Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center

Dr. Svendsen walked into the exam room today with his hand extended and said \"Hi, I'm Chuck\" with the warmest smile on his face. I found him to be very straight forward and full of information. He answered all my questions completely. His nurse Barb is wonderful. Not a typical no nonsense type medical professional. You can tell she loves what she does and is fun to be around. He put a lot of emphasis on the after care program and the help it provides his patients.

I liked Dr. Jones very helpful and informative.rnDr. Jone's staff is great they are very helpful and call back in a very timely manner.rnThey emphasize aftercare alot, and have groups but I don't have a car.rnI meet with the Dietician's and the nurse.rnYes they did address all the risks.rnI would rate him and the clinic a 10.rnBoth was great.

I was very impressed with Dr Svendsen. My first impression was what a nice, down to earth guy he is. He is so easy to talk to, he made me feel very comfortable and confident. And his staff really went above and beyond for me. The entire team is very professional and thorough but at the same time they are very friendly and make you feel relaxed. They walked me through everything and answered all of my questions, most of my questions they answered before I even asked them. Barb is terrific and Jennifer is so helpful and efficient as is Georgeanne and the whole staff. I would highly recommend Dr Svendsen to anyone considering bariatric surgery.

I loved Dr. Jones. He was a very sincere and caring surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone. He also checked in on me each day I was in the hospital to see how I was doing. rnrnHe has a great sense of humor.

He was great I felt happy right away he came in and talked to me and went over everything that will go on at my surgery.And let me pick my date and he was happy to answer anything I had to ask and was not in a hurry to leave. The office is very nice and the nurse are great they all had the surgery done also so they know how you feel and can answer anything also. They told me all the things that can go wrong and with me being so young my odds were less. The day of my surgery I was so happy and felt clam he came and talked to me and my mom and told her what was going on. Then off to surgery and woke up and was in my room and they were so great there also. My husband was very happy to know I was being taken care of very well. If I had to do this over I would and would for sure go with him. He is a great doctor and knows what he is doing I had no pain after surgery and was up walking around:)

My first impression of Dr. Svendsen was that he was going to be a great guy. His nurse Barb Johnson is just a hoot and very supportive for the journey towards surgery. She tells you like it is, without any sugar coating. Aftercare at Park Nicollet/Methodist Hospital is always pushed. I think it is really important, I'm always coming up with new questions. Barb will supply her personal office phone number to you, in case any questions or problems arise. Dr. Svendsen was very clear on the risks of the surgery. He was just as clear with the risks as the benefits. Both Dr. Svendsen and Barb were very supportive and informative with my husband who was still not sold on the surgery idea. They understood his take on the surgery and supported his ideas. Once my husband better supported the surgery, they were very good in answering any questions he had. I think the team is what really sold him. Dr. Svendsen's bedside manner and surgical competence were both excellent. He notified my husband right after surgery that I was doing well and it was a text book surgery. He kept my normally nervous husband at ease and informed, which was very much appreciated.

He's a cute welshman, very skilled and patient. I trust him to take good care of me.

I visited (4) programs in the twin cities before I chose the PNC/Methodist program, and I am so glad that I did! I don't think I would have been comfortable with anyone other than Dr. Svendsen performing my surgery. I was completely at ease with him, and his whole staff. I believe him to be extremely skilled at laparoscopic surgery, and he has a kind and gentle manner about him that alleviated my fears. On the day of my surgery, my family was also very impressed with him and the time he spent with them explaining my surgery and my post-op lifestyle...and that meant so much to me! It has been said before, but his nurse Barb is the best! The PNC program is very comprehensive and has great pre and post op care...I just cant say enough about how happy I am with the choice of program/surgeon I made!

What can I say about this guy......HE WAS FANTASTIC!!! His entire staff was FANTASTIC....so if I had to some it up......you guessed it......FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My first impression was...he's nice looking! He can't be looking at my fat! But over time, and chatting with him, I came to really respect his ability and skills as a surgeon. Then there's Barb, his nurse...what a peach! Love her! She's got the most fun sense of humor. As for after care, you can't get enough and they strongly recommend follow up appointments and support groups. You need it to continue being successfull! As with any surgery, there are risks, and the Park Nicollet program made sure you are well aware of all the possibilities. It's a life changing experience and they want you to know what you're getting into...FOR LIFE! If I had to rate Dr Svendsen and Barb, I'd give them a 10! There is no one else I'd rather have before or after surgery than those two. I always felt so comfortable and safe in their hands.