Novant Carolina Surgical Charlotte Bariatric Center

I like him. He was very up front about what he expects from me. He answered all of my questions fully and confidently. I feel very good about my choice to have him do my surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Lowe was a good one. He came in the room and made me feel very welcome. He took the time and answered all of my questions and I didn't feel rushed like I sometimes do at other doctor's offices. He was very polite and a strong christian man. I really respected him and he respected me. He made it very clear all of the risk involved but he made me feel like he was going to take excellent care of me. I would rate him overall 9 based on my first impression.

Dr. Melkonian is a hoot! He was very professional & helpful during my 1st visit. When I finally got approved for WLS and went back to his office, we talked about time & how early to be there for surgery. He told me I was his 2nd surgery that day. I laughed & said if it takes 2 hrs, I want to be first! He laughed & said \"No, I'm just waking up by the 2nd one!\" (He was kidding!!) I'm a huge jokester & thank God that I have the ability to laugh at myself. I appreciated his honesty about this being a weight loss tool, not a magic bullet to fix it. rnHis office staff is great! I imagine in the next few months, I'll get to know them well. rnAfter the surgery, I'll share more of the bedside manner & stuff!

Dr. Lowe is a very informative physican. He is very caring and has a great personality. He has a great understanding of the welfare of his patients. Everyone in his office does a fantasic job in meeting the needs of the patient. On a scale of 1 to 10, Dr. Lowe would be a 10!!!

Dr. Melkonian and his staff were great to work with. He was able to answer all my questions for the very start. He kepted me informed and made sure I was on track at each visit. He explained the risk of the procedure, the aftercare, and that the surgery was not a fix to everything. I would recommend Dr. Melkonian to those looking for a gastric bypass surgeon.

Dr. M was AWESOME!!! I was refered to him by a coworker and I was impressed with his committment to his patients. Unlike the first surgeon I saw for WLS, Dr. M was patient but very straight forward. He laid everything out on the line without missing a beat. He also said something that I had not heard the other guys say.....WLS is not a magic cure. He told me it would take a great deal of effort and committment from myself in order to be a weight loss success. Surgery is a tool not cure. I am very happy with the service I received frm him and his staff....and Mel rocks the insurance thing!! My recovery has been great and I recommend him to anyone.

Dr. Lowe was AMAZING. My process went really quickly, and he calmed every single one of my fears. Being so young, I was very scared in the hospital and he mad everything completely better. My first impression of him was just great, he was soft spoken and very calming. Also, he made me feel very confidenct in him because of how easily he answered my questions. His office staff was amazing, we spoke to several other offices first and when we got in touch with his office we had NO doubt that it was the place for us. His liquid diet prepares you for the after part of the surgery and he seems very concerned with after-care. I would recommend Dr. Lowe to ANYONE over any other Doctor or Surgeon I've seen in my whole life. He not only felt like my Doctor/Surgeon but he felt like a friend. There is honestly not ONE negative thing I could think to say about him.

EXCELLENT SURGEON! Wonderful bedside manner and will answer any questions that you may have. No matter how many or how long it takes. Very cautious and thorough. Recommend Dr. Lowe to anyone.

I saw Dr. Lowe at the WLS seminar at Presbyterian Hospital. Something about him struck both my husband and I because he seemed so personable and careful with his answers. I called to schedule my first appointment with the office and was scheduled to see Patti Shue who is his PA. She was great and answered all my questions. She then stated which surgeon have you chosen. I stated Dr. Lowe. She said..well let me go get him so you can meet him. He came in and was just as nice and easy to talk to as I expected. He stated he was there for me for long term care and was ready to help me get started. I will update my comments as time goes on but so far I know Dr. Lowe is the right Dr. for me.

My first impression of Dr Melkonian was very professional. His office staff was very nice and easy to work with. Dr. Melkonian is very professional, and knows his job very well. He is an excellent surgeon. He really emphasizes after care and has a structured after care program. He addresses both the pro's and con's of the surgery, and all the risks. I would rate him the best in Charlotte.
For me the most important thing in a surgeon is competency, and Dr. Melkonian has performed the procedure very well on me. I had no pain after the 2nd day. Some mild soreness, worthy of only Tylenol. He offered to give me a prescription for pain killers, but I had to be honest and tell him no need. I had my surgery on April 4th. and April 6th came home. April 8th I was walking through my neighborhood with my Grandchildren. I haven't stopped yet.