Cleveland Clinic Florida/Bariatric Institute Bariatric Center

My sweet friend sent me to Dr. Rosenthal because of his compentence and know-how. Also, Cleveland Clinic of Florida. His staff was an extension of ALL that. My personal opinion is that he is the best in the country. If you live ANYWHERE, coming to Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL, is the place to have Gastric Surgery. For one year they make sure you are well-taken care of. From the mental aspect to what you are putting in your body in the form of food and vitamins, they are there 24/7. No question is taken lightly. They have MONTHLY seminars and workshops. Of course, they are still there for you for life. They are the first ones to tell you this. Dr. Rosenthal's bedside manner is wonderful. He smiles and congratulates you all the time. He is my hero!!

Dr. Szomstein did my band, but Dr. Bass will do my fills.
I have to change surgeon's because Szomstein charges way too much for fills, and I lost my inurance.

Update 5/1/10-- Dr. Szomstein performed my lap rny on 4/27. He was kind and made me feel so comfortable. The Fellowes were there as well and Dr. Rozenthal even checked on me a few times post-op. The nursing staff at the Cleveland Clinic were caring and assisted me promptly.

Update 6/4/09-- I met Dr. Szmostein today at the Cleveland Clinic. He was wonderful. Very caring and knows his stuff. He reassured me and answered all my questions. The facility is beautiful and everyone I interacted with was kind and provided the utmost service.

I loved Dr. Rosenthal, he was very down to earth. I immediately felt relaxed around him and believe me that's saying a lot because I have a serious fear of doctors. I'm always expecting the worst. His staff were very friendly and professional. Future patients should know he is very fast-moving. Which I loved because I hate the thought of sitting with a Dr. for 2 or 3 hours because I'll only become more stressed out. However, to some people they may find they don't like that. His entire staff really emphasized walking during aftercare. I would totally recommend Dr. Rosenthal to everyone.

My first meeting with my surgeon left me feeling sort of cold. But after wards, I warmed up to him as he is a big comic. The office staff is highly efficient and goes above and beyond without ever acting bothered. They impress upon the patient how important it is to follow up after the surgery. They have great support group meetings for nutrition and mental health, they also make it clear that the office staff is available for assistance. The doctor went over what I consider to be the normal blurb about the risk involved with any surgery. I would give this doctor and his staff the highest rating there is. They are professional, organized as well as knowledgeable. Both this doctor's surgical competence and bedside manners are impeccable.

OMG Dr. Szomstein has been awesome so far..The staff at CCF are so caring and are there when you need them.

Dr Rosenthal is an ANGEL! He saved my life and I have referred over a dozen people to him including my own mother who was brought (bedridden) by ambulance from SC to FL and it has been 1 year since surgery and she is down 275lbs already and is walking and back to her old self instead of lying in bed waiting to die. We wouldnt be alive without our Angel!

Cleveland Clinic in Weston, FL ....rnDr. Szomstein is great. The staff are there for anything you could possible need. Everyone works together on \"YOUR\" team to help you get through any issue you may have.

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When i first met Dr Rosenthal, I immediately noticed his kind eyes and felt very comfortable. Everything I had heard about him made me choose him. The Cleveland Clinic in Florida was excellent and the staff was wonderful. Dr Rosenthal came to see me every day and his associates also visited me in the hospital. Everything he told me was exactly as expected and I feel I got excellent care. I am going for my post op appointment next week but after 4 months of visits to Cleveland Clinic and after the easy process they made it in getting my insurance approved by Aetna, i highly recommend them and Dr Rosenthal.