Swedish Covenent Hospital Bariatric Center

My first impression was great, so personable and I feel like I can relate to him since he is down to earth and younger--closer to my age than other doctors, :)
His office staff is wonderful, I couldn't ask for a better group, Traci and Penny have helped me so much along the way and the whole Liv Lite program makes sure you are on the right track in this journey. Future patients can be rest assured that they are picking the right bariatric program. Of course you have to do your part, but they make the process so much easier. The aftercare program is structured, I'm getting ready to have surgery tomorrow but I know I will be in good hands. In comparing the Liv Lite program to other surgeons programs that my friends have had, I believe I have truly picked the best.

I was so excited to hear that Dr Chandler was doing the WLS. He had done surgery on my husband and grandmother. I knew he was and still is well respected in the community. He is an excellent surgeon. I had worked at DGH for about 10 years and knew him. His nurse Lisa and office staff are all very nice and pleasant to work with. Kathy Grover helps him along with his nurse Lisa at the WLS office in Decatur and with them 3 you are truly blessed. I had the RNY Lap. I had veryl little pain day of surgery which can be expected but since then there has been none. I feel great.I went into the surgery knowing in depth the risks this surgery has, as well as what I had to do after surgery to help decrease the risks. Dr Chandler puts it to you streight there is no beating around the bush. He has a structured aftercare, since I am a week post op I know that it is 2weeks and I am not sure after that if it is 1 month or 2 months and so forth. Dr Chandler is a great surgeon, his bedside manner it could be better but it is not bad. He just dont beat around the bush He tells you the truth and nothing but the truth, wheter that is what you wanted to hear or not. But that is what everyone needs to hear the TRUTH so they can be informed.

All I can say is that I think he is the most excellent surgeon. I do not believe I could have found a better one any where else in this country. I really seems to care about his patients greatly! He has been performing this surgery for many,many years. He is very conservative in his approach to after the surgery keeping his patients 4 extra days after surgery to make sure that there are not any problems. Most only do 2. He also does not allow foods or water for 3 days (to ensure that there is not a leak). You don't miss the food/water as you are on a IV. I feel that I was lucky to have him as a surgeon! I highly recommend him to anyone considering this surgery. He does not approach each case as if you are the most important. I know that he has a very good reputation and deserves it.

Both my husband and I had WLS last year. Dr. Burry is an excellent surgeon and there to answer any questions along the way. He is very personable. Dr. Burry has given my husband and myself the tools we needed to have a healthier life! We were well informed before, during, and after the surgery about every aspect of WLS. Dr. Burry and his staff get a 10 out of 10 from me.

When I first met Dr. Burry, I felt at ease. He was very approachable, answered all my "stupid" questions without seeming annoyed and he explained the process indepth until it was understood. He wanted us to understand exactly what the surgery entailed as well as the journey after surgery. His staff at Liv-Lite are AWESOME!! They are so compassionate and would do anything for their patients. You are definately not a number, you are an individual!! Dr Burry and his team have developed a binder full of reference information that he personally goes over with his patients in a "one-on-one" conference. The Liv-Lite team has an informative movie that you watch. I guarantee that you will know almost everything about the befores, durings and afters. If I were starting this process, knowing what I know now, I wouldn't change anything. The Deaconess Liv-Lite Team are the best!!!!!!!!! THANKS YOU GUYS!!!!

My first impression of Dr. Nazarian was great. I felt he was very professional and kind. I trusted him right away. He always makes me feel comfortable. His office staff is terrific as is the LivLite staff at the hospital. I would urge anyone who is considering WLS to see Dr. Nazarian. He is very thorough and honest. He cares about his patients overall health before and after. The information given is specific and very helpful. I believe and trust that Dr. Nazarian's surgical competence is equal to his bedside manner. I feel I have chosen the right surgeon.

Dr. Nazarian was very cautious, in my experience. He's very soft spoken. I believe he's an excellent surgeon, but I do wish he would have chosen a better hospital in a better neighborhood to perform the surgery. He didn't talk much during my first post-op visit, but he did answer my questions.

I WAS VERY HAPPY WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT DR. CHANDLER HAD STARTED DOING THE GASTRO BYPASS IN DECATUR. I HAD MET HIM SEVERAL YEARS EARLIER WHEN MY MOTHER HAD SURGERY AND HE PERFORMED THE SUGERY ON HER. SHE LOVED HIM, ACTUALLY HE HAS PERFORMED TWO SUGERIES ON MY MOTHER. SHE MADE THE STATEMENT THAT HE COULD OPERATE ON HER ANY TIME. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE WHO KNOW DR. CHANDLER AND HAS WORKED WITH HE. THEY ALL HAVE NOTHING BUT POSITIVE WORDS ABOUT HIM. I AM NERVIOUS ABOUT THE SUGERY BUT I AM DIABETIC AND TAKING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE AND WEIGHED THE PROS AND CONS AND I BELIEVE THE GOOD OUTWEIGHTS THE BAD. AT LEAST I HOPE SO.
I HAD NOT EVEN CONSIDERED THE SUGERY UNTIL A FEW MONTHS AGO. I TALKED WITH MY FAMILY DOCTOR AND HE WAS VERY POSITIVE ABOUT IT.

Dr. Burry saved my life literally. On the day of surgery as they are prepping me. I got a really bad case of jitters. NO one was going to talk me into surgery. Dr. Burry came in and told me point blank, Donna you came to me to help solve your problems, today if you leave you are leaving with the same set of problems you have been battling for the past 15 years. That very statement saved my life. Thank you Dr. Burry. I had the surgery on 09/16 and I am doing fine.

Thanks to him and his wonderful supportive staff I will be a new person very very soon.

Thought he was very nice man and I'm very pleased with him.He done a great job!

I still think the same of him and I would go to him again!

They are very helpful, they take time for you and answer you question, also a couple of the lady have had to surgery thereself.

I really can't say anything bad abouth him.

That he is a down to earth guy, he has semiar to answer all you question before hand & he is great!
They talk alot about after care and it is a whole program it's not just the surgery and they let you go.
Yes.
He told you about the good sides and also what could happen.I had a blood clot right after my surgery but it was taking care of very quickly.
10!!!!
Both are great!