Novant Carolina Surgical Charlotte Bariatric Center

Dr. Lowe has been great thus far.Surgery date 3/17/11

My first impression of Dr. Carl Lowe was one of just Thankfulness. He listened and made things so much simplier. I have started my Journey and hopefully will get my Insurance approval and get a surgery date :) i have a surgery date Feb 23 I am so excited formy new life :0 I have had my surgery and I am doing so good what an awesome surgeon Dr. Carl Lowe is, i just can not believe how good I am doing.

First impression; Dr.Lowe is awesomely professional.My impression of him has not changed, only hightened! I think his office staff gets you in and out rather quickly.Dr. Lowe strategically goes over ever aspect of the procedure both before and after as well as take the time to understand you and your feelings.Yes, he has a very organized and well structured aftercare program.He is very thorough in the fact of making the patient aware of any complications and risks. I absolutely adore Dr. Lowe. I love his keen level of professionalism,honesty, bedside manner and his ability to be empathetic as well as sympathetic when needed.I think both surgical competence and bedside manner are great because you have to be able to connect with your doctor in order to trust him with you body as well as your new found growth and developement!

Awesome doctor and staff. They are very into customer service as well as aftercare.

It is impressive when a surgeon himself will spend as much time as this doc has to make sure you are well informed and comfortable with your decision.

The only thing I'll will say to someone seeking his care is he is very stright forward and does not pull punches. If you don't care for strightfowardness he may not be the doc for you. Not a negative thing, just wanted to put it out there.

WHEN THE GOOD DOCTOR FIRST ENTERED THE ROOM WE BOTH PROBABLY HAD THE SAME THOUGHT GOING THROUGH OUR HEADS... WHICH WAS BOY IS HE/SHE TALL. AFTER THAT WE GOT DOWN TO BUSINESS TALKING ABOUT THE SURGERY AND MY RISK AND WHAT TO EXPECT POST OP. DR LOWE WASNT THE FIRST DOC I WENT TO SO I HAD ALL OF MY PRE REQ FINISHED BUT WAS GETTING A LOT OF RUNNING AROUND WITH MY THE FIRST DOC ABOUT MY LOW IRON LEVELS. OF COURSE I GOT TIRED OF RUNNING IN CIRCLES SO MY SISTER WHO HAD THE SURGERY 3YRS BEFORE ME (AND YES SHE HAD DR. LOWE WHY I DIDNT GO TO HIM THE FIRST TIME I DONT KNOW IM THE MIDDLE CHILD PEOPLE I'M ON A LITTLE DELAY..JOKING) SAID GO TO THE GOOD DOCTOR I WENT AND HAVENT LOOK BACK!! DOCTOR LOWE IS GREAT HE DONT DO ALL THAT BACK AND FOURTH WITH YOU OR HIS STAFF SO I HAD AN AMAZING DOC AND STAFF!!!

I am over joyed to hve Dr lowe as my surgeon. He has so much compassion. My surgeryis not until next Friday 02/12.

What can i say but Dr. Lowe is truly a gift from God. He is one of the most caring doctors I have ever met.When you need him he is always there. He is even involved in his patients aftercare by attending a local support group held each month a a local hospital. I would recommend him without hesitation. You would be in great hands.

Very straight to the point yet kind-hearted. Plenty of years of experience.Respects my wishes of no-blood. I trust him with my life.

First appointment was on April 17th with Dr. Michael Melkonian with Carolina Surgical in Charlotte, NC. I really liked him. He was extremely knowledgable about the surgeries, spent over an hour with my husband and I answering questions regarding Lap-Band and Gastric Bypass and was very patient through it all! He didn't sugar coat anything, told everything like it is. Was straight forward about the risks of both surgeries. But clearly, he favors Gastric Bypass over the Bands...

So far so good. I had read a few other reviews and they were good for the Surgeon however not so good for the staff. I have been very pleased with the staff nothing but friendly and helpful thus far pre surgery. I will update after surgery takes place. The surgery went well and Dr Lowe was fabulous. He has such a great beside manner. I am so glad I chose him as my surgeon. He was pleased with my recovery. We had a funny in the hospital day after surgery. My sister had spent the night with me and she was up packing her stuff to get ready and leave when he came in. He stopped at the door and just looked for a moment. he thought she was me and was just astonished that I would be up and moving so well. What a good giggle. We look alot a like. Dr Lowe answered all of my questions however i didn't have many as i knew some folks who had already had the surgery so they advised me of hte good bad and ugly. I would choose him for my surgeon again and again if needed. His staff has been awesome. There was a problem with the paperwork faxed to the STD folks so I needed them to refax with more information quickly. They were on it and it was refaxed the same day. WOW! that is great. Thank you. GOOD LUCK