George S. Ferzli, MD, FACS Bariatrics Bariatric Center

I had Bariatric Surgery on July 20, 2010. Dr. Ferzli was the surgent. With the exception of a couple of minor set backs, Dr. Ferzli and his staff at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY were excellent. The entire staff from the doctors, nurses, nurses aids, etc were imperceptible! I would have no problem recommending Dr. Ferzli and any of the Lutheran Medical Staff. They were great!

I'm now on a road to a healthy life!

My first impression of Doctor Ferzli was that he appeared to be very kind. The office staff is fantastic. The program is laid out and they make it very clear on what I needed to do and answered all my questions. They even covered what I am to expect months after the surgery. I chose Doctor Ferzli because of his excellent reputation and his experience. Overall, the program has been a long, hard haul to get to because my insurance company required a six month diet history but throughout that time the staff has made it very pleasant.

Lutheran's program in Brooklyn is very detailed and covers everything from the initial consult through post operative care. Every aspect of my care was explained to me. Everyone in the program has been extremely helpful. My nutritionist, Laura, has instructed me on each phase of my diet and explained the changes that will occur with it. I also found my surgeon, Doctor Ferzli, to be listed among one of the best doctors performing weight loss surgery.

I am very pleased with my surgeon and the entire staff. Everyone is very professional. I would like to inform others thinking about or preparing for surgery that it is a very long process to prepare for. Insurance companies often require at least six months documentation of diet and weight history. I am very happy with my results so it paid off.

My first impression of Dr. Ferzli was that I was going to be in the hands of a very competent & knowledgable Dr.
Dr. Ferzli has proven to be just that, in this process of getting cleared for surgery.
I would describe the office staff has being very helpful. My clearance is taking a long time, but the staff have been very helpful and patient with me. I really appreciate that.
I picked Dr. Ferzli from my insurance website, I knew nothing about him before that. I would want future patients to know that they would be very fortunate to have Dr. Ferzli has their Dr.
Aftercare is stressed and there is a aftercare program that I am planning to make a part of my successful journey to weight loss.
I would absolutely recommend Dr. Ferzli and his program to anyone considering wls. They will be in good hands.

When I first met with Doctor Ferzli, it was only for a short time I haven't really been able to form an opinion yet. I will meet with him again if my surgery is approved. He did seem professional when I met him. I have been dealing mainly with the nutritionist and psychologist and Karen S., the coordinator who I feel is a wonderful asset to the program. She helped me throughout the entire process which I felt was draining because I needed to see a lot of doctors. All the risks of surgery have been reviewed thoroughly with me as were the benefits. This program informs patients extremely well and prepares us. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

I mainly see Doctor Ferzli's associate Doctor Vulpe, but I have seen Doctor Ferzli on several occasions. He is a great surgeon. I had a Lap Band for seven years but it didn't work for me. I'm hoping to have a bypass and that I will have better results. I enjoy the support groups because everyone can express their feelings about each procedure. Doctor Vulpe, the psychologist and nutritionists all explained everything that I can expect. Karen, the coordinator and all the ladies in the office are very patient and kind. This program is excellent. I have been on diets for years and have suffered with obesity. They are all compassionate and caring.

I felt very comfortable with Doctor Ferzli from the first meeting. He was sweet and gave me a lot of information about the pros and cons of surgery. I was happy to know that not only could surgery improve my weight but it may also help with my diabetes. I hope to be off insulin one day. this program is the besst! They not only spend a lot of time with you before but aftercare is also stressed. I have no complaints, only good feelings.

When i first met Doctor Ferzli I thought him to be very serious but personable. There was nothing about him that I disliked. I feel that I can trust him to perform my weight loss surgery if it gets approved. The program is very well organized with a step by step process to help you know what you need to do as a patient. The nutritionists, coordinator and office workers are very committed to helping you complete the process. I haven't even had surgery yet and have followed up with them already several times. This makes me feel even more confident in the program.

I was referred to Doctor Ferzli by a friend who was very happy with the results from her weight loss surgery It makes me very comfortable how knowledgeable the staff is regarding my procedure. It reinforces that I have made the right decision. I love the fact that Doctor Ferzli is a highly rated and respected surgeon.