Comprehensive Weight Loss Center at Emory Decatur Hospital Bariatric Center

I've been referred to Dr. Duncan's office. After my informational session on June 30th, I will update this to let you guys know my thoughts about the office visit.rnrn***Update*** the information session was good. Dr Duncan was out getting some plastic surgery knowledge...a fellow or something or another...anyhow Dr. Rashid was very nice and knowledgeable.

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Steinberg, he is one of the best Surgeons I have ever met. He has genuine love and concern for his patients. You are not just a number, nor are you just money to him. Your success is his success and that is what I love about him.rnrnI have used Dr. John Maguire as my Revision surgeon. He has performed a revision to a DS for me on 6/4/07. He comes highly recommended and rated amongst his patients.

I was extremely impressed by Dr. Steinberg and his staff. They are sooo nice. They took the time to answer my questions and my fears....If they said that they were going to call you, you can bet they will.rnThere are 2 things that frustrated me (but I understand why they do it)--having to go to yet another seminar (I had been to 3 prior to this one) and all of the releases--psych, cardio, pulmonary, GP, dental, dietician.rnrnTheir aftercare program is really very structured, the meal options (do's & don't) are spelled out, there are support groups as well as individual support.rnrnI am scheduled for my gastric bypass for next Thrusday, May 31. I will let you know more as I do.

Dr. Steinberg was my Lapband surgeon. He is a wonderful surgeon. He is always willing to answer every one of my list of a zillion questions before and after the surgery. He has wonderful bedside manners. His office staff was very helpful in getting all my paperwork together; therefore, it only took my insurance three days to give an approval. He is very big on aftercare. Do not just get the band and then disappear....we all need follow-up to see if we need it filled more or not. After reading other drs. requirements for surgery before surgery, I am so glad I chose Dr. Steinberg. He is one of the best in the Atlanta area.

Dr. Steinburg is amazing! He is confident and caring. He has a marvelous bedside manner and made me feel completly at ease about what I was about to do to myself. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone!! His office staff is also superb, they are very kind and work hard to get approval for you. I am so pleased with the whole process. Also Dekalb Medical Center nurses were absolutely phenominal...everyone really...they all had a smile on their faces coming into your room, they all had a pleasant tone in their voices, and never passed one bit of judgement. That was important to me.

Met with him for first time since group meeting on October 19,2005. He seemed very nice and friendly. I was really grateful because he let my husband and son come back with me. It allowed my husband to ask his own questions about the surgery which relieved some of his worries. I really appreciated this because he didn't have to let my son in the office. The staff are very nice, but they are really busy so they seem to be in rush to get off the phone with you. Ah well, I see so many reports on obesity these days I guess business is booming. He explained everything really well, but first he wanted to know about how much of the surgery I was familar with. He quickly discussed pre and post op diet. He prefers natural cleaning out process of two days clear liquid diet before surgery and then for two weeks after surgery. I haven't had surgery yet. Will keep posted.

Dr. Scott Steinberg at DeKalb Medical Center is a very sensitive, truly caring surgeon who specializes in laparoscopic procedures, such as lap RNY and the lapband. He has both a wonderful bedside manner and a true gift as a surgeon. He did a full year of residency focusing exclusively on lap WLS before he came to work with Dr. Sidney Appel. Dr. Appel is a bit rougher around the edges, but his reputation as a WLS specialist preceeds him. Dr. Appel assists in Dr. Steinberg's surgeries, and vice versa. These are surgeons of the highest caliber, and I cannot praise their talents enough.rnrnThe doctors require that all patients see a nutritionist and are cleared by psychologist Dr. Stephen Ritz, who also runs the practice's support group. Many patients attend in the support group meetings and/or participate in the the online support group. The surgeons are very concerned with their patients' long-term WLS success and strongly emphasize aftercare. They are highly ethical and responsible. rnrnThe staff is sometimes overwhelmed by the demand for these highly recommended surgeons, but they do their best. The wait for a surgery date is generally within a month after insurance approval, but Dr. Steinberg is well worth any wait.

Dr. Steinberg saved my life!

Dr Steinburg was a wonderful surgeon. His staff is very caring and supportive. He was a wonderful bedside manner and a genuine concern for his patients. I was previously with another physician and was not happy with the way his office functioned. Upon the recommendation of a friend that worked in the healthcare field and had another surgical procedure by Dr Steinberg I contacted his office- mind you I had already been turned down by the insurance company once because the other doctors office did not subimt all the required paperwork- they scheduled me for a consult, had me see the pulmonologist and some lab work done and resubmitted the paperwork and I was approved w/ in weeks. They are awesome. If anyone in the metro-atlanta area is looking for a surgeon for gastric by-pass surgery, I would recommend Dr Steinberg hands down. I had the procedure @ 10 am was out of surgery/recovery by 1:30pm and was up and walking at around 4-5 pm. Dr Steinberg said I was th classic patient but I could not have been without the best doctor. He is wonderful~

Dr. Steinberg is a great surgeon. Very responsive to your needs and caring. The office staff is great. Very organized and detailed oriented. The initial consult I had with the staff was informative. My first preoperative visit with Dr. Steinberg was informative and he sat down with me and answered any and all the questions I had concerning the surgery. I would refer him to anyone that is interested in having bariatric surgery. He gets an 11 on a scale from 1-10!