Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center
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Dr. Kirkland and his office staff were very nice and extremely knowledgeable about everything. Dr. Kirkland explained the procedure thoroughly to me and if I had any questions, his office staff were always there to answer my questions.
My daughter and I went to the first required seminar and heard all that was needed of us and filled out forms. When we went we had another docotr in mind and after we heard of them all we changed our minds that night. We thus far have been very happy with our choice of change. Dr Schuricht is a very nice man and has only your best interest in heart. If you like a doctor that makes jokes but is serious, who is a bit brasive in his way he speaks but makes more sense then any one I have spoken to then he is the one for you. He has five rules he calls Dr Schuricht's 5 commandments and if you follow them you will do just fine but if you faulter then you will or could have problems. I can't wait to go through this with the doctor and recieve a new chance at life with his help. I think if you choose him you won't be sorry.
I met my surgeon over 2 years ago when I was thinking about getting the lap-band. He was recommended to me by a few of my co-workers. He was very supportive but I found out the at the time, my insurance only covered the gastric. I did not want to get this surgery so I decided to wait and see if I could lose the weight on my own. After almost 2 years of disappointment of losing and gaining, I reached out to Dx Williams again and scheduled a consultation for the gastric thinking that my insurance still did not cover the lap band. He remembered me and said that if I was still interested in the lap band, the insurance is covering it now and that I am a good candidate for either surgery and that he will support whatever decision I make. He told me to take sometime and research more info about both procedures and then come back to see him. So after 2 weeks of research I knew that the lap-band was what I wanted to do. I really respect the fact that he allowed me to decide what I wanted to do for myself and not decide for me. He is a very cool and down to earth surgeon but will be straight with you also. I haven't had my surgery yet but I feel confident that everything will be OK.
My first impression of Dr. Schuricht was I love this man!!! He made me feel like if I stuck with him, I could not go wrong, and he has lived up to all my expectations and more!! My impression hasn't changed...I love him more now. He feels like a member of the family. His staff is just as awesome. They have been so helpful. I walk in the office and feel like I have walked into a room full of old friends. I don't like that I can't spend more one on one time with Dr. Schuricht, there is so much I would like to sit and talk about since I have had the surgery. What patients should know about him is that he is very upfront, sugar is the enemy so he doesn't sugar coat anything. No kid gloves here. My hospital experience was less than stellar, a doctor who I can not remember his name came in with residents and made me feel like a piece of meet or a body in the morgue. He ripped of bandages and hurt me and showed not a bit of anything, I got more sympathy from the residents. Then my sleep apnea mask was thrown out, oh and the worst was a resident who saw my name on the patient list and she knew my ex-employers told everyone she knew I had the surgery, not that I am ashamed, but you don't want to be pumping gas and here someone shout across the parking lot, you up already, can I see your scars? But, they have nothing to do with Dr. Schuricht. Aftercare was an important factor to your success. He tells you that the surgery is just a tool and it really is. You learn that so quickly, it almost becomes your montra! The aftercare program is very structured. You go for your follow ups, you go to your support groups and you do what you are told and the weight will melt off. I am 4 months out and I have lost 75 pounds. Dr. Schuricht broke down the risks and benefits of the surgery so well. I had no questions and that is so not like me. Overall, I would rate him...priceless! His surgical competence and bedside manner surpass anyone I have dealt with or witnessed...my husband worries that I am in love with him. I think I am, you would fall in love with the person that gives you your life back. I thank God for leading me to him, I can never thank him enough.
I have heard nothing but great things about him and he is the 2nd surgeon I went to for a consult and his consult was much more informative.
From what I had read and heard I was really expecting the worst. From what I had heard he's not a bad guy but gruff around the exterior. rnrnI did not have that issue at all. He made a great first impression and was easy to talk to. He encouraged my questions and put me at ease. His experience and training plus his statistics have me completely at ease. His staff was pleasant and very thoughtful.rnrnI am really looking forward to starting this process, and having Dr. Wernsing as my surgeon!
Fantastic doctor and reputation. He is a \"Top Doc.\" HUP - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is \"best of the best.\" I do wish I'd see Dr. Williams more often. You don't see him very much, but he did the important part and he does it best.
My first impression of Dr. Schuricht, was that he was intelligent, knew about Gastric By Pass, and didnt try to sway anyone either way. He was upfront, told you the risks involved and let you make up your own decision. He is straight forward and doesnt play around, although he has an excellent sense of humor. He HAS a bedside manor, which is hard to come by these days. He was able to do my surgery laparascopic, when another surgeon said it wasnt possible. I have lost 21 pounds as of today, and keep making progress getting better each day. He returned a phone call I had, which was a trivial question, but had no problem with taking the time to go over it with me. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering the surgery, as I myself researched, met with more than one surgeon, asked a million questions, and am quite hard to please. I had no question about his ability after speaking to him and would rate him an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. Thanks Dr. Schuricht for changing my life,,, and after Im well you still owe me lunch,, (cheap date), ha harnFondly,rnJanet Gordon
Well, I just love him! I was given a short physical exam by one of his associates. Then I met with the nutritionist who gave me a pre-op diet and reviewed my eating habits. When Dr. Korus came in, I was put immediately at ease. He was thorough and gave me another brief physical and went over my history. We talked about my concerns. I feel so very confident in Dr. Korus.rnrn10/23/07 - Dr. Korus is PHENOMINAL!!! That's the bottom line. He saved my life and I would do it again and again with him!
