Henry Ford Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center
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1) DR. GENAW IS AWESOME HE'S COCKY BUT CONFIDENT & I LIKE THAT. HE IS A MULTITALENTED SURGEON IN HIS FIELD & BEYOND.
2) I HAVE TOTAL FAITH IN DR. GENAW I AM IN THE BEST OF HANDS @ HENRY FORD.
3) DR. GENAWS' STAFF IS AWESOME,THEY CARE ABOUT US AS OBESE PATIENCE. WE'RE NOT JUST ANOTHER NUMBER @ HENRY FORD. WE ARE TREATED WITH KINDNESS & DIGNITY, WE ARE LIKE FAMILY THERE.
4) THERE IS NOTHING TO DISLIKE ABOUT DR. GENAW HE'S ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.
5) THAT DR. GENAW IS "THE BEST" IN HIS FIELD. HE & DR. CARLIN TEAM UP @ TIMES & DO FOLLOW UPS ON EACH OTHERS PATIENCE IF NEED BE...LOL
"TEAM WORK"
6) HE IS STRICT HE EXPECTS YOU TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER. IF YOU SMOKE "QUIT" DR. GENAW "WILL NOT" OPPERATE ON YOU IF YOU DON'T STOP SMOKING FOR @ LEAST 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY DATE. HE BELIEVES' THAT IF YOUR GOING TO PAY TO "KILL YOURSELF BY SMOKING" THEN WHY SHOULD HE ATTEMPT TO SAVE YOUR LIFE, WHICH I BELIEVE IS TRUE.
7) YES THERE IS A STUCTURED AFTERCARE PROGRAM.
8) IN ORDER TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS I WAS REQUIRED TO QUIT SMOKING. ALSO LOSE 15 POUNDS & GO THROUGH A LOT OF TESTING BEFORE I COULD EVEN CONSIDER HAVING SURGERY. LET ALONE GET A SURGERY DATE.
9) HE IS THE BEST IN MY EYES.
10) WHAT CAN I SAY DR. GENAW HAS IT ALL GOING ON. HE IS THE MAN FOR THE JOB. THANKS DOC.
ALL MY LOVE,RESPECT & ADMIRATION TO YOU.
LOVE & HUGS ROBIN AKA WHOOPI XOXOXOXOX
Personable.
No.
ok.
No explanation about when to bathe, drive, etc.
To be sure to ask more questions. That he'll be glad to answer them. (I should of ask more!!!)
Moderate.
Yes. Somewhat
Very detailed.
On the scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest, I would give him a 8.
Both.
This is strictly my opinion!
MY VERY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR.CARLIN WAS THAT HE LOOKED ALITTLE YOUNG TO BE DOING THIS TYPE OF SURGRY.THEN WE TALKED AND I FOUND OUT JUST HOW TALENED HE REALLY WAS.HIS KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT IS OUTSTANDING.HE ANWSERS ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS
NO MATTER WHAT YOU ASK.I NOTICE RIGHT OFF THAT HE HAS A LOVE FOR HIS PATIENTS...AND HE"S EASY TO TALK TO AND LISTENS TO HIS PATIENTS.AFTER MY SURGERY HE CAME AND CHECKED ON ME EVERY DAY AND MADE ME FEEL SAFE IN HIS CARE. HIS AFTER CARE IS JUST WONDERFUL! MAKE NO DOUBT...HE TAKES THAT VERY SEROUSLY.HIS STAFF IS JUST A ONE.THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.I WOULD GIVE
HIM AND HIS ENTIRE STAFF A RATING OF 10#.
GODBLESS HIM!!!
My first impression of Dr. Carlin was that he was very professional and very confident in his abilities. My first impression has not changed. He absolutely knows what he is doing. He treated me and my husband with the utmost respect. He was never adverse to answering any of our questions nor was he ever in a hurry to leave the office until we were completely satisfied with our understanding of all procedures. Dr. Carlins office staff is very helpful, however I think becoming quite overworked and overwhelemed due to the rising popularity of weight loss surgery. But never have I been treated poorly due to the business of the office. Future patients should not be hesitant or have fear of talking to or consulting with Dr. Carlin. Matter of fact, I have already recommended Dr. Carlin to another future WLS patient. As for the aftercare program and risks of surgery, I think H.F.H. has one of the most complete and up to date programs availble to WLS patients. Aftercare is highly stressed and followed to ensure the best and speediest recovery. All the risks and benefits are completely covered and whatever may be lacking is always explained without hesitation when asked. On a scale of 10...and since no one is perfect except for our savior Jesus Christ...I give Dr. Carlin and H.F.H. a 9/10. Both the surgical competence and bedside manner AND THE BARIATRIC FLOOR NURSING STAFF are wonderful. I truely don't have any negative comments about my surgery, or my hospital stay, or my doctors visits. The only drawback I would have is that Dr. Carlins office is very busy and sometimes the wait is quite long. But the caring of the staff and Dr.'s is great.
