Fairfield County Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Dr. Neil Floch and his group, Fairfield County Bariatrics, have been the utmost of professional. I have been extremely satisfied, and grateful, for the excellent treatment I've received. Dr. Floch made me feel very comfortable and confident in his surgical competence, while patiently answering my questions and allaying my fears, which has meant a great deal to me. His P.A., Danielle, Demarco, has essentially taken over my aftercare and collaborates with the MD as needed. I have always felt that I'm in good hands. The office staff have been very responsive, from taking care of all surgery authorization to scheduling a same-day appointment in an emergency. The group has done a fabulous job of patient education as well as provided ample opportunities for support pre and post-op. I honestly do not have any aspect in which I have been dissatisfied with my over all treatment, from pre-op to the present. With the Lap Band, having lost over 100 lbs. in the first year post-op, I just have to say, Thank you Dr. Floch for changing my life!

My first impression of Dr. Neil Floch was that he is a kind, caring and compassionate individual. That impression increased over time, and was enhanced by his dedication to his patients and their well-being, before, immediately after and long after surgery. He is careful and methodical in his medical techniques and has a thoughtful bedside manner. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr Neil Floch and his associates, Dr Tim Erlich, Dr Craig Floch and their entire team of professionals in the Fairfield County Bariatric practice. I would rate them all 10/10.rnrnFuture patients of this physician and his associates should feel comfortable and well prepared by them regarding the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery.rnrnThe aftercare program is excellent. They provide a minimum of 2 support group meetings per month, and send out frequent communications via email regarding meetings, seminars, etc. rnrnI have nothing negative to say about Dr Floch and my review should not be suspect in any way. Afterall, these are my opinions, and I am most happy to report them.

I just wrote a tome about my surgeon and inadvertantly erased it. Here goes again. I am an odd duck in that I had a by-pass three and half years ago and everything that could go wrong did go wrong - except that I didn't die and I have my surgeon to thank for that. I was in the hospital for 2 1/2 months, 7 weeks in ICU. And I would do it all again in a heart beat. Neil Floch is compassionate, skilled, honest, and I truly feel I owe my life to him for two reasons. First of all, he was on top of all the things that were happening to me. I had four surgeries-one was minor- and through it all he was there for me - giving us the information we needed. advising us as to risks etc.rnMy first impression of him was that of compassion and that he didn't have the usual doctor's negativity for fat people. It was us working on the problem. Always he emphasized that this was a tool, that there was hard work to be done afterwards (and he was right). My first impression was right on. He never failed me. And if I ever have to have surgery again, it will be he who does it.rnHis staff was great - helpful - especially with the insurance stuff.rnYes, he has a structured aftercare program, but because I was in the hospital so long and then had a long recuperative period, I can't say much about it. I do know that the person who ran it was enormously helpful to me on a one to one basis after I was back in the swing of things and dealing with the food issues. rnThe risks were spelled out. I knew I could die. I knew there were other risks. The risk on having to live my life the way I was scared me far more.rnI would give him a 10 out of 10.rnAgain I think he is a highly skilled surgeon with an incredible compassionate attitude toward his patients. He likes us.rnJust to qualify what I've said, I lost 130 lbs, am no longer diabetic, no longer have sleep apnea, no longer hypertensive. I'm still a foodie, but won't go back to where I was so miserable.

Dr. Craig Floch of Fairfield County Bariatrics in Norwalk, CT is one of the kindest, most concerned surgeons I have ever encountered. He not only cares about his patients, he treats them with respect and empathy. He is up to date in surgical techniques and explains the procedure in lay men terms to the patient. Dr. Floch's bedside manner is wonderful. He puts the patient at ease and takes time to discuss issues with you. He never hurries on his way and listens with understanding and patience. rnI would recommend him to anyone who needs any type of surgery, not just bariatric. He is the best!rnThe office staff makes you feel comfortable each time you visit and his fellow surgeons are just as competent and easy going as he is.rnFairfield County Bariatrics has a full program which provides support meetings and professional staff to assist with nutrition planning and a successful journey.

My first impression of Craig Floch was wonderful. He has a great bedside manner and he made me feel comfortable from the get go. My impression got better over time. I had a difficult time with getting approved through my insurance company and throughout that and up until the day of my surgery, he just got better....rnrnThe office staff was/is very helpful. I am 4 days post op and I don't need them YET...lol But, in the past, if I needed anything, I got back to me in a timely fashion.rnrnI would recommend Craig Floch to any and everyone. He talks to you like you matter and you're not just a number...He is a big supporter of support groups...pre and post-op. I haven't felt up to the post-op groups but I plan on being there in the next few weeks.

I thought he was very helpful and understanding to my needs.rnIt never did.rnThe office staff was very nice and helpful too.rnNothing.rnHe is GREAT!!!!rnEnough.rnYes.rnDescribed to me the risks.rnGREAT!!!rnboth.

I could not have picked a better surgeon that Dr. Neil Floch. He not only is an excellent surgeion, but you can not find a man with a bigger, more caring heart. I am so impresses with the lengths Dr. Neil will go to, to make sure that you are doing well and that everything is going well for you and with you. It makes me feel so good to know in my heart that I am not just a number, not just a way of earning money, but that to Dr. Neil I am a human being with needs that he truly cares about. He so wants be to be healthy and thin and happy. I would recomend that anyone thinking of going through bariatric surgery, look no further than Dr. Neil Floch.rnrnrnrnBeverly Crane

'Dr. Floch has been great. He answered every question I had

'Dr. Floch had performed my Gallbladder surgery in 2001

*My first impression of Dr. Floch was that he is a truly caring human being. I feel myself light up whenever I see him. He is also extremely knowledgeable and talented.
*My impression of him hasn't changed over time. He remained compassionate, capable, and caring.
*There isn't a thing I don't like about him, I am truly lucky to have been introduced to his practice.
*Future patients should know that this group is really amazing. Every single person in his practice is on the ball. They all seem to be in sync with eachother and they seem to all share the same philosophies. They really put their patients up on a pedestal.
*Aftercare is always carefully reviewed. Verbally and sometimes also in writing.
*Surgical risks were discussed orally and were reiterated in writing.
*I would give a very high rating to this surgeon and his proup.
*His surgical competence and bedside manner are equally impressive.