Lake Health Bariatric Surgery Center Bariatric Center

Dr. Ben-Meir was excellent. I had two complications after surgery, but both were handled with the utmost professionalism. St. Vincent Charity Hospital received an excellent rating from me in all areas. There was absolutely nothing I could identify as anything but completely satisfactory.

From the get go i thought he was great. i completely trusted him with doing my surgery. He had great bedside manner and was really good at answering all of my questions before and after surgery. I am glad i chose dr Ben-Meir to do my lap RNY surgery. On a 1-10 scale he gets a 20. AWSOME doctor.

The first impression comes from a video. The surgeon and his main WLS nurse answer some of the basic questions through this medium. Dr. Ben-meir seemed cold and distant - which is anything but the case. My impression changed after the first face to face meeting. He gave me as much time as needed - and I came in with a very very long list of questions. He answered each one - and since I was a candiate for both RNY and lapband - he really wanted me to go home and think about it before making ultimately was a life changing decision. rnrnI believe that his office staff is completely competent, friendly, helpful and patient. I sometimes think they are more patient than they should be with people who even after having the surgery don't get 'it' ( it = the program)rnrnThe hospital that Dr Ben-Meir works though although treats other non WLS patients - it seems that St. Vincents focuses on its WLS patients. It was a level of comfort that I didn't have to explain to the GI tech that I couldn't chug barium - they knew I couldn't - I was on a floor where every patient was a wls patient or a wls patient in for other issues - and that was comforting as well. rnrnI wish I could balance this testimony with something negative to say about the program. There really hasn't been anything.rnrnrnI would give the WLS program at St. Vincents a 10 - I would give Dr. Ben-meir a 10 on a scale 1- 10.rnThere are other surgeons at St. Vincent's but I have no interaction with them - and therefore I cannot comment on their abilities.rnrn

I liked Dr. Ben Meir the first time I met him. He was very informative and took time to be sure I understood all aspects of the surgery. His staff is very helpful and always available. I felt very comfortable with him doing my surgery. I would highly recommend him to anyone having bariatric surgery.

From my first visit to my 3 week post surgery visit I was made to feel comfortable and assured that any questions or concerns would be addressed. The staff in the office is the best. Mary always was so friendly and eager to help as were the nurses. All areas of the surgery were discussed with me....the good and the not so good and the aftercare program is strongly encoraged. While in the hospital and in the offce I was not made to feel like he was in a hurry to get out of the room. He took the time to ask and answer any concerns that I had. I would recomend him and the entire staff to anyone considering this surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Ben-Meir was that he had a quiet and very serious demeanor. He did seem more relaxed and easy going when I met with him on surgery day and afterwards. I felt the office staff responded to everything I needed. I didn't need to hound the office, everything was completed in the time frames they gave me. I really don't have anything negative to say about him, I had no complications and therefore haven't had to see him. I feel the aftercare program is one of the best around, the dietary guidelines and the ability to contact anyone for any questions is easily accessible. Dr. Ben-Meir thoroughly went over the risks and possible complications , including his mortality rate at our very first meeting. He offered all the info and made sure I understood it. I would give him and the St.Vincents program an 'A'. I would definately prefer surgical competance over bedside manner, though both are important, his skill as a surgeon is what I cared about most.

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Dr Ben Meir was wonderful. He took all the time I needed and answered everyone of my questions. He got a big smile on his face when I pulled out my list of questions. As I was leaving he shook my hand and said \"You'll be in good hands, I will take very good care of you.\" That made me feel a lot better. The office staff was very friendly and helpful.

My first impression of Dr. Ben Meir was that he is down to earth and quiet and yet very confident in what he does. He struck me as being laid back and yet right on top of his game when it came to the surgery. He has an amazing track record and I was very impressed. rnThe office staff is amazing. They are all so friendly and full of help and smiles!!rnI am so excited and feel very comfortable with my choice.

Dr. Ben-Meir was outstanding in all respects from the pre-surgery consultation through the actual surgery. He was fantastic.