Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center

Great doctor with only your concerns in mind.

He is very plesant, and the staff is wonderful. I didn't have too many questions for him, because I have studied this surgery for so long. You do not get to see the surgeon as much as you would think, especially if you don't have any questions. Barb is wonderful nurse and easy to get a hold of for any questions, they give you a ton of written information for before and after the surgery, and the risk are thouroughly explained. The only thing I wish is that you could see the Dr. a little more often, but I do understand that he is probably very busy with several pts.

I loved my surgeon. He was super nice and very thorough. I didn't feel intimidated by him and felt he was really there to help me. My nurse, Barb, was awesome! That is who you really get to know is your nurse. She was witty and had had weight loss surgery herself, so she knew what I was going through. I never felt judged - just supported. What a great experience- life changing!!

I really liked him and would refer him to anybody. I had no problems after surgery so far and he was referred to me by one or my friends, also a couple of other people who had him also sd he was great. I would rate him a 10

I was very impressed with Dr. Jones and his office staff . Everyone was so wonderful in providing me with information and my surgery going over the risks involved in surgery and so forth. I would recommend Dr. Jones to anyone that is looking at having this surgery he is a great surgeon and has excellent beside manners.

I really like Dr. Svendsen. He is very straight forward which is what I need. My only negative comment is that you really do not work with Dr. S but with his Nurse Clinican, Barb. The focus on this PNMC program is total care from beginning to end. They walk you through the process and make very sure you are aware this is not a magic bullet. You are told up front that you will need follow up care for AT LEAST 1 year. They are very straight forward on the risks and try to get you to tap into the support groups. I have been really pleased with my results.

I have heard he is one of the best from several Dr's I work with. Here goes My life is in your hands rn5/19/07 Well I had surgery on 5/4/07. I think he did a great job he was very senative tomy concerns. I have had no comlications .Thank you so much

My first meeting with Dr. Svendsen was great. At my surgeon's appointment he made me feel comfortable and took the time to answer all of my questions. He went over all the risks and made sure that I was well-informed. The day of surgery he stopped by to see if I had any questions. He really does have a calming presence about him.

I met him 4/5 to discuss whether he'd be able to do my RNY lap or open (I have issues with previous bowel obstruction surgeries). He looked over the previous surgeon's notes, gave me a few thumbs up along the way, then examined my stomach, and said he's pretty darned certain we can do it lap! YAY!!! He was very matter-of-fact, easy to talk to, and told me I'm a perfect candidate for this surgery. (Wait - is that a good thing, or a bad thing?!) The preparation, the nurses and staff, the whole Park Nicollet program is da BOMB! (Oh - and that is a GOOD THING!)

Dr. Jones took time to visit with me at my appt. before my surgery. He explained this was a tool but it was up to me to change my life and that I would need excersize and a new mind. He was very honest with me. rnHis staff are wonderful and very helpful. They never made me feel bad about gaining weight before surgery, even though I did. Dr. Jones isnt a chatty kind of guy, but he is good at what he does. I was surprised when I took the steri stips off, there incisions are barely noticable. rnI really liked that while I was in the hospital I had some problems over night with a fever and feeling like vomiting and he was there right away (turned out to be nothing) But was checking up on me so that was very cool. rnI got lots of detailed instructions as to what to do, step by step between each of my visits. rnI would rate Dr. Jones a 10. Not for his bed side manner. He is a super nice guy anyways. But because he is great at what he does. I have had no complications and I trust him. I really like the follow up care too and that I will go to visit them every month for the first year. rn