery, I only wanted him to do it. Now that I have met him again from the standpoint of a patient, I find him even more competant and compassionate. My experience with Henry Ford now as a patient instead of an employee is a very positive one. Things went very fast once I got the insurance approval.

My first impression was he looked like a very nice and caring gentleman.


I continued to feel very comfortable with him.

The office staff wasn't very nice really
There was nothing I didn't like about him.

Unfortunately he has left that office and I don't know where he is now.
Well they were kind of new with it so aftercare was kind of non existant.
They probably do now that they are more advance with it.
That is was a very risky procedure but that the success rate was excellent and worth it.
Excellent

Both were great.

Dr. Carlin is a sweetie! He is very soft spoken, friendly and so very kind. I liked him the minute I met him and my opinion of him only got better. It is rare to meet someone , much less a doctor, that has such a love for humanity. And I think he is a very talented surgeon. Everyone involved with the Harper Bariatric Program was swell. Dr.Carlin explained the risks at a two hour consultation/seminar. There were plenty of questions and answers, plus he recommends all pre-ops attend the support group meetings.
As far as the aftercare, Dr. Carlin did see me twice for follow up appointments but he left the particulars about diet and exercise up to the program dietician and exercise physiologist. My bloodwork had to be performed by my Primary Care physician. I did think that was a little odd.
Alas, Dr. Carlin has moved to head up the Bariatric program at Henry Ford Hospital so I now see his former associate Dr. Webber.(He is also a great Doctor.)There are few doctors who have both the skill and the bedside manner of this lovely man. I rate him a 10 or whatever is the best!

I met with Dr. Jeffrey Genew on Friday, October 31, 2003. Right from the start he made me feel at ease. He treated me as if I was the only person in his office. You are able to see that Dr. Genew and his staff care about you. Before the first visit with Dr. Genew, Wanda sets you up to attend a seminar, which educates you about the surgery, and you listen to their nutritionist talk. After you attend the seminar, you set your appointment to meet with Dr. Genew. When I was at my appointment with Dr. Genew, I asked him some questions that I had after doing research on the surgery. He was very patient with me and made sure I had no other questions. He talked about how important eating correctly and exercising is. He has you meet with an exercise specialist at the hospital to help you develop and exercise program. He has a very structured aftercare program. You will be meeting with Wanda; Dr. Genew and the nutritionist on you follow up appointments. I would highly recommend Dr. Genew to anyone looking to have Bariatric Surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Jeffrey Genaw was a great one. We met during my consultation with him to discuss the surgery and everything that it would entail. He was very good about answering any questions that I had.

Dr. Genaw's staff was EXCELLENT before, during, and after surgery. Big shout out to Wanda and Flo. You are wonderful!

Everyone should know that Dr. Genaw is not only a GREAT Surgeon but, he is a great person. He is young, funny, and very good at what he does.

Dr. Genaw's surgical competence and bedside manner is a strong 10+ on any 1-10 scale.

Therefore, if you are considering bariatric surgery, go to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.

Thanks Dr. Genaw! You gave me a new life.

I was impressed with Dr. Genaw from the first time that I met him. I have seen him twice and am glad that he will be doing my surgery. I liked that it did not seem like he was trying to rush through the appointments to get to the next person.

His staff is excellent and very knowledgable about the surgery process. Also very encouraging.

Dr. Genaw is very nice and is friendly.

He and his staff emphasize aftercare, very much. I feel that they have a structured aftercare program. You know before surgery how often and pretty much when you will be seeing the doctor after surgery.

Dr. Genaw and his staff have a 4 hour orentiation meeting with his nurse and a dietician that patients must attend before they see the doctor for the first time. This meeting is very informative and covers the prepartation before surgery, the surgery and the aftercare. This includes all of the changes that are to be made before and after the surgery.

So far, I have been pleased with all the aspects of Dr. Genaw and his staff.

I finally got to meet Dr. Jeffery Genaw late last week after about 5-6 months. His nurse assistant would not schedule a meeting until I had been insurance approved and attended a nutrition/informational session - which was great by the way.

Anyway, I arrive at my 11:20 appointment about 15 mins early as I have to travel about 1.5 hours to get there. At 12:15, at the 55 minute mark and me just about boiling over they take me back. I get weighed (gained! since I started this process), and get to meet with Wanda (Nurse - runs the show) who puts me with a serious intern since the doc still isn't avail. They say there was some mixup and he was doing some surgery and would be up shortly, finally after about 2.5 hours I just about run out of time and tell them I need to be going. I talk to another person that had a 1:00 and was already in the back at 1:15 and she said she seen someone out in the waiting room that had a 9:00 appointment! Yikes, the show is a bit ragged today!

Finally I meet him just as I give up and was about to leave. So you can just about imagine my mood. Not really sure how to put the rest into words....hmm....lets just say that 1/2 hour later I was extremely impressed, felt taken care of and had all my questions answered. What a nice, caring doctor - no wonder he was late. He gave NO indication he had anything else to do that day except explain things and take an interest in me and my issues. If he does that with every patient he must never get done. I am so glad I waited, he, and his staff were well worth it.

My first impression of him was that he was really nice and personable. They get the job done and I do appreciate, very much, how they got me in so fast (I had to have it done over the summer with time enough to recuperate b4 school started back up).

I first met Dr. Carlin at the Harper Hospital orientation. He seemed very knowledgeable and understanding. I was particularly impressed with the way that he took time to answer each individual person's questions in a manner that a lay person (or non-medical person could understand). My first consultation, however, was with Dr. Webber who also seems very bright, energetic, and caring. Although Dr. Webber was originally slated to perform my surgery, he was unfortunately sent to Iraq. Therefore, Dr. Carlin will be performing the surgery. The office staff is pleasant and helpful.

I had my initial consultation with Dr. Batay-Csorba on June 17, 2002. The nurse who brought me in was very personable and compassionate. Dr. Batay-Csorba explained the procedure to me and was very interested in making sure that I asked any questions that I might have. He made deeper inquiries about my medical history and pronounced me "a candidate" for the surgery. He made the risks and results very clear. Next I met Melanie, the patient advisor, who has also had the surgery. She explained the importance of aftercare as well as recommended that I attend a group discussion if possible before my surgury, should I decide to do it. I am currently waiting to hear from my insurance company and everyday am becoming more excited at the prospect of becoming a thinner, more healthy, more active person.

Due to BTC not being "in-network" for anyone... I am looking into Dr. Kligman in Toledo. I have heard many, many good things about him and am planning to attend a seminar with him on Dec 10.

Dr. Kligman is booked past Dec. 2003. I am currently working with Henry Ford Health Systems who has put everyone else to shame as far as being organized and devoted to their patients.