Inova Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

My first impression of Dr. Mo was from the seminar I attended. He seemed very confident of his skill. His materials were very easy to understand and he didn't sugar-coat anything. His office staff is very pleasant. I was always able to get through to someone and everyone did what they could to help. The bariatric \"team\" is well structured and I'm sure I will need them post-op. They also seem to know their stuff very well. I haven't spent much time with Dr. Mo (just the initial visit and then the pre-op), so I've not had too much time to form an impression of him. He seems somewhat serious (and I use humor, so I didn't get any of that from him). I'd rather have a surgeon that is fantastically skilled than a \"nice guy\"! More info AFTER the surgery!

I first saw Dr. Moazzez at his seminar, I went with a list of questions all which were answered during the seminar. After the seminar first thing monday I called right at 9 to make my first appointment. His staff was very nice told me to download a history form online to bring to my appointment. Out front of the office there is a vallet to take and park your care thank goodness cause luck would have it it was snowing outside. The staff was wonderful took my info and got me to the back , I met with the doctor and while I was back there Pam was in the office talking to my insurance. Dr.Moazzez talked to me about all the different risks and was sure to make sure that I understand surgery is in no way the easy way out and that my succes depends on my complance afterwards. No surgarcoating anything. They have a aftercare program they expect all patients to participate in. When I finished talking to the doctor I came out and Pam told me I had been Approved! I got my date before I left. So far I am very happy I will keep everything updated

Dr. Moazzez is kind and knowledgable. I have never had surgery before but I feel safe in the care of Dr. M. His staff is so helpful and the doctors that he sends you to have the same bedside manner as he does. The folks over at Inova Fair Oaks are great as well. My surgery is scheduled for December 26, 2007 and I am confident that things will go well. I can't wait to start this journey to the me I have always known I could be!

My first impression of Dr. Moazzez he was very caring and personable. The secnd impression was the same. He is a very caring person.rnOffice staff are smiling and great.rnrnHaven't had surgery yet, That happens in 8 days. Will get back then.rnrn

Dr. Moazzez is very good in the two most important ways to me. First, he has the knowledge and the skills. He's a good surgeon who has had a lot of success with the type of surgery I wanted, and he is able to help patients understand what's involved and make the decisions we need to make. Second, he treats patients with respect and kindness. Overall, I was looking for a doctor who knows what he's doing *and* whom I felt I could trust to take my care seriously. I'm glad I chose Dr. Moazzez; he did my surgery and my husbands, and I feel that we've both been in good hands.rnrnDr. Moazzez also has a knowledgeable and thorough team of nurses, nutritionists, and specialists (such as gastroenterologists) with whom he has a working relationship. Some are in his office (Metro Bariatrics), and some are part of the larger Bariatric Center of Excellence with which he works at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Together, they provide a lot of help and guidance. His office team really knows what they 're doing, whether it's scheduling and getting results from needed tests and consultations or helping a patient negotiate the wild world of insurance. rnrnThe wider program offers resources from nutrition classes to support groups to exercise classes specially designed for WLS patients. Some of these are optional, and some are required by Dr. Moazzez before he will perform a surgery. I admire that stance, and am grateful for the diligence with which the team made sure I knew what decisions I needed to make, what I was getting into, what I needed to do to prepare for success, and whom I can call with question later. rnrnI've heard too many stories of people who've undergone surgery without all of this support and knowledge, and suffered for it. It shouldn't be that way. I'm glad I chose the surgeon and program I did, and I'd recommend them to anyone. rnrnNegatives? None with Dr. Moazzez and his team. I could pick a nit or two with the informational program -- maybe the content is not as well-organized as it could be, maybe it could be clearer in places, and so forth -- but overall it is very good. The hospital's after-care was less consistent, and there are some negatives in my review of it. Again, though, I would recommend this program strongly.

I met Dr. Mo at the seminar, he explained to all who attended that the choice to have the surgery was not a easy way out and he talked about every aspect of WLS including the risks . I knew after the seminar that he was the right surgeon for me. Then , I had my first appt. with Dr. Moazzez on July 5th, he is so funny and his smile put me at ease completely. then he took the time to make sure I understood the difference between the types of WLS and every step I would need to take before surgery and why I needed to take them. The binder he gave me had all of the info. he went over in the seminar and more. The staff in his office are just great. Every time I called they were so accommodating. When I went to my pre-op appt. I was very nervous Dr. Mo put me at ease very quickly. I have completed confidence in him and his staff. I would recommend him to others seeking a wl surgeon.

What can I say about Dr. Moazzez that hasn't already been said?! This man is truly AMAZING! I first met Dr. Mo when I attended the WLS seminar. He was VERY informative and direct - which I loved. My first impression of him was pretty much the same as everyone.. he is very handsome AND he knows what he's doing. I had interviewed another surgeon prior to meeting with Dr. Mo, and I felt so uncomfortable with him. I got the feeling that he was more interested to the money he would be making rather than me as a patient. So needless to say, when I met Dr. Mo, I was looking for a Surgeon who was not only an expertise in the WLS field, but someone who was personal, down to earth and didn't mind taking the time to answer all of my questions. Dr. Moazzez is by far, all of those things and more. He makes sure that you fully understand all of the pre and post surgery requirements and changes that you will experience. In addition, his office staff is so professional and friendly. They truly make you feel 100% comfortable at all times. Another thing that I really like about Dr. Mo and his staff is that they offer a GREAT support staff post surgery as well. Dr. Mo came to the hospital every morning that I was there to check on me and make sure that I was comfortable. Hi first two questions every morning were \"how are you\" and \"Is there anything else that I can do for you to make you more comfortable?\" I appreciated that so very much. Everyone involved with Dr. Mo's team is awesome. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is seriously interested in having WLS. Overall I would say that Dr. Moazzez is an Execellent Surgeon and you will not be disappointed.

Great surgeon! I can not say enough about Dr. Moazzez. He is genuine and is passionate about his specialty.rnrnI would highly recommend Dr. Moazzez to anyone.

My first impression of Dr. Moazzez was at a seminar for surgery at Fair Oaks Hospital. He walked in and gave the facts and didn't sugarcoat anything which was great! He was kind and answered everyone's questions, has a great sense of humor and is well educated.rnrnMy impression has not changed about Dr. Moazzez...he is well humored, laid back and knows his stuff. He doesn't mess around with making this surgery seem like a quick fix... and is serious about helping those he helps.rnrnDr. Moazzez staff is incredible! Pam is the queen of financing and insurance and just plain old knows how to make life easy for the patients. It was nice to see that they knew who I was after just one visit (and a bazillion phone calls) and they all worked effortlessly with me to make surgery happen.rnrnThe aftercare program is excellent. Fair Oaks hospital has their whole bariatric center put together beautifully. I didn't have one worry going in and although the initial two days were worse than I expected, everyone was right there with me to help out. I am looking forward to continued classes for nutrition, support. etc. rnrnRisks of surgery...there is a video that I was required to watch and after the video--at my pre-op appt...Dr. Moazzez went through everything all over again to make sure I was aware of all that could happen. He wanted to make sure that I was choosing this surgery wisely.rnrnI would recommend Dr. Moazzez to anyone. The staff, the hospital, Dr. Moazzez...I have nothing bad to say about the whole shebang! Thanks!

Dr. Moazzez seemed real knowledgable and very nice!