Center for Obesity Surgery Bariatric Center Reviews

Veronica G. for Robert Rutledge

Dr. Rutledge is patient and will spend as
much time with you as you want. If you have a million questions, he will answer them. He is kind, caring,knowledgeable, professional, well mannered, to met him is to love him. Along with the professionalism I have the highest regard for him. The entire CLOS staff is no other like I have met before. They truly
care about people. They treat each person special and will go beyond, I mean beyond, the call of duty. He requires that each of his patients thoroughly educate themselves, not only about the surgery itself but all of the changes and requirements that your body will go through and need. He teaches how to take care of your new body. He stresses all of the risks involved with the surgery in detail. Dr. Rutledge and his staff are always available, 24/7. Other then Dr. Rutledge and his staff I dont know anyone else who publicly posts their phone numbers for their patients to call if you need them. You can see for yourself at www.clos.net. Not only I, but all of his patients thank God for Dr. Rutledge and the lives he has saved!

Mikayla A. for Robert Rutledge

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My
personal site: <a
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What was your first impression of
him/her?<o:p></o:p>

My
first impression of Dr. Rutledge was from this site. Thanks to obesityhelp.com, I learned about Dr. R and the
mini-gastric bypass. The patients spoke
highly of him and the results spoke for the procedure itself. Although I found some surgeons criticize Dr.
R for his pioneering approach (a modified Billroth 2), it was easy to see that
they had not done their homework. Some
of the surgeons complaining haven’t done even half the number of surgeries of
Dr. R. He’s done the MGB on over 1000
patients. That’s an impressive track
record and his complication rates are public and they are better than the
complication of rates of the very surgeons that were criticizing. I joined his email support group and learned
more and more about him. When we met
face to face on 10-24-00, the day before my surgery, he was FANTASTIC! While his sense humor is quick witted, he is
a true sweetheart. Before my journey to
Durham, NC, I emailed him about four times and he answered each email within
four hours, some were answered within the hour. He’s amazing. To learn
more, check out my site: <a
href="http://www.simplewls.com/ContactQuestions.htm">http://www.simplewls.com/ContactQuestions.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

 
How did your impression change over time?<o:p></o:p>

At
the writing of this post, I am about six weeks post-op and I have even greater
respect for Dr. Rutledge. He is a class
act and my personal hero! 
 
How would you describe his/her office staff?<o:p></o:p>

Barb and Diane were the primary two
that I dealt with and they were great.
Diane (the nurse) had her surgery with Dr. R on 11-14-00. She did great. Barb is going to have her MGB in 2001. 
 
What did you like least about
him/her?<o:p></o:p>

Nothing. He’s a class act and just a wonderful person. As a nurse, I don’t come to these
conclusions easily. I’ve met a bunch of
physicians that I don’t respect. 
 
What should future patients know
about him/her?<o:p></o:p>

Dr. Rutledge is a qualified
surgeon. He’s professional, knowledgeable
and he has a heart for those suffering with morbid obesity. He has experience
doing both Roux-en-Y and the MGB (which he pioneered). He does the MGB laproscopically exclusively
now. 
 
How much does he/she emphasize
aftercare?<o:p></o:p>

After your surgery, Dr. R will email you and have you
submit your post-op status. Dr. R
requires each patient to do an exhaustive packet and your primary care
physician must be willing to do your follow up according to Dr. R’s rules and
he even requires them to put that in writing prior to your surgery. Without this letter from your PCP, you will
not be approved for surgery. 
 
Does
he/she have a structured aftercare program?

See the above comment. 
 
How did he/she address the risks of
surgery?<o:p></o:p>

Just check out his site <a
href="http://www.clos.net/">www.clos.net</a>.
 You won’t find a more thorough
bariatric surgeon. The consent form
prior to surgery lists every conceivable complication. He won’t stand for his patients to be uninformed. You are going in with both eyes wide open. 
 
How would you rate him/her overall?<o:p></o:p>

On a scale of 1-10, he gets an 11
from me! 
 
Which is better, surgical competence,
bedside manner, or both great?<o:p></o:p>

He gets the highest ratings from
me. His surgical competence and beside
manner are stellar!<o:p></o:p>

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dorothy S. for Peter Sarantos

thought he was very nice and cute. My impression has not changed although he did'nt sit on my bed like he did my girlfriends. the staff is very friendly and answer all questions you ask with a smile.There is nothing i didn't like about him.He talks to you as if you are his only patient, he makes you feel very comfortable and special.he repeats himeself often if you are nor following the rules, it's for your best interest.I think he is very structured and tells you like it is.He was very up front with me ,telling me if I'm not comitted to this then don't have it done.I recommend him to anyone looking for a devoted doctor. surical competence is most important

exp1orer for Robert Rutledge

11/28/02 I have not only met this wonderful man and his staff, I have already had the surgery, and could not be more pleased. Dr. Rutledge was very kind, compasionate, and understanding. He wants us to stay in contact with him after surgery. He is very adimant about patient follow up care.

