Garden State Bariatrics & Wellness Center Bariatric Center

Great Dr. and great office staff. They all made a great impact on me and made a 6 month process able to toluerate!! Thanks Dr. Bilof and Team and Garden State Bariatrics!!!

my surgery will be on November 30th i am so excited for this moment. I am so happy that I have been excepted for this surgery now I can start a new life in getting healthy and eating right. I just want to thank Dr Bilof and his group who are so very gernerous and have been real kind.rnwhen I first saw Dr Bilof, my first impression was that he looked like and actor from tv. Then I told him he look just like his picture in his profile.rnThe office staff werr very nice and politernnothing I did not likernHe is very nice and explains everything in detail, about what he does in his surgery.rnHe makes sure you understand what you body is going to experience and tells you this is a life time change. rnrnHe explained that it is a serious procedure and there could be complications just like and other surgery would be.rnI think he is an excellentrnI beleive both are important because you want to know that the doctor know what he is doing and that you are in good hands. You also want to be treated nice after surgery because you put your care in someone elses hands and want to know they will treat you right.

My first impression of my surgeon was a good one. He is very pleasant, very informative and very patient and doesnt leave anything to the imagination. His staff is the best! The girls are all so wonderful, I love them all. Anytime I would call they were always there. I can't say enough about them. Dr. Bilof does emphasize the importance of aftercare very much. He explained in detail all the risks of surgery. Surgical competence is number 1 and bed side manner is great too. He has both!

Hes a great surgeon! Very informatrive and his staff are great and helpful. He is highly reccommened I was very pleased with him.

I would like to thank Dr. Bilof and his wonderful Staff of fabulous, dynamic women for getting my surgery approved in less than one day! Yup. Less than a day. After starting my WLS journey on June 11th, 2008 and dealing with *another* office for a month, I finally got fed up with the way the *other office* was handling (or NOT handling) my case, and I found another doctor... Dr. Bilof! I have been freakishly pro-active in getting my surgery approved. Personally wrote up all of my doctor notes, hand-delivered all paperwork, went to see my PCP every week. But when I realized that the original office did not seem to have the same fervor about my case, I got frustrated. I scheduled an appointment with Dominga, and was in Dr. Bilof's office within days. What a refreshing experience! I met every member of his team, and he explained EVERYTHING to me in full, concise detail. What I thought would be the best procedure for me originally (lap-band) I quickly reconsidered after we went over a full list of risks/pros/cons. Yesterday morning I wondered if this surgery would ever even happen. Today I was approved for RNY, am slated for surgery, and can't be more excited to start my new life of health and happiness. XO

Yesterday was my first consultation with Dr.Bilof. I found out about him through my insurance web site but I chose him because of the testimonials I read on obesityhelp. Let me just say him and his staff far exceeded my expectations. I've never had good doctor experiences I'm sure most of you can relate but from the moment I met Lakeisha, Joan, Dr.Bilof, and Dominga I felt like I was talking to old friends. I went there very nervous and scared and left feeling excited. I have all my scripts and am making my numerous doctors appointments. I know this is the best decision I will ever make and the beginning of my new life. Thank you all for your advice. Good Luck to everyone.

I owe my life to Dr. Bilof. He is the best of the best. For those who know me, I do my homework for every endeavor that I take on, including my health. I can honestly tell you that you will not find a better qualified doctor and support staff. I don't normally ring bells or blow horns for people, but I am so happy for what Dr. Bilof, Dominga, and Staff have done for me. Proof is in the pudding...so to speak. After only six months post surgery, my blood work came back EXCELLENT!!!! Triglicerides were 289 NOW 97! Cholesterol was 207 NOW 124! My sleep apnea is gone....I don't even snore anymore. My knees are in much better shape. 102 lbs. less weight to carry. I was 275 lbs when I first went to Dr. Bilof for my initial consultation and 6 1/2 months after my surgery I'm now at 173 lbs. It has been an unbelievable experience. All my life I struggled with diets. I'd lose 30 pounds and 3 months later I'd gain 35 pounds. I've tried every diet on the market and eventually would go back to the same old routine. I've worked hard with 3 Nutritionists on 3 separate occasions and ended up with the same old results....failure. I now understand why my body responded the way it did in the past. I'm 45 years old and own a very stressful business. Although I didn't eat a lot, my body was always in defense mode. My body was always stressed, so whatever I ate, instead of burning the calories that I would take in, my body would want to store it. The older I got the harder it was to change the way my body would process the food. My life was heading in a downward spiral. Depression was also a constant visitor. I cannot begin to tell you how much your health dictates the quality of your future. I am really surprised that Health Insurance companies would not be more receptive to this life saving surgery. I'm puzzled over their reasoning. Looking better is a fringe benefit of feeling better, not the other way around as the Health Insurance companies see it. I'm sure Doctors are not just performing this surgery for vanity sake....rnrnrnBest Wishes...Vito C.

DR.BILOF IS A TRUE TRANSFORMER MEANING HE'S NOT ONLY A SURGEON BUT THIS MAN REALLY CARE FOR HIS PATIENTS.DR.BILOF SEEMS TO BE A LAID BACK KIND OF DOCTOR BUT THIS MAN KNOWS HIS CRAFT VERY WELL & HE CHANGED THE WLS GAME FOREVER.DR.BILOF STAFF IS EXCELLENT AS WELL,ONCE I CAME ACROSS A COUPLE OF HURDLES,THEY WE'RE JOHNNY ON THE SPOT WITH RESULTS,ANSWERS,ETC...DR.BILOF NEEDS MORE THAN COMPLIMENTS ,HE'S THE BEST IN MY BOOK & I FINALLY HAVE A DOCTOR THAT HAS INTERESTS IN YOUR CONCERNS. I WANNA THANK YOU SO EVER MUCH FOR CHANGING MY LIFE & KEEPING IT REAL WITH ME .

I had a great experience with Dr Bilof and his staff at Garden State Bariatric & Wellness Center . My Surgery for a lap bad went so smoothly. His office manager Dominga was wonderful in helping me get my approval in 6 months from the date I first came in for my initial office visit.Dr Bilof explained everything clearly and completely.rnI highly recommend Garden State Bariatric & Wellness Center

Dear Dr. Bilofrnrnrn I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your professional services that was provided to me. I am forever grateful to you from the moment I was referred to you for Laparascopic Banding Procedure. For many years I have tried numerous diet plans but nothing seemed to work. I used to have trouble sleeping at night. I had so many ailments, such as: High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and a candidate for Diabetes. I had hard times shopping for dresses for a woman my size, due to the fact that I was so overweight. Since my surgery back in March 28, 2007 I have lost a total of 59 pounds. I have learned to eat healthy and I feel 100% better about my self. The Post – Operative care that I received from you and your staff was beyond greatness. You and your staff always made me feel welcomed. Once again thank you for your generous time and your continuing care.rnrnSincerely yours,rnrnRosemarie Dubourgrn