Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group - Surgical Specialists Bariatric Center
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Dr. Salameh was so nice and made the first appointment a positive and wonderful experience. I had already been to a seminar at CMMC, so most of the info he was telling me was a repeat. He made me feel comfortable and relaxed, which is important for allowing the patient to open up. Lori is like the diamond in the bunch too. She is very helpful and has an energetic approach to every single encounter, whether by phone or in person. I absolutely love her.
I had surgury With Dr. Salameh on 2-27-06 and I found him to be my angel. When I met with him he didn't hold anything back and kept me really informed and then then morning of surgury he was right there talking to me before they put me under. He gets on a close level with his patients and that is a good thing. He was great with follow-up care as well. I would recommend him to ANYONE.... A++++++++++++++++++++rnrnThanks Dr. Salameh for giving me my life back.
We were waiting to be put in an exam room and Dr. Salameh walked up and shook our hands and introduced himself. I do not know how he knew us except that maybe he does not get too many husband/wife patients. He was so nice. Very professional. He explained everything very well.We had a few questions and he answered them. He had remembered seeing me at a support group meeting the month before. I was impressed. I know he sees a lot of patients and to remember that was nice to me. I have talked to several patients that he did their surgery. I feel we made the right decision and look forward to the surgery. The office staff was so nice. I knew some of them since I have worked at UMC for so long. He was very clear about after care and the importance of diet and exercise. He went over all the risks and was very clear. He seemed to have both surgical competence and bedside manner. We rate him a 10! The only negative thing We have to say is that I found out he is not certified in gastric bypass surgery. I still feel we made the right decision about having him do the surgery.
I personally have not talked to Dr. Kng. Most of the information that I have gotten about him have been through patients of his. From what I have heard, he is very good at what he do.
Hopefully I will get a chance to talk to him soon. And hopefully regarding a surgery date? Or maybe I am just being too hopeful.
May 11, 2003
I have not wrote in awhile, but I have been very busy. At work and trying to get this surgery set up.
Well I have changed my doctor. My procedure doctor is Dr. Mathis in Tupelo. I have visited with him twice. I have had all the test ran. I have just had my final visit with him and my family member. My surgery is scheduled for May 16, 2003. I am so excited and hope that nothing gets in the way of the surgery. But you know the saying that if something could go wrong, it will. But I pray not. :)
May 13, 2003
Why did I make that comment about if something goes wrong it will, and it has. My surgery has been delayed until Vocational Rehab. and my doctor can get something straight. The doctor may decide at the last minute I might add, that he do not want to deal with Voc. Rehab. So I am very disappointed. I thought things was all set. I was just counting down the days. Just my bad luck, I guess. But I would like to think all of you for your encouragement. I will keep you posted on everything that happens. Thanks for you prayers. :(
February 20, 2006
At present, I will be having my surgery under Dr. J. R. Salameh at UMC in Jackson, Mississippi. I have meet Dr. Salameh. I found him to be a very caring and very insightful man. I love his nurse, Susan and Office Manager Lori.
I have been extremely pleased with Dr Salameh, his team and their weight loss surgery program. He is very pleasant and caring. He took a lotta time explaining my options, the surgery risks, the aftercare, etc. I had researched all bariatric surgeons quite a bit and I was very confortable having him as my surgeon. He is the best and gets a 10/10!
First impression was he seemes very caring ,first impression of him has not changed still feel he is a wonderful caring doctor,he emphasizes greatly the aftercare,Dr. Salameh did not pull any punches he let me know all of the things that could possibly go wrong.I rate Dr. Salameh a perfect 10.
The hospital however is a whole different story they are so understaffed that I feel it is best to have someone that can be able to stay with you during you hospital stay so that they can look out for whether or not you should need anything.
Dr. Salameh seems like a very caring man and most of all I liked him the moment I met him. I think he knows what he is doing and he seems to care about his patients. One other thing he is also the best looking doctor I've ever had, so I don't mind listening to what he says by no means.
I started off with Dr. Blake. I was recently switched over to Dr. Salameh and awaiting a meeting with him. So when i have this meeting i will update my info.
Dr. Roger Blake was very impressive he had all his business together. I could tell that he was very interested in my health and not just weight loss and appearances.
His staff was very patient and kind. Even when I was impatient and making several phones calls everyone was very sweet.
Although I havent had my surgery yet I feel very comfortible about Dr. Blake. He addressed all the risks and he makes sure that this is really what I wanted to do. He came highly recommended by my plastic surgeon, Dr. William Lineweaver, whom I trust dearly.
At this point I give Dr. Blake a good review!!
Due to the fact that Dr. Blake can not be reached and I am concerned about his absence,I will be changing surgeron.
I have spoken with Dr. Salameh's nurse and I will be consulting with him about my surgery. I have heard good things about him and I feel comfortable with the number of percedures he has performed.