Crystal Springs Surgical Associates Bariatric Center

I have to give Dr. Feng 5 stars for being a terrific guy, a knowledgeable surgeon, and a GREAT bedside manner. However, I received a LapBand from him and it was a total 100% failure. (I'm getting revised to an RNY in December of 2013 - hopefully). IF you still believe in gastric banding (which has been proven now to be the LEAST effective method for losing weight AND keeping it off), you can't go with a better surgeon. So I don't want to diss the guy, but I WILL diss the procedure. Want to know more? Send me a post.
Whatever choice you make, good luck! :-)

Dr. Feng did my Vertical Sleeve on 3/29/11. Dr. Feng was a great surgeon from start to finish. My surgery went flawlessly. My before and after care has been very good. Dr. Feng takes the time to answer all questions.

I went to my FIRST appointment with him on Monday (10/25/10). IMPRESSED doesn't cover how what I felt. Unbeknowst to me, he had read my ENTIRE medical file PRIOR to out appontment. Now you have to know how imcreditble this is....Dr. Fang is the only one of two bariatric surgeons at the Palo Alto Medical Group! In fact, I was rescheduled twice! Yet he still had time to read and understand MY medical history!...OMG! The program is structured with definate direction and expectation of bothe me the patient, the staff, and Dr. Fang. By the way... Jennifer, Dr. Feng's LVN is AWESOME

Very positive, very enthusiastic, very knowledgeable. He was open, explained the pro's and con's. The morning of surgery he was upbeat, optimitic and energetic.

I recomend him to anyone seeking surgery.

Dr. Feng is as good as it gets, spoken from a guy who has been in the medical field for almost 40 years.

My doctor, Dr. John Feng was in the SF office. He was at CPMC, this is where I had my surgery. But now he is somewhere else giving other people in San Mateo a chance to experience his expertise. I have to say I do not have not one bad thing to say about Dr. Feng. I was so nervous meeting him but he made me feel very comfortable. I had a list of things I wanted to ask him, but during our consult he answered everything I had on my list without me even having to ask the question. The staff bent over backwards to get everything for me to submit my paperwork to the insurance co. Dr. Feng, speaks very fast, but he covers everything and you really don't need to ask questions. When he came to check on me after my surgery, the same day, I was already drinking all my liquids and he said I was doing so good that there wasn't anything else they could do for me, so he sent me home the next day after surgery. I haven't had any problems with my surgery at all. I went back for my post op and he kept me on the liquid phase for about 2 weeks then thick liquids for about 4 weeks and so on. He wanted to make sure that my pouch was healed all the way. I have to say that I think he is a very good surgeon and I followed his instructions and between the both of us, I have had a very sucessful weight lose. Both his surgical competence and his bedside manner are awesome. On a scale from one to ten Dr. John Feng is a 10.

I started my foray into a surgical alternative for my obesity on August 16th 2007 at 326 pounds. I had a laperospic vertical sleeve gasterectomy accomplished by Dr. John Feng. My first impressiion of Dr. Feng was that he was interested in me from the git go. My first telephone conversation with him lasted about 35 minutes. He even called me back when we were disconnected. My admiration of him as a humanitarian and prodigal surgeon grew with each conversation and meeting. Shelly, his nurse, is more than competent, bubbly and supportive. You should know that Dr. Feng is attentive, caring and available. He delights in his profession and the blessings it can bring to others (if they take advantage of the tools he offers). He also avails himself of current studies in his field and passes that information onto his patients. I like that ALOT. He emphasizes aftercare and offers support groups through monthly meetings with him and educates his patients about Obesity Help.com. He is the person who told me about this website. He is very honest about risks and benefits and that this surgery is just a tool. He is right. That is all it is. That is however, what made the difference for me. I took his advise very seriously. I am currently at 176 lbs. Overall, I would rate Dr. Feng on a scale of 1 to 10 at 200+. I cannot speak highly enough of his caring and professional skills. So, which is better, his bedside manner or surgical competence? Well, if you would like both, choose Dr. Feng and you will be in the very best of hands. If I had any suggestions it would be that I would like to experience a more indepth aftercare support group, separate from the surgical information meeting. rnrnI exercise regularly and am currently seeing a personal trainer as I have about 25 lbs. to go and I find it getting a bit tougher to loose these last pounds. I am thrilled about my personal trainer, Dan and Cheryl of PATH in Pleasant Hill, CA (925 691-5854).

I first met Dr. Feng after a thorough visit to his excellent website. Weight Loss Surgery was something that never occurred to me until this year, but when it finally dawned on me, I was thrilled to discover it may significantly reduce my diabetes and possibly help me get off some of my meds! Dr. Feng has a great method of gathering information during the preop process. I felt that my best interest and readiness were evaluated, and going through the steps was worth it. Dr. Feng and Shelli take time to answer questions and show a very positive attitude. I especially liked that Dr. Feng showed me the Lap Band during the consult. His office provides a rich information packet which was perfect for a curious person like me. There was also a video link which I shared with my family, which helped them understand. I was pleasantly surprised with how they responded to my news, and I think the facts were helpful to having everyone's support. My first insurance request was denied, and I spent some months looking for other surgeons but ultimately concluded Dr. Feng was the surgeon for me based on his experience and how thoughtful and engaged he is in the pre and post op experience of his patients.

Love him dearly! He was everything i prayed for!. Changed my life forever....

Dr. Feng is FANTASTIC!! He did my sleeve last August (on my 25th birthday, LOL) 2007rnI have absolutely NOTHING but wonderful things to say about him. He did a great job talking me through my options but I went in KNOWING I wanted to have the Sleeve (my mom had a DS and knew I couldnt take the pills required)and he was very respectful about my opinion and agreed with me on that decision. rn He was very active in my care and sincere. He has helped me with a few issues that I have had (not associated with the sleeve). He keeps a very close look at my labs I get done. He ordered extra vitamines I need (as a result of the lab work). rn I have NO COMPLICATIONS whatsoever with my sleeve, but if I did I knew he would do whatever he had to do to help. rn He is understanding and not intimidating at all. You know.. how some doctors look at you funny because your overweight. rn Anyone looking into the sleeve... I have always given his name because he is such a wonderful dr and I trusted him. I had to trust someone that I as putting my life in his hands (i couldnt die bc I have sole custody of my 4 yr old.. LOL.. besides the obvious reasons). I was so nervous walking into the operating table that I started to cry and he just held my hand and was saying everything would be ok. And it was!! THANKFULLY!!! lol MY WHOLE experience with him has been NOTHING but wonderful! rn