North Valley Surgical Associates Bariatric Center

My first impression of Dr. Ludwig was very positive. It was in a presentation to a group of people who were interested in having bariatric surgery. His presentation was thorough and easy to understand; and he was very open to questions from members of the group. Since then, I have learned that he's not only knowledgeable but also very caring, friendly, encouraging... and his surgical skill in taking me through what was a somewhat difficult surgery was magnificent! He made sure I knew what the risks of the surgery were, in general and specifically for me, and his skill in getting me where I am today is proof that I was right when I decided his surgical skills could get me through those risks. He's a very competent surgeon; and with Dr. Ludwig, you don't have to give up a good bedside manner to get that competence... he's a complete package.rnrnDr. Ludwig's program is built with a strong emphasis on his patients' aftercare. He and his staff are wonderfully accessible to help us with any questions we may have and with information to help us along the way.rnrnI'm very happy; and I'd recommend Dr. Ludwig and Successful Solutions without reservation. I do think, however, that anybody considering weight loss surgery needs to do his/her own \"study\" before making the decision. It's important for you to be very well informed and very comfortable yourself, rather than just make a life-changing decision based on what others say.

Dr. Ludwig and his staff are great. From the very first visit I had with them they are very informative and professional and kind. I would contacting his office if you are thinking about weight loss surgery. Every step of the way his staff is with you before surgery and after surgery making sure everything goes smoothly. I was very pleased with his care and his staffs care in the hospital and after. Dr. Ludwig is very accomplished surgeon and very caring and looks out for your well being. I felt very comfortable every step of the way to weight loss surgery. He stress the importance of follow up care along with education after surgery so you are successful in your weight loss journey.

I liked Dr. Ludwig from the moment he gave our pre-op presentation.rnHe is kind, compassionate, patient, and highly skilled.rnHis office staff are very friendly, and helpful to work with.rnrnIf you're thinking about WLS, and go to Dr. Ludwig, you will be in good hands. I think they provide a great aftercare program. I felt like I knew exactly what to expect during my hospitalization due to the thorough pre-op class that I took. I knew how many needle sticks I would get, how pain would be managed, how I would feel. And, the nurses from the office actually came to say hello while I was in pre-op, and afterwards too on a daily basis. I thought that was above and beyond, and I appreciated the personal touch.rnDr. Ludwig was very attentive too.rnrnI had all of the information I needed to make an informed decision about gastric bypass, and was very comforted by Dr. Ludwig's surgical record, and I wasn't shy. I asked about infection control, and was also happy that he uses the same people in the OR during his surgeries.rnrnHe is one of the few doctors I have met that have a wonderful, empathetic personality, never make you feel rushed, AND, have great skill in what they do. Terrific combination!rnrnI have attended post-op class and I go to the \"Bariatric Buddies\" support group monthly. It helps that Kathy moderates the group and we can focus on topics that are coming up for us.rnAlso, the speakers and activities have been fun!

Dr Ludwig is AMAZING! My surgery went great, no problems!! I am very happy it is over and I am on the way to losing my FAT!

I met Dr Ludwig at the pre-sugical informational group meeting at his office. He is a soft spoken man. But passionate about his craft. He covered in detail the surgery, the risks, and I was impressed with the amount of information he covered. Most of the questions I had before I got there were answered during his presentation. I met with him afterward and asked him a few questions. He didnt make me feel rushed or seem like he had to hurry me along to get to another waiting patient. I appreciated that. His office staff is superior to any other doctors office staff I have ever met. They are helpful, caring, warm and sincere.

My first impression of Dr.Ludwig was that he was very quite, but a very knowledgable physician. He took the time during the first meeting to go over the details with a group of us during our initial consult. Then we got a one on one meeting with him in which he went over my risk factors, my co-morbidities, and wether or not I was elligable(and I was!). rn My impression over time changed over time to include that he was not as quite as I thought and was very pleasant. He was more skilled and knowledgable than I thought in the beginning...a very pleasant surprise.rn His office staff are very helpful and pleasant to work with. They take the time to answer all my questions or find someone who could. When I first called to ask about the qualifications for the surgery, they took the time to answer all that they could and made me feel very confortable.rn I have no complaints at all about my physician....ok well only thing that stinks is that it takes him a while to round in the evenings due to his office hours, but other than that he is great! Future patients should know that they are in very skilled capable hands having Dr.Ludwig as their surgeon. He is truely the greatest!rn Dr.Ludwig strongly emphasizes aftercare. I work at the hospital that he has priveledges at and when he sees me he always asks how I am doing on my protien, my water, and how I have been feeling. He wants to make sure that his patients are taking their vitamins and exercizing and is very supportive of his patients.rn He provides his patient's with a packet that explains how much to be taking in (orally) all the way up to the first year after surgery...everything on what vitamins to take and how much...what type of foods you can try and when...what type of exercises you can start and when you can start them....plus many more common questions that we might have.rn He addressed the risks of sugery in a group setting and additional risk that are applicable to the patient in person one on one. rn I would rate him a 10 out of 10.rnHis bedside and surgical competence are both wonderful, he has always been pleasant and been able to answer my questions.

ok Dr. Ludwig, yeah he's great, i am so glad I met him and had him do my WLS, He has made me feel so comfortable, he's down to earth, he mellow he's beautiful and he's a great doctor. i had a problem it was his day off and he still came to my help, how many doctors would really do that anymore. I had my 2 week with him yesterday and he laughs, he smiles and is very honest with you. he really acts like he cares about ya. There are not to many RN's or Doctors that care at all. And even with all his patients he remembers you and that means alot. I would recomend Dr, Ludwid to anyone who is wanting WLS. He's just to sweet and to handsome for his own good. Plus he is a duck lover which so am I so i love his office.

I had read a lot about Dr Deron Ludwig on the internet and was impressed with the comments from prior and current patients of his. I called the office and the staff was just great. Kimberely was just wonderful in explaining the process while I related to her that I was just \"looking\". She was both professional and enjoyable while talking to her on the phone. rnWhen I met Dr. Ludwig for the first time I was immediately put at ease for some reason. He is a younger man than I anticipated but very knowledgable and experienced in WLS so that made me feel very good. His ability to relate well with those of us at this particular consult meeting was something that also impressed me. He took a lot of time explaining the surgery and various aspects of WLS and did a through job of giving us opportunity to ask questions. I left that meeting after a quick physical exam, with the knowledge and confidence I felt I needed to make a responsible and confident decision to proceed with the surgery.

My first impression was \"Wow! He's so young! Are you sure he finished med school?\", but after talking to him I felt relieved. He was polite, friendly, and was able to answer all of my questions. His staff has been great, every time I call they listen to my concerns and get back to me imediately. My only worry is his lack of experience with lap-band surgeries. However, I have been told that the surgical supply company is sending a specialist to assist in the surgeries themselves.

Dr. Ludwig and his staff have been both extremely competent and professional throughout my entire preop and now post op experience! I appreciated all of the nutritional and experiential information that I recieved before my surgery. Successful Solutions support system with pre and post-op nutritional counseling classes and a great support group as well as staff that is available to answer questions at all times, made me believe that I could take this giant step! I am now 3 weeks post-op. I told Dr. Ludwig that I had prepared my mind for this procedure to be hell. It turns out, it's only pergatory :-) he laughed. The great part is, someone is there to guide you when things get too hot. I did a silly thing and swallowed my gum at 10:30 pm one night. I was freaked out about the possiblility of obstructing the outlet of my new \"pouch\". I panicked! Dr. Ludwig was immediately available, supportive, and calming. Dr. Ludwig and his team truly ROCK!