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My first impression of Dr. Caruana is that he is a very busy man and he runs a very structured office. That had me worried at first but let me tell you how wonderful everything went. From getting all the paperwork and approval from my insurance company to getting my disability paperwork completed and turned in so I didnt have financial issues while I was on disability. They are on top of everything, all his staff included. Pain issues where dealt with extremely well in and out of the hosp. So far 3 weeks post op Ive had no complications and will be returning to work in less than 2 weeks. Dr. Caruanna truly cares about our health and has an amazing aftercare program and his own fitness center for his patients. If I had lived closer to the gym I would have become more involved in his program. He and his staff make sure you understand the risks and knowing that he has preformed over 1,000 surgery's really keeps you fearless. I cant say enough about this office, and this surgeon. I would highly recommend Dr. Caruana to anyone with a wieght problem who is considering gastric bypass surgery. Christina Sterner
I was surprised. HE is warm, caring and genuinely concerened. He really understood and I never thought the a born thin person would ever understand. I love this man he helped me to change my life and he truely cared. He has been consistent. His medical office staff is fabulous. His business staff are a different matter. Not my favorite people. You will love this man and especially Mark who is a major hunk and hottie. They have an exercise program for patients that is geered towards the problem of overweight people. They also deal with nutrition. They also send people out for a psychiatric evaluation. BUT They really don't deal with the psycology of the overeater. I guess though he really can't/ It should really be addressed. They also have a support group but it is so large that they really can't deal with much. It is good for the person that knows nothing and is looking for beginning info. Yes they deal with risks and are very up front about it. Aftercare is dealt with. Overall I loved him would give him a 9/10. Bedside manor is great with him and fabulous with Mark who is bit of a flirt. Competence and bedside manner is great. My only 2 complaints would be that he is so busy he doesn't spend much time with pts. and the staff is rather nasty about money.
I went to Dr. Caruana because he's pretty much the "only game in town". There is only one other doctor performing WLS in Buffalo, and I had seen him and disliked him immensely. Besides, I had heard great things about Dr. Caruana. I found his initial group meeting VERY helpful, almost every question I had was answered. His staff was very organized, paperwork was clear and concise, everyone understood exactly what the next step was. My surgery was performed on Jan. 22, 2004, and went well. However, I experienced horrific abdominal pain about 3 days after being discharged, and ended up back in the hospital for another 2 nights, due to an ileus. When Dr. Caruana came to see me, I had to remind him who I was and why I was there. I believe taking care of so many patients is just overwhelming, there's no way he can keep track of all of us. His staff, especially PA Mark, were enormously helpful, courteous, and competent at their jobs. Overall, I have to say I'm very satisfied.
He and his office staff are very thoughtful and firendly.
Dr. Caruana is a compassionate person with a real understanding about what we have been going through all of our lives. He has a top notch program that he has established for his patients. I would recommend him to any one.
Dr. Caruana was a very behind the scenes kind of doctor. I had 100% confidence in his abilities, however, his bedside manner was very limited. He was interested in getting patients in and out, as long as they were as healthy as he could get them. I was very taken back by him though.
The assisting doctor, Mark Cabe, was absolutely wonderful and made up for the bedside manner. He took the extra time to learn about any problems and discussed them with Dr. Caruana to come up with the best solution. He is gorgeous too!
Audrey, the PA was absolutely wonderful! She took time to contact me from her home to make sure I was doing ok. She came to the hospital and spoke to me about my problems. She actually made me feel as if I was the only patient she had to deal with.
Dr. Caruana's student P.A. was wonderful too. I saw him each day in the hospital. Even though he couldn't do much for me without a Dr.'s authorization, he was intrigal in making me feel welcomed and on the right path.
Overall, For the type of care I prefer, this was an ideal practice for me. I would recommend this practice to others although I did not care much for the doctor himself.
What can I say about Dr Caruana. HE is a kind, pleasant man. In short, he is wonderful! He makes me feel so compfortable when Im around him, I have complete faith in him as a surgeon. He is a very busy Dr, but I beleive that he truely cares about each and every one of his patients, as an individual. I look forward to working with him as I take the journey to the Road to Wellness....
Dr. Caruana is great! As well as his associate Marc. The staff is accomodating, very nice and excited to see you. I always felt very comfortable at the office and looked forward to sharing my results with them.
When I first met Dr. C I thought that he was and is one of the sweetest and nicest person that I had met. Not only is Dr. C nice but his whole staff is nice as well, his bedside manner is wonderful. I can honestly say that Dr. C is a man with a heart after Gods and to know him is to love him.
When I first went for my appt to the Drs I was nervous and from the minute I walked in the office until I left I was treated so well...
Deanne was very patient and nice, and she didnt get upset when i needed information I forgot,she just told me what I had to do and was pleasant about it...When Mark came into the room he put me right at ease from that start,(of course him being so cute had nothing to do with it ..lol)Then I met Dr Caruana and everything I had heard about him being so wonderful was the truth...He was so kind and understanding, he took time to listen if I had concerns or issues and he put me at ease also....I was very impressed with the aftercare program that he offers...I will get a chance to view that myself in about a week but I have been told so much about it from others who have gone thru it...I feel very lucky to have Dr Caruana and Mark and the staff behind me and supporting me every step of the way as I journey into my new life...