Overall rating of 1-10, he is an 15!!!!

Begining Research - I have not met with Dr. Rutledge as of yet, but from the conversations I have had with post-op patinets of his, he is kind, caring, and very adamant about patient education. His staff have been very helpful and are very willing to answer any questions. I can't wait to set a date!!!!

Anna B. for Robert Rutledge

Words can't say enough about how wonderful Dr. Rutledge is. I called one time to speak to his office staff and he answered his own cell phone number. I thought he would "shoo" me off but no, he patiently answered all of my questions and said if I had any others to call him back or email him.

On the day of surgery he went over any questions or concerns but gives it to you directly without a lot of big words.

His staff is one of the best as well. They are there to always answer your questions and help you along the way.

Overall I just am so proud that Dr. Rutledge was my surgeon. He has over 7,000 surgeries under his belt but does not treat you as just a number. He is so meticulous in his care for you.

CARRIE W. for Peter Sarantos

DR Sarantos is very caring, he makes you feel comfortable and is very attentive.
His staff is very helpfull and his assistant couldnt be any nicer, she is very knowledgable and makes you feel at ease through the entire process.
Aftercare is a HUGE part of having the surgery and they follow your progress for 18 months post-op as well as seeing a nutritionist in the same office at each visit. I have absolutly NO dislikes or "I wish I had's" about choosing this sergon, and his staff. I was called daily for a week to be checked on when I came home from the hospital. They were with me every step of the way.

Patricia D. for Robert Rutledge

I thought he was very easy going and very knowledgeable.

It hasn't

Very friendly

his conviction

he is the best.

Totally

Yes

Very openly

I would rate Dr. Rutledge at 100%

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MysticLady for Robert Rutledge

My first impression of Dr. Rutledge was that he seemed like a gentleman who really cared for his patients. As I got to know him better I found that it was quite true as he really follows your progress. The office staff were just as concerned with each patient, you felt like sombody instead of just being a number. They would answer any question no matter how off beat it was. Anyone concidering to have the mini gastric bypass should definitely consider calling Dr. Rutledge and their staff. Also after the surgery teh people are very demanding that you keep in contact with them at all times and let them know if anything at all dosent' feel right. Also they require you have blood work done yearly just to make sure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals in your system. They stipulated that there were serious risks envolved with this procedure including death which is possible with all major operations. Also was informed that there was a possibility, slim one but still there, that you might have this procedure and then not lose the weight that you really expected. On an overall scale I would definitely reccommend him to others. In my opinion I just wish I could have been able to have met him sooner than the night before surgery but then that was my fault being that I am from Canada and him from the United States I didn't have a chance to get down there sooner. As for my experience I would say that both the surgery and bed side manner were great. After the surgery he reccommended a final pain relief shot before departing home from the hospital. He had you stay a few hours after that just to make sure you were fully awake and alert befroe being discharged. I can't talk for everyone else but my experience I was very satisfied with the surgeon.

Vatalini20 for Robert Rutledge

My first impression was a good one, the moment i met him i felt at ease with him.The only thing was that i didnt have much time to talk with him before my surgery and i i wish that had been better but still my impression hasnt changed because my mother had this surgery 5 months after i had mine with him and i got to talk with him a little more and he was great. The MGB staff is amazing! Penny Belcher, Kathy Goodman, Nancy Monroe and Debbie Penell, made me feel so good.The best group of women i have ever dealt with. The thing about Dr. R that you should know is that i think he is only doing surgeries in the West Coast now but Dr. Walsh who did my sister in june 04 in NC is great!With the MGB surgery came a manual and any time i have a question about something i am able to just flip through my very elborate manual dealing with vitamins, medicines, aftercare, really a great tool. Everything was exaplained to me that i needed and overall Dr. R and his staff were great and still are!

JENNIFER R. for Robert Rutledge

my first impression of dr. rutledge was that he should've been a stand-up comedian. he took the time to answer each and every question that both me and my husband had. he made us feel more than comfortable with this procedure and being in his care.

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