Synergy Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Dr.Caruana is very nice. He and his staff made me feel hopeful for the future. There is so much support before,during and after surgery.wls is not a cure , it is the most helpful tool in helping me gain control over morbid obesity.He has given me the ability to change my lifestyle so that I may live a long healthy life.

he was very warm and also to the pointi have not changs my impressionof him. the office staff is also very warm and concerned about you as a person.after care is very important i will se him on 11/2/01 my sugery is 11/8/01 the day after my 34th birthday. ther is a support group there also. he touched on the risk of the sugery only for a min. or two.i would rate him over all a 7 only because i have only had a consult on 10/27/01 and we will meet again on the 2nd of november and i will let you all know if he rubs me the wrong way or not but i dont think he will.

I have only met him once.
I can't base an opinion as yet. But everyone he's worked on sings his praises.

I have'nt gotten into after care with him at all yet, but I'm told that after-care is available.

We really didn't talk of risk much,just of life changes that are imminent.



Dr's reputation as a surgeon is great. I have'nt spent enough time with him to know about bedside manner. Generally and personally speaking...Surgical competence is primary. Yet, if I don't feel comfortable with his attitude and trust him as genuinely concernced for me as an individual...the worry and stress could be an obstacle with surgery.

Dr. C seems very nice. He is very busy because he is one of the few in the Buffalo NY area. If he believes you have researched the procedure enough, he doesn't go into a lot of detail. He doesnt' use the throat thing ot the leak test.
He will have a nutritionist on staff as of Dec 1, 2001. I think he will have more time to concentrate on other issues.
His staff has been very helpful. He must write a pretty good letter because Univera accepted it the first time.
Let you know more after Nov. 29th,2001

Dr. Caruana is wonderful and very supportive. I still think he is great. the office staff is always available to answer questions.

I just recieved notice that Dr.C. willnot be participating in IHA any longer. I was able to get a 90 day extension as I have a date scheduled. I feel bad for those who are stuck now and yet grateful that I just squeaked by. It is a shame taht these HMO's are hard to work with.

I have 2 weeks left to wait and am getting plenty nervous- it is sinking in -how such a life change this will be. I know it will be a hard adjustment and I fear that as much s the thought of pain!

Had first consult with Dr. Caruana on 11/5. I was very impressed. There were a couple of people talking in the waiting room and they were raving about how great he is. I definitely felt comfortable with him. He said that after I get approval from my insurance company, he'd like me to come back to the office to meet with a dietitian and discuss various exercise options. Sounds like he wants to combine all the things his patients need into a "one stop shopping" location. I like that idea...

Dr. Caruana seemed to be very kind and professional. He carefully answered my questions and honestly outlined the risks of the procedure. He discussed aftercare and the food regime I would be on for the rest of my life and even offered to meet again with my husband to answer his questions. I had a great feeling all the way up to the end when he told me that there may be a problem with my insurance as he may not be working with Independent Health after January 1, 2002 and he most likely won't be able to fit my operation into his schedule until after that date ... now what??? I guess I just wait to see what happens and pray that I don't have to start this whole torturous waiting process again!!! As the only doctor in Erie and Niagara County performing this operation, I would hope that things will work out -- I don't want to wait another 4 months just to see another surgeon!!! Overall, I really liked Dr. Caruana and DO NOT want to start over!!!

Update! No need to start over -- I have been approved and have a date -- all is working out!!!!!!!!

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF HIM WAS THAT HE WAS VERY NICE .I THINK HIS SECARTARY/ASSISTANT WAS VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY .

Dr. Caruana is a very dedicated, caring surgeon. I can see from my own talks with him that he combines intelligence, experience, thoroughness, and real concern for his patients' health and happiness. From what I've heard his other patients say, it looks like he has a big fan club of supporters. And now I'm one of them!