North Shore Surgical Specialists Bariatric Center

My husband first visited Dr. Gellman in March 2016 because he was interested in the weight loss surgery. I was very impressed with Dr. Gellman because he took the time to answer all my questions and was very supportive. He give us all the options that were available to us and recommended the most safe and effective option. I was comfortable and knew my husband was in good hands. Dr. Gellman did not judge my husband.
It is almost a month after my husband surgery (surgery was in October) and he has healed very nicely and has lost a total of 35 lbs. I am amazed and pleased that the surgery was done with only five very small incisions (about one inch in length).
Dr. Gellman has given my husband his life back and my husband is looking forward to doing the things he used to do before his weight gain.
As of January 2017 (3 months after the surgery), my husband has lost approximately 50 lbs.

As an RN I have encountered some fantastic surgeons. And unfortunately some that are downright SCARY. But with all honesty Dr. Gellman is not only a great surgeon but a warm wonderful person. Trust me, I would not recommend him if I thought his surgical skills were poor.

I met with Dr. Gadaleta and his staff in September of 2011 for a consultation for LapBand surgery. He and Yvonne were nothing but thorough. They explained the procedure, the after care and all of the pre testing that I was going to have to do. I had my surgery on August 7, 2012. He was very nice to my mother who accompanied me to the surgery and his NP Charmaine was also very helpful and called me at home the next day to make sure I was okay. The only negative I have ia Carol form his office. She is very rude and cold when talking to her. I was having an issue with my isurance company and she was so nasty. I wrote a letter of complaint about her. But her aside, the rest of the staff in his office is very good and I would recommend him to others

DR. GADALETA IS THE VERY, VERY BEST. HE MAD SURE I WAS READY TO HAVE THE SURGERY & MADE SURE I HAD A GOOD UNDERSTANDING WHAT I WAS IN FOR AFTER HAVING THIS SURGERY AT THE AGE OF 64. MY SURGERY WAS SEVEN YEARS AGO & I KEEP ALL THE WEIGHT I LOST OFF EXCEPT FOR 10 POUNDS. I FEEL GREAT. BEFORE I HAD THE SURGERY DR. GADALETA'S BEDSIDE MANNER WAS "STERN" I KNOW IT WAS TO MAKE ME UNDERSTAND THIS WAS NOT A QUICK FIX OR A JOKE. HE IS A WARM GREAT PERSON & MOST OF ALL A GREAT DOCTOR WHO CARES ABOUT YOU & YOUR HEALTH. HIS BARIATRIC STAFF IS ALSO WONDERFUL UNDERSTANDING & HELPFUL. I THANK GOD I DR. GADALETA DID MY SURGERY. HE HAS GOLDEN HANDS!

This Dr is AMAZING ! His entire team is amazing ! Is he overaly friendly and going to hold your hand ? No . But he's very nice and he knows what he's doing ! I would much rather have a highly skilled surgen than one that's super nice and hasnt a clue. I had Gastric Bypass on Nov 30th and im only 12 days out . Ive already lost 24 lbs !! I owe this man my life . I would do anything for him and his team .

I am sure that Dr. Gadaleta is very skilled as a surgeon. I know MOST surgeons don't have the best of bedside manner, but here I just didn't get the warm and fuzzies from him or his Bariatric Coordinator. The office staff was not very personable. The aftercare and support just wasn't there. I know of many who loved him and his staff, everyone is different.

I picked my surgeon.....Dr Gadaleta from Great Neck, NY. I am excited, yet nervous. Wish me luck as I begin my series of tests!

My first impression was that he is quiet and a little distant. On my second visit, around 2 years later he was much more present in the visit. Very concerned and patient. The office and staff are excellent, easily accessible and helpful. The pre certification testing was quite stringent but I am glad. It uncovered quite a few treatable conditions that were affecting my health. Dr. Gadaleta also performed RNY on my sister 5 years ago and he often asks about her.

Dr.Gellman is informative and understanding.Yvonne , the Bariatric coordinator is a very compassionate and helpful woman. Yvonne knows her stuff! The time that Dr Gellman spends with you is your time. He does not rush thru the process .He stresses support group meetings and Nutritionist visits .He discussed both the pros and cons of the surgery. I had a lap band done another surgeon and am having an OPEN RNY now .He has a wonderful team that work with him.Bedside manner is very important as is surgical competence. 5/12/09 I forgot to mention Charmaine GentilesRN,NP. Charmaine is also part of the team at Dr Gellmans office .Charmains is compassionate and caring just like the rest of the team.Charmaine is very knowlegable about Bariatic Surgery and the plight of the Obese patient. I feel so at ease with this group of professionals!

From the first meeting with Dr Gellman i was impressed he wanted to know about ME.rnrnHe was very warm and reassuring. I felt very at ease We spoke for about 30 minuted before event talking about surgery, asking me about my life and how i lived before and after weight gain. rnrnYvonne is the bariatric coordinator in the office and she really is a champ. She is always available and never rushes you off th phone. She knows the ins and outs of the clerical and admin process needed for insurance and pre testing.