Novant Carolina Surgical Charlotte Bariatric Center

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WOW was my first impression of Dr. Melkonian. He really has his act together. He doesn't sugar coat anything, which is what I prefer. He tells you all the specifics in "normal" peoples terms and really spent all the time I needed in answering his questions. Nita (his nurse) is AWESOME she really knows her stuff and is the sweetest thing you will ever talk to. She too answers any questions that I may call ne about. OVERALL I GIVE DR. MELKONIAN (AND NITA) A MILLION THUMBS UP !!!!!!!!!!!!

He was very pleasant and informative, gave me all the information I needed and answered all my questions. The staff is nice and very helpful, especially Nita, she helps you make sure you have everything that the ins. needs to get approved. Dr. Melkonian was very forthcoming with information about risk and possible problems. I will let you know more after my surgery is completed.

DR.M , MY IMPRESSION OF HIM WAS GOOD. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF.HE OFFERS YOU A BOOKLET ON BARIACTRIC SURGERY.WHICH HAS THE THREE MAIN TYPES OF SURGERY IN IT. HE LETS YOU KNOW HIS OPINON OF EACH, AND WHICH HE PREFERS TO DO.HE MOVE PRETTY QUICKLY STOPING FOR QUESTIONS. ACCESS YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY AND NOTES CLOSELY,GIVE HIS OPINION OF YOU AS A CANIDATE FOR SURGERY,GOOD AND BAD.IT MIGHT SEEM A BIT RUSHED,BUT I TOOK AWAY FROM IT THAT HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING AND HAS THIS CONVERSATION WITH SO MANY PATIENTS THAT HE KNOW HOW TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS THAT MAY ARRISE FROM THIS PROCEDURE.HIS STAFF IS AVERAGE. OVERALL IT WAS A GOOD VISIT. I FELT GOOD ABOUT IT.I WOULD REFERR OTHERS TO HIM.

He was very very nice and reassuring. I was even more relieved to know that during my surgery Dr. Melkonian will be present. The staff is very nice. I really liked his nurse, so was so sweet. He really stressed the importance of changing my lifestyle after surgery. And I really liked the fact that he stressed that he would always be my doctor. Any pains or complications to call him immediately. He definitely addressed the risks of the surgery. But like I told him, being morbidly obese is a slow death anyway. I would rate him a 10....he is excellent.

Dr. Melkonian is very well respected and a member of the ASBS. He was very thorough and explained all aspects of the procedure.

I had my surgery 7/8/2004 and have had no complications.

His office has been very helpful, both before and after the surgery.

I had my first consult with Dr. Lowe today. He is wonderful! He answered all my questions before I could even ask them....I was afraid that he was kind of young, but felt completely at ease after meeting him...he is very thorough, and kind. His staff seemed nice and extremely efficient..no complaints at all from me! He emphasized aftercare and its importance...and I quote "I'm going to be your surgeon for life!" He told me that even 5-10 years down the line, if i have any kind of stomach pains/problems and have to go to the emergency room..tell them to call him immediately. He addressed all the risks involved with the surgery and I would rate him a 12, on a scale from 1-10! Will update again after surgery to comment on his bedside manner!

Dr. Melkonian was referred to me by a good friend who had their surgery performed by him. He also has a good reputation (my gynecologist had positive things to say about him).

I have enjoyed my meetings with Dr. Melkonian. He is very knowledgable, and to the point. I have enjoyed working with his staff, especially Nita, who has been patient and very helpful.

I selected Dr. Melkonian after reading good reviews of him on this site, and cross-referencing that with my insurance coverage.
When I met with him for the first time, I was immediately impressed with his confidence, competence, and thoroughness. He addressed every question I had and that my husband had (and believe me, he had more than I did!), without making us feel like we were taking up his time. He was quick, but thorough. Although we did not spend a great deal of time with him, I knew that if I had another question, he would answer it for me. The office staff, Nita in particular, have been extremely helpful and understanding.
He was very upfront about possible complications, and openly disclosed what he had encountered.
Dr. Melkonian gets my recommendation. I know some might say he's brusque, I found that he just was a fast talker. I never felt like I was interfering with his day. He isn't a "hand-holder," but that isn't what I wanted - I wanted someone who was confident in their abilities and someone I trusted with my life.

Dr. Melkonian is just totally awsome!!! He really knows his stuff, I guess that is why he is the best at what he does. When I went for my first consultation, he went over everything about the surgery, the pros and the cons. My husband was with me, and at my husband was skeptical of the wls, but after meeting Dr. Melkonian, we were both amazed at his knowledge of the wls and how thorough he was was at explaining the procedure. He was able to answer all of our questions, and by the time that we left the office, I was more sure about having the surgery then ever before.