My appointment was at 3:00, and they were running about 1 hour behind. Then, there was a mix up with my paperwork. The medical ass't who took me in wrote all my info on someone else's paperwork, and vice versa. So, it was a bit disappointing, and very scary at that point.
After spending just a few minutes with Dr. Carlin, I had no doubt that I would be in great hands. He was very honest when answering my questions about what to expect and the changes to come. And he was very genuine and sincere in discussing why he went into this field of work when I asked.
Initially I was disappointed in the mix up and delays caused by some of the medical staff. But, also somewhat understanding, since there were many of us there. After all, they are only human.
I can't say enought good things about Dr Carlin. He really has a no nonsense attitude about weight loss. He has a great bedside manner. I can tell that he doesen't do this just for a living. I know that he is really concerned about the morbidly obese. The program at Henry Ford is VERY structured. At first it was overwhelming, but I know now that the reason for it is so that you will succeed. There is only one problem that I have with their office...almost everytime that i try to call I have to leave a voice message and wait for a call back. out of three times that I have had to do that there was once that I never got a call back. But that is my one and ONLY complaint. I would definitly choose Dr Carlin again.
From the beginning I liked Dr. Carlin. He didn't sugar coat anything (no pun intended)He told me exactly how it was going to be, but he never talked down to me, like I was some kind of idiot. I am an educated woman in a professional industry and he never made me feel less than important. Even when talking to the staff and floor nurses, he called them by name and took time to talk with each on a personal level.
His program is very structured and addressed every question with an emphasis this being only a tool in which to reach a goal.
I would recommend anyone to Dr. Carlin based on both his sugical competence and bedside manner. Both are equally important to me.
HE WAS VERY NICE VERY CASUAL AND LAYED BACK.
I TRUSTED HIM RIGHT FROM THE START.
VERY NICE TO TALK TO AND VERY UNDERSTANDING.
NOTHING
HE REALLY KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING. I FELT LIKE I WAS TALKING TO A VERY CAPABLE PERSON. I COULD TALK TO HIM ABOUT ANYTHING. AND I DID HAVE A LIST TO GO THROUGH. HE ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS.
HE EMPHASIZED BEFORE AND AFTER CARE. HE HAS A VERY STRUCTURED PROGRAM. I FEEL LIKE IT ISN'T JUST HAVING THE SURGERY AND SAYING GOOD BYE TO THE PROGRAM. THEREEE IS A LOT OF SUPPORT THERE.
HE TOLD ME THAT THERE WERE RISKS AND TO DO EVERYTHING THAT HE RECOMENDED SO IT WOULD CUT DOWN ON RISK.
I WOULD RATE HIM AS JUST BEING THE BEST. I'M SO THANKFUL THAT HE DID THE SURGERY.
BOTH ARE WONDERFUL. WHEN YOU HAVE ANAPPT. WITH HIM HE NEVER MAKES ME FEEL LIKE HE'S IN A HURRY. HE TAKES HIS TIME AND ALWAYS ANSWERS ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS A TAKES CARE OF ANYTHING THAT YOU MIGHT NEED.
I was hesitant to go to Henry Ford for my surgery and to have Dr. Carlin perform it since I work at Beaumont Hospital. But the moment I met him, I knew everything would be okay and that he was a wonderful doctor and person. I was immediately at ease. He took his time and answered all my questions. I did not feel rushed in any way. Wanda and staff are very understanding and helpful. I had to switch insurance to get approved and they were helpful every bit of the way. Aftercare is VERY IMPORTANT. The surgery helps you become thin and healthy, but ultimately it will come down to you and your commitment. If you dont follow the rules, you could end up at square one after the surgery saying, "That surgery doesn't work"! That's because you didn't do what your supposed to. If you follow all the advice, you will have a positive outcome. They help you every step of the way, including the 4 hour nutritional and informational class to be completely sure that you and a support person understand everything. So far they get an excellent rating!