Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston Bariatric Center
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Very sweet man. He gave me he impression that his passion is really to help people.
No my impression will remain the same i believe he is he best in the world. Wonderful and loving eager to help. There is nothing to dislike about Dr Rosenthal. That he really does care this is not a career he is doing what he really loves to do which is help people. His staff stresses aftercare the surgery is a tool but the aftercare is where your success is. Yes a very structured aftercare program. They put it all on the table it is what is it is. But working with a experienced Dr is the key to less complications. Out of 10 a 11. Really both are important but i would say surgical competence. You can get bedside manner from nurses friends and family. Dr R has both.
My first impression of Dr. Rosenthal was that he was all business. However, after I had my surgery, he would come and visit me in my hospital room and I got to see another side of him. He is very humorous. His staff are quick to answer questions. My favorite people in his office are: Karol, his office assistant and Mindy, his bariatric coordinator. Mindy was the liasion between myself and the hospital staff that were taking care of me postop. If I needed anything, Mindy was available to help me out. I felt that the nutrionist program was okay but was not all that it could be. I learned a lot on my own and from OH. If it wasn't for OH, I would not have felt as prepared for my surgery. rnOverall, I would rate Dr. Rosenthal himself as a 10. I came out of surgery alive and well and am recovering at a rapid rate.
My first impression of Dr. Rosenthal was.....I need to look no further for my surgeon! I went into Orientation scared out of my mind and walked out thinking this is for me. I only wish I got to see more of him. He has a staff of associates, who are wonderful as well, but it just gives me reassurance to see the surgeon. I only saw him at Orientation, my consultation, briefly before surgery, he popped in the day after surgery but I don't remember if he said anything to me and then I saw him 4 days after surgery when he checked on me because I had a history of night time fevers while in the Hospital. That was it! All of my post-op visits have been with associates. I know he is very busy and he cannot be everywhere but I would have liked him to go over how my surgery went. He did speak with my husband though right after surgery, so what more do I want.....Right? He has an excellent bedside manner and the whole bariatric program is Top Notch at the Cleveland Clinic. I would highly recommend Dr. Rosenthal to anyone considering this procedure.
My first impression of him was that he seemed really nice. He seemed like a normal person who had feelings about diet and exercise like everyone else does. He seemed friendly and he definatly knew what he was talking about. After orientation, I had my first one-on-one with him. I have to admit he almost scared me out of it, but I went home and gave it some great thought and decided I want the surgery. His office staff seems nice. I know a few people that have had wls from him already and have had great results. I would highly recommend him because he lets you know what your getting into and he seems great.
He was wonderful....I feel the whole program at Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston is wonderful. I found the staff is very knowledgeable and caring. They answered my questions and concerns immediately. My experience with the aftercare program is exceptional as well. The education process both before the surgery and the continued support group care afterwards is top notch. There was nothing I didnt expect...everything risks and all were put out there. I did have complications after my surgery, which can happen with any surgery from any doctor. However, Dr. Rosenthal was exceptional because he recognized after a few hours something was not right and before I became too ill he had me back in surgery doing the repair. Because of the very structured dietary program, I feel I am given every chance to suceed. I am close to goal now and have never been so in control of my eating habits in my life. Dr. Rosenthal and his staff have given me a second chance to LIVE again and I thank my lucky stars I found him. He does not disappear after the surgery, he is always around emphasizing the importance of proper post surg diet and exercise. I feel he cares about his patients and wants them to suceed for a lifetime. I truly believe this.
What was your first impression of him/her? rnVery knowledgeable. Explained everything thoroughly.rnrnHow did your impression change over time? rnIt has not. He is still the same.rnrnHow would you describe his/her office staff? rnAmazing and Great. I love the Cleveland Clinic!!!!!rnrnWhat did you like least about him/her? rnNothing really. He answered all my questions, even about the Duodenal Switch. I am happy with the choice I made.rnrnWhat should future patients know about him/her? rnYou will be happyrnrnHow much does he/she emphasize aftercare? rnThis is the reason you are going to have to pay for the nutritionist. Aftercare is emphasized highly.rnrnDoes he/she have a structured aftercare program? rnThe clinic has meetings/sessions for Post Op patients and also Post Op patients are asked to speak to Pre OP patients as well.rnrnHow did he/she address the risks of surgery? rnAs an important matter.rnrnHow would you rate him/her overall? rn10 being highest. 9.5, no one is perfect.rnrnWhich is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?rnI am alive, so competence is great. Bedside was good.rn
Dr Rosenthal is the \"BEST\" surgeon if you are going to have Gastric bypass surgery. I had my surgery on April 25, 2007 and it was not for weight loss but for a disease I have Gerd/Barrett's Esophagus. I had three previous surgeries from a different surgeon and they all failed. Dr Rosenthal explained to me what he could do to correct them and how this surgery would give me a better life. (which so far it has)He explained the risks and the advantages of the surgery in details.He is an excellent surgeon. Dr Rosenthal has both Surgical competence and a great bedside manner personality with a great sense of humor and he is always so happy to see you. He always makes you feel you are a special person. A few times he has taken the time out of his busy day to call me personally to talk to me regarding any medical problems I was having after the surgery.He has the best assistants also as they are very very knowledgeable and also have excellent bedside manners too. His office staff nurses are also the BEST, especially Norma. Emily the nutrionist is also a Godsend and very knowledgeable. She explained to me in detail what was different in my surgery than the one that is done for weight loss. Even thou I didnt have the surgery for weight loss I have lost 23 lbs. yeah!! If I had to do it all over again I would not go to any other Surgeon. DR ROSENTHAL IS THE BEST!!!!! I rate him a 10++++
My first impression of Dr. Rosenthal was one that will be a lasting one. I walked in a few minutes late to the orientation session that he was hosting but he welcomed me into the room with open arms. As the time progressed during the orientation I realized how caring the doctor was and how I slowly felt I was making the right decision in chosing him as my savior. I was scheduled the same afternoon to see Dr. Rosenthal so I hung out around the hospital for a while. I was impressed at the total organization and professionalism of all the Cleveland Clinic staff. The Bariatric Center is completely staffed to perfection. I was amazed at the efficiency of all the ladies and gents that work there and how they all seem to want to bend over backwards to help you along the way. Dr. Rosenthal as well as his support staff such as the nutritionist and the psychologist all work together in such a way that all the information they give you is consistent. All of the phases of pre-op & post-op are fully explained in a way that its easy to understand and you just can't go wrong. Overall, my experience at Cleveland Clinic's Bariatric Department has been a very positive one.