Center for Obesity Surgery Bariatric Center

Dr. Afram is a very prfessional, caring knowledgeable and experienced surgeon. He is excellent at what he does. His office staff is great. They are very efficient and helpful. He is very forward and straight to the point; which is one thing that I love about hm. His program is very well sructured and successful. His seminars are thorough and he is always available for personal support and concerns. Overall I would rate him a '10' and profess that I am having an excellent experience with gastric bypass. I feel that both surgical competence and bedside manner are crucial. Dr. Afram possesses both and I am very comfortable with my choice and experience.
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DR. JOSEPH D. AFRAM, M.D., F.A.C.S.
NEW PATIENT SEMINARS EVERY THURSDAY AT TWO PM AND
THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT TEN AM
1011 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20037

CALL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT 202-659-0240

I knew that Dr Afram would be great from the very beginning. He is very knowledgable and experenced as well as the entire staff. He really cares about his patience even after surgery. I thank God that I was lead his way to be my surgeon.

Dr. Afram is a great doctor. His staff takes care of everything, I only had to provide a few things for them to give to my insurance. I was at the orientation May 2, Scheduled for my surgery for June 15. I had to reschedule because of a wedding, but I only had to wait a month later. rnHe and his staff give you so much information to help with before and after the surgery.rnThe surgery was quick, only 3 day hospital stay and I was very well taken care of.rnRight now Im down 60lbs in 3 months!!rnI definatly made a good choice when going to him.

Dr Afram has been a great help. He has a warm personality and makes sure i am doing what needs to be done. His staf is the best. I look forward to working with them. They have a heart od Gold.

Dr. Afram is an excellent doctor. His staff is friendly and pleasant. A visit to his office is like visiting family. Dr. Afram has been doing Bariatric Surgery for over 25 years, I would not trust anyone else. He will be very honest with you about the pros and cons to your surgery. He will be sure you do all the pre-work (doctors appointments, screenings, etc.). He takes every precaution to be sure your surgical experience is as good and safe as possible.rnHis surgical competence and his bedside manner are exemplary. I am sorry to say that I have nothing negative to say, ok, the co-pay is pricey, is that negative. Other than that he is great!

The consult was great! I was very pleased and toally informed, Dr Afram as well as the ENITRE staff are very knowledgeable and understanding. He made it clear that this surgery isnt a quick fix, and that results can and may vary.rnrnHe also understood that we patients have done alot of research on WLS and the options in not only surgeons but types of WLS as well. I wasnt rushed, I wasnt left to feel as if I was just another fat patient seeking treatment. I love the fact that he insists on a life long aftercare program and that his office is easily accessible by metro.

The Bariatric Center of Excellence is the only one in DC. Dr. Afram has done over 4000 GBS's. His office has everything in one place for your pre and post op surgery. Very professional office staff who care about the patient. I get calls from the staff informing me of everything they are working on. I have not been left in the dark about anything and the response time when returning calls in exceptional.

Dr. Afram and his staff are AMAZING. Very thorough. While he isn't the "granddad/father/favorite uncle" type, he is confident and encouraging. His assistants are very attentive. I checked out several surgical teams before deciding and feel that I made the best choice. I highly recommend them.

The first impression of Dr. Afram, very professional. He is a caring doctor. He does not smile alot, but focus on your care is important to him. He is a very experience doctor in the field of weight loss surgery. He is the director of the center of excellence for weight loss surgery. His clients come from all over the world for his services. His office staff is very friendly and professional. Doctor Afram is not a doctor that joke around with his patients, me I like to make jokes to light things up alittle. He does not play around with his work at all. He will provide the best service possible, and know that you are in the hands of a experience skilled surgeon in the top of this field. Aftercare is emphasized alot and one of the requirements for surgery. Yes, structured aftercare program. Dr. Afram is very honest about the risk and or complications involved in weight loss surgery. He has an additional class at the hospital on the floor where the surgery is to take place. During the class they will show you the rooms, some of the tools that will be used after surgery. This is a mandatory class, non-attendence will cause your surgery to be delayed. Dr. Afram has a seminar at the hospital to discuss the risks of surgery as well as a meeting with him one-on-one in his before surgery. You can meet with him until you feel you are ready for surgery. You are encouraged to attend the support groups before surgery to ask questions of current patients. I would rate Dr. Afram as excellent in his overall care of patients. He is better in surgical competence, and less in bedside manner.

Dr. Afram performed my open RNY on January 15, 2008, and I've been completely impressed with his expertise, follow-up, and all the ancillary services his office provides. No, he's not the most \"touch-feely\" kind of guy, but his expertise is top-notch, and I have no doubt he cares deeply about his patients and their success. He is SO experienced with this (having performed the procedure nearly 4,000 times) that he is efficient and knows exactly what questions to ask and how to handle situations that come up. I had a complicated surgery (3.5 hours) and complications afterward, but those had to do with my individual circumstances, not Dr. Afram. I feel that anyone who chooses Dr. Afram for their surgery is in the best possible hands. And, for the record, his nurse practitioner at the hospital, Stacey, is *phenomenal*. She made a huge difference throughout my stay. In addition, Dr. Afram's practice AND the bariatric center at George Washington University Hospital are both designated as Centers of Excellence. If you're in the D.C. area, Dr. Afram is an excellent choice of surgeon.