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I am still pre-op, but I like Dr. Mo and his staff so much so far I felt compelled to write something now....I'll come back again after my surgery too :)rnrnI first met Dr. Mo at one of his seminars. He had a fantastic presence about him, and a great sense of humor. He is one of those people that makes you feel instantly at ease around him.....which is NOT usually my experience with doctors. rnrnDuring the seminar he clearly demonstrated that he knows his stuff, and I'm the type of person who trusts my gut, and I just got a really good feeling from him. I felt like he wasn't just BSing, but that he genuinely thinks that his job is amazing. rnrnSo far I've met with him one other time. I did not feel like he was rushing me, or anything like that which was good. He asked me if I understood things and if I had questions...again...genuinely caring rnrnHis staff has been fantastic to work with. Pam is always prompt and usually I feel like I have to keep after people to make sure they REMEMBER to do things; but not with them. I call, they call me back; I ask for help, they provide it. I hope it continues like this. rnrnWe are shooting for my surgery to be at the end of February...so I'll post again after my surgery!!!
Ah man, Dr. Mo is the best. I really like him and feel is he truly invested in my health and well being. He has the best attitude and an amazing bedside manner. My first time meeting him was at his free seminar in January of 2008. It was very informative and he was nice enough to answer all the questions people asked. The next time I saw him was for my initial. He was running a little late and had a room full of patients so my time with him was quick, but I didn't feel rushed at all. Then I saw him at my pre-op which was 6 days before my surgery. He put all my fears to rest but didn't sugar coat anything and put the risks out there. Did I mention he has a great sense of humor? On the day of my surgery, he came into the prep area and talked to me and my mom. I had my arms just kinda laying awkwardly across my chest and he walked in and the first thing he said was...\"what... do you not know what to do with your arms??\" I was still getting used to the IV and that was making things a little awkward, lol. I was pretty nervous the morning of surgery and he came in and explained things to my mom and I and made me feel super comfortable. I was ready! The next morning he came to see me first thing, told me I looked good and that the next step was my upper GI. I found out when my parents got to the hospital the next day was that my prevacid wasn't covered the pharmacy said it could take 3 days before everything went through... Dr. Mo had it taken care of the same day! So needless to say, Dr. Mo is awesome and he comes highly recommended!!!
**Update 10/28/08**rnrnI can now honestly rate Dr Moazzez after having completed my 6months of preop (because of my insurance) and the surgery. He's great and I'm so glad that I picked him as my doctor. Again, his staff is just as great... they might be what gives him the excellence edge. Pam is the best and on it! Dr. Moazzez was there every morning sometimes before I was awake checking on me and letting me know my progress. He's fantabulous!rn---------rnrnDr. Moazzez seemed very knowledgable and personable. I had previously gone to visit Dr. Terracina but moved 3 hours away so I had to hunt for a new doctor. Dr. Terracina was great and his staff was ok, I did have some issues with call backs but I doubt he was aware of it. Anyway, Dr Moazzes staff so far have been extremely helpful. They're a pretty busy staff but I've never had problems with getting them to return my calls or answer my questions. Even when I came to an appointment late with out the paperwork they were polite and pleasant. rnrnFuture patients should know that there is not much interaction with Dr. Moazzez in the beginning but you do get to talk to Vonzie who is lovely and helpful. Dr. Moazzez make it clear during your first meeting with him that most of your interaction will be with his staff in the beginning. rnrnDr. Moazzez insist on aftercare infact the precare program seems to flow with the aftercare program and it seems very structured. I knew the risk of the surgery before I went to meet with Dr. Moazzez but he went over them again with me. I can't rate him just yet. I've only met with home once but he seems good so far.
Dr. Moazzez was very personable, and has a great, friendly personality. The office staff is absolutely PHENOMENAL! Pam went above and beyond to get me approved by the insurance and endured my phone calls with questions. The staff just can't be beat!! rnrnTheir aftercare program, I feel, is great. Unfortunately I won't be able to experience most of it, as I live in Michigan and traveled to Virginia just to have the surgery by Dr. Mo. Still, he has stressed the importance of eating correctly, follow up visits, bloodwork, etc. rnrnDr Mo's surgical competence and bedside manner are both great. He came and saw me the 2 days I was in the hospital and made sure to ask me if I had any issues or concerns.
I really like my surgeon & his staff.
I love love love love Dr. Mo. I'm so happy that he was my surgeon. He was so comforting to me before and after surgery. My dad had surgery the same day as I did and had some issues afterwards. Dr. Mo saw him in the hospital every morning and every night for the whole week my dad was in there. Also, the office staff is great. Pam is wonderful and is always there to answer questions. When you call the office, someone actually picks up which doesn't happen in all offices. I would highly recommend Dr. Moazzez to anyone in the area!
my 1st impression: he knew what he was talking about.rnrnoffice staff: excellent!rnrni would rate him overall a 9 out of 10, cause no one is perfect! everything went well, although i hate he is not in the office on friday's...but oh well!
Since I researched Dr Moazzez and met him, I have been confident that I have made the right choice. He and his staff have been incredibly supportive and making sure all insurance forms are filled out correctly and completely. He has taken time talk to me on several office visits regarding the surgery and my particular complications due to adhesions. rnNow that I am home 6 days post-op, I have to say that I definitely made the best decision. I highly recommend Dr Moazzez to all future losers in DC local area.
When I first met Dr. Moazzez he displayed a great sense of humor, and I really liked that. I also immediatley noticed his passion for this field and that really impressed me. His seminar was extremely informative He made sure to explain the pros and cons fully of each procedure, after hours and hours of research I thought I knew about all of them but he was still able to teach me a few things.....lol He answered all questions and urged us to ask away. He never once seemed rushed or hurried and was extrememly knowledgeable and confident in his skills. (but not in a cocky way) When I had my first one on one consult with him he was very cool to meet with. At the time I was considering another surgeon's office and when we met one on one I knew instantly I wanted this surgeon to do my procedure. I felt very comfortable with him and his expertise and look forward to becoming a star patient!! His office staff was great also very informed and passionate about their job. They were very quick to follow up with my insurance and I had my approval within 6 days (4 business days) of the seminar!
