Synergy Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Dr. Joseph Caruana was a caring surgeon, who takes his time with you and will answer any questions you may have. The more questions I had the more he seem to get involved with me. The staff at his office is caring, and very friendly, they don't just look at you as being over weight, but as a person who needs help, and understanding. I guess there really isn't anything that I didn't like about him. They should know that Dr. Joseph Caruana, isn't just a dr. who forgets about you after surgery, he really wants to be there after, at his office, he also has a fittness center, were you can excrise, and get the advise of a professional about what excrise will help you tone, and lose. Dr. Caruana goes over all the risks and he also gives you information to read, he has several meetings before hand to let us know what we should expect from the surgery (from start to finish!!!) He is an excellent dr. I can say that my surgical experience was good, and the bedside manner was good. Dr. Caruana, knew I was afraid, and he helped me threw it, along with all the nurses. I'm so glad that I made the choice to have the surgery, and I'm getting great results.

I attended the November informational meeting. It was a good overview of the whole process. I really enjoyed it. Lots of good question and answer time. I got my consultation appt. for the following week.
Had my consultation. Mark did my exam, he was wonderful. Very kind and caring. Spoke with Dr. Caruana afterwards. Very professional.

Dr. Caruana was a very friendly person and thorough Physician. I grew to really enjoy seeing him, he was very encouraging and to the point. The staff at his office are very courteous and friendly. i can honestly say there was nothing I didn't like about him. Dr. Caruana generally cares for the people he takes care of and is strict in telling you exactly what you need to do. Future patients should know that he is a wonderful Surgeon and a very caring person. He strongly emphasizes aftercare. Any problems I had or thought I had he was right there to see me. He does have a structured aftercare program. He was very honest about all the risks of the surgery. Everything was told to me right up front. On a scale from 1 to 10 I would actually rate Dr. Caruana higher than a 10. His surgical competence and his bedside manner are both fantastic. This man saved my life and has given me a whole new perspective on life.

UPDATE.....

November 2010 I went to see Dr. Caruana. I had not seen him in 6 years, I did not think I needed to. He discovered my pouch had fissured to my original stomach and I was eating huge amounts of food. He did the proper tests and told me he would like to perform a revision and try to fix the fissure, he also wanted to prepare a hernia. May 2, 2011 I had my next open surgery. Dr. Caruana was able to do a revision with my intestine and fix the hernia. Unfortunately he could not fix the fissure as it would have been a big possibility of nicking my spleen (not a good thing).

May 19, 2011 I went back into surgery with Dr. Pham and Nicole his PA. They worked for 7 1/2 hourson me and were able to complete the procedure laproscopically. I owe much to these people and they gave me three chances at a new life. I am eternall grateful to Dr. Caruana, Dr, Pham and all of their staff.

With my last surgery I was lying in my bed waiting for the anesthesiologist. I knew Dr. Caruana had patients at his office to see that morning and he came to see me before he went to his office. This meant the world to me. He had tried to schedule it so he could be there for the surgery with Dr. Pham but scheduling had gotten rearranged. He asked me if Dr. Pham could do it without him a few days before and I told him if he worked with Dr. Caruana and was respected by Dr. Caruana that was good enough for me.

I honestly cannot say enough about their whole group, they are EXCELLENT!!! They have treated me like family for almost 10 years and I love them all.

I was very impressed by Dr. Caruana, Marc, the office staff and facilities - chairs WITHOUT arms, large cuff blood pressure monitor, everything scaled for the larger patient. No humiliation of something not fitting. Marc examined me and then I had a consultation with Dr. Caruana. All my questions were answered completely; I never felt rushed in any way. We discussed all aspects of surgery including some aftercare questions I had. My husband, who has had some reservations, was with me. He walked away satisfied I was in good hands. I would rate the experience A+. Can't wait to get to that surgery date.

I went to Dr. Caruana's group meeting on 10/21/02. He was very informatitve. I also attend 2 of his support group meetings prior to the group meeting. Every one was very friendly and positive. Had my initial consult on 11/12/02 and am now waiting for my psycological evaluation which is scheduled for 12/04/02. Then I wait for the insurance comapny.

I have an appointment with Dr. Caruana on 10-21 for the informational meeting. I will let you know my thoughts after the meeting.


Had my appointment with Dr. Caruana and have to say the staff was extremely helpful and nice. Now it is just a matter of waiting for the insurance company. It's funny I knew that this is what I wanted but when I sat down the waiting room I was so nervous and at the end after talking to Dr. Caruana I cried. I am glad that Dr. Caruana will be my doctor I was very impressed.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF HIM- I LIKED HIM RIGHT OFF THE BAT..

OVER TIME I STILL LIKED HIM, HE GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK.

HIS OFFICE STAFF ARE WONDERFUL.

I LIKED EVERYTHING HE HAD TO OFFER ME.

HE IS A FAT FRIENDLY MAN..

HE WANTS TO KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING AFTER THE SURGERY.

YES AND ITS A PLACE CALLED SYNERGY.

THE FIRST TIME YOU MEET WITH HIM, HE TELLS YOU UP FRONT..

HE IS GREAT..

I WOULD SAY BOTH. I TRUSTED HIM 100%. STILL DO..

I CAN HONESTLLY SAY I HAVE HAD NO NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH HIM..

Dr. Caruana is extremely well organized with a very non-assuming aire about him. The first part of the journey was an informational meeting addressing all major questions. From there we were given appointments about two months out. After the consultation it was about one month before I got my insurance approval. From there it was another two months before surgery. Two weeks prior all patients must attend a nutritional class and an exercise program. Dr. Caruana has a beautiful facitlity with a small cafe and brand new exercise room. He and his assistant are certified trainers in addition to their medical backgrounds. He is a pleasant man of few words, that would be his only negative trait. I often felt as though I should know several of the answers to questions I was asking and he does not elaborate on issues. Other than that he is in my opinion an excellent surgeon with a reserved personality.

Dr. Caruana And his Partner Mark Are The best. Very Warm And Caring. They Both Do Their Best To Make you Feel Comfortable. The Office Is Wonderful And Everyone That Works There Is Very Friendly. I Couldn't Have Asked For A better Doctor And Staff.

I HAVE MET DR CARUANA ONLY ONCE AND HE SEEMS LIKE A VERY NICE PERSON.HE TOOK HIS TIME WITH ME WHEN ASKING QUESTIONS.HE HAD PICTURES OF THE SURGERY AND TALKED ABOUT THE RISK INVOLVED.AND MARC,( OHH VERY CUTE) HE DID MY EXAM AND THEY BOTH WERE VERY PLEASENT TO TALK TO.