ECU Physicians Bariatric Center

Dr. Eric DeMaria is the best surgeon I could of gone to. He has done hundreds of gastric bypass's and there is so few complications reported. My surgery was a breeze. I had a rny and I had no problems at all. I recovered fast and kept up my scheduled Dr visits and am losing weight on schedule. Having this surgery laproscopicly is the only way to have it. His staff is great and very willing to answer questions at any time. His aftercare is very well structured. I would rate him as the best surgeon to go to. His competence and bedside manner are wonderful.

I met Dr. Mann and was really satisfied. He is ULTRA cautious, but I feel that is a very good thing to have in someone who is going to be cutting on me! They have a very regimented program at Carolina Physicians which includes a nutritionist who discusses your diet for before and after the surgery and is extremely informative.

I think the only thing that I didn't like about the whole experience, was that I didn't get to meet him at first. You have to see his PA, Ursula, at your first visit to see if the surgery is right for you and schedule all of your visits. Well, Ursula was great, but I would have preferred to speak with Dr. Mann himself, if even for only a minute, before I got sent to all the appointments. But, who am I kidding? At this point, I would do almost anything to have this surgery.

They also make you sign a contract with the physician, stating that you are willing to make the necessary lifestyle changes to give the surgery the best possible outcome. This includes not drinking protein shakes after 6 weeks post op (this one I'm not sure I understand - I mean, isn't protein good for you?), eating only to the point of feeling satisfied, not eating junk food or high calorie liquids, taking vitamins for life, and that you agree to exercise on a regular basis. He also stresses, although not on the contract, that you should never smoke or drink alcohol after the surgery. They explain that this is done for your health and, why risk the surgery if you are going to continue detrimental behaviors, which I think is very smart!

My experience thus far is very satisfying and we will see how the post op experience goes...

NOTE: Post-op, I can only say that I'm even more impressed with Dr. Mann. He is very committed to his patient's wellbeing and is an excellent surgeon!

12-18-03 I just met with Dr. DeMaria and he is the sweetest man!!! I felt so comfortable with him. He didn't make me feel like a loser like some other doctors do. I honestly can't think of anything I didn't like about him. His office staff is the best. They are caring and sensitive. One reason I picked Dr. DeMaria is because he truly stresses aftercare and that shows me that he really cares about his patients. He went over all the risks of surgery and made sure I understood them. Dr. DeMaria seems to have both surgical competence and a great bedside manner, which is hard to find when dealing with obese patients!
8-30-04 Dr. DeMaria is the coolest surgeon! I am so glad I picked him. He was really dedicated to finishing the surgery lap so I would have a quicker recovery. He told me in the recovery room that it was a challenge, but he did it. I am thrilled with him and his fellows (understudies). Such awesome people! On a scale of 1-10 I give him a 12!!!

fantastc bedside manner with an excellent staff very supportive nonjudgemental and very educational it is hard to get an appointment and parking can be difficult

My impression is he is caring and compassionate and wants people to get the help they need. My impression has not changed. His staff is wonderful. There was nothing I did not like about Dr. DeMaria.

When I first met Dr.DeMaria I thought he was very quiet. I new he was very knowledgable and was an excellent surgeon so that really didn't bother me. Just over the last 2 weeks I have become to know him. The day of my surgery he came in and joked with me and my husband and then today for by 2 week post-op he came in again and was very talkative and joking around. His staff is very nice but I wish they were a little more caring when talking to you before your surgery. I know that they deal with a lot but patients want to know and there were a few that could get nasty a couple of times. I would highly recommended Dr.DeMaria. He is well worth the wait!! He covers everything with you risk and benefit wise. He knows his stuff!! And is great at what he does.

4/22/04 Dr. DeMaria was good. I felt alot calmer with my decision after speaking to him. The office seems to be very busy...my appt was at 9am, it actually started at 10am, and I was done at 1:45pm. Most of this time was waiting, but I did not mind and was suspecting it would be busy. In my mind, not a high price to pay to have a competent surgeon.

Dr. DeMaria was very nice and professional. He answered all of my questions and never made me feel rushed.

Dr. DeMaria is a quiet sort of guy. I think he is a briiliant surgeon who never once, let me feel post op like oh well,I've dont my job,she'll just have to work out the kinks somewhere else.....
he is very thorough and caring. i am so glad i chose him for my surgeon. i felt so good about being at mcv hospital as well since they are a teaching facility.

I found Dr. DeMaria to be very friendly and easy to approach. He asked me if there were any questions and just gave me time to ask them and make sure I was comfortable in my decision. I also heard he is the best surgeon on the East Coast for Lap RNY.