Johns Hopkins Obesity Surgery Center Bariatric Center

Dr. Magnuson is the best doctor out there he is great, he really makes you feel like your the only pt he has. I cant say enough about this man he changed my life forever. i would rate him a 10!!

Dr. Magnuson was very pleasant and professional. I now know he was worth the wait to see. (9 months) Looking foreward to the surgery-no date yet...

He was very kind and pleasant. Very understanding and caring of your situation.


It hasn't

very friendly and pleasant

nothing

he really cares about his patients

he does

yes

head on. He told me the risks but he also explained the risk of not having the surgery. But he told me that it is a decision you don't just enter into without being knowlegable.

150%

Both

I liked him a lot. I have only met
with him once. It took over 6 months to get the appointment and when I didn't hear back from his office for almost 3 months I thought i was not going to be accepted. Since I had contacted several other doctors and they wouldn't even give me a first appointment since I would be over 54 by the time their next appointment was available I was really depressed for a while. Then in Janyary the letter arrived with a surgery date and the names of staff I needed to see to get this rolling. the nutritionist, psychologist and the admitting staff have all been very helpful. I guess I was a little surprised that I haven't had to see Dr. Magnuson again, and that setting up appointments for other necessary evaluations was left up to me, but then, it has to be something I am willing to carry through on.

After care was stressed. Living as far from the hospital as I do, I have re;ied on my GP for contacts with several of his other patients and also my local hospital nurse educator for information.
He did tell me that there is a chance of death which probably is about 1% or less. As far as weight loss and rate of recovery, it will depend on my determination and this is not some magic bullet.
I liked him and have heard good things about him. As my surgeon, I want someone I feel is surgically competent first, a pleasant bedside manner is an asset but is secondary.

1st impression-Confident; comfortable
My impression didn't change over time.
Office staff is busy. The patient needs to keep on the ball with the process and respectfully question things.
There was nothing that I liked least about him.
Trust him.
Aftercare is emphasized.
Yes, a structured aftercare program is implemented.
Upfront about the risks of surgery.
Rate of 1-10....a 10
Both his surgical competence and besided manner are equally great.

Dr. Magnuson is the best. He was very nice very detailed and seemed very concerned and helpful. The office staff is Andi she is overworked but very very detailed and nice! He is a very caring doctor. He is very detailed about who to see and aftercare.

As a very nice person.
He shows that he cares about you and well being.
I had no issues with the staff other that they were friendly and willing to help.
just be honest and tell him what ever you are feeling and ask questions.
He emphasizes after care alot, I still have appointments to see him.he tells like it is about the risks and he explains everything. Dr.Maguson is the best.Both are great.The only problem I had was that I got a leg sore because I was on the operating table for about eight and a half hours but there were no complication just that I was a big person. His assistant was also great.The after care staff where there for me all during my five day stay and the therapist was excellent she worked well with me.
This is just an update since my surgery went in nov. 4, 2003 for Recontructive Surgery At Bayview dr. Shermak Plastic surgery Doctor had to get Dr. Magnuson to come in and assist her because there was a huge stomach Hernia behind my belly button, they repaired it and all was well.

So far, I've been very pleased with Dr. Magnuson. He met with me and my mother for almost an hour and answered all our questions. I was required to go through the Weight Management Center but the entire staff was very professional and respectful. I hear that Magnuson is tough on staff, but a strong patient advocate.....that works for me :-)

11/23/00 I'm now seven weeks out and 40 pounds lighter. I had no complications and I feel terrific. Dr. Magnuson is great: very caring, concerned and skilled. His office staff is also very competent and respectful. I can't say enough good things about the nurses at Hopkins Bayview....I simply couldn't have gotten better care and I never had to ask for anything twice.

10/03: I'm three years out, and down 200 pounds. Dr. Magnuson continues to see me about once a year. He caught a hernia for me that ultimately led to my getting a repair combined with a tummy tuck. He is simply the absolute best.

WOW! When I finally met Dr. Magnuson, it was so sureal. I had been waiting so long to get in for my consult, that it felt like i was waiting for Jesus himself to walk through the door. He was extremelt personable and kind. He explained the procedure and my recovery. He also answered my questions and concerns to my satifaction. Most of my worries have been put to rest knowing that Dr. Magnuson will be behind the knife! Special kutos to Andi, in Dr. Magnuson's office. She has been so very helpful and supportive!! THANKS ANDI!