Statewide Bariatrics Bariatric Center

Dr. Strom and his team are triple A-PLus group of people who actually listen to what you have to say and feel. His seminar is very informing and his team is very knowledgeable. You can never ask to many questions for them. They explain everything in detail from pre-surgery to the aftercare including the risks that are involved as with any surgery. Not only do they explain once they keep explaining (in detail) repeatedly as you go along up until the day you have surgery. I also would like to mention his nurse Fran Coon who is an exceptional person and works very closely with Dr. Strom and knows how to make miracles happen. You see I was rejected back in Oct. 2006 while seeing another surgeon who doesn't have a team or staff of people helping her. But once I switched surgeons and found Dr. Strom, Fran Coon and staff it was all systems go and she managed to get me approved within weeks! They even managed to arrange all my appoinments in the same day as well as within the same week and stayed in touch by phone, emails, and follow up letters. After surgery I plan on attending Dr. Strom's support groups that he has at the hospital where my surgery will be held and not to far from his office. So if you are thinking about gastric bypass or lapband surgery and you are in the northern NJ area check out Dr. Stroms seminars.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE MY DOCTOR....HIS STAFF IS GREAT! HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING. THEY HAVE A GREAT AFTER CARE PROGRAM AND SUPPORT GROUPS ONCE A MONTH. SO GLAD I CHOOSE HIM!

I met with Dr. Karl Strom and Sylvia Fresco at a Bariatric Seminar on January 19, 2006. The session was great, I also got to meet the other physicians that work with him in the Bariatrics center. His seminar was very informative even down to every detail with regard to the surgery. Also, they had individuals that were there who had just had the surgery the prior week and were there telling us how great they felt and also individuals who were on medication that are now not taking the meds anymore or are taking lower dosages. On hand also was his office staff there prepared to take signups for consultations with the Dr. Overall everything was great. They work with you and work along with the insurance companies to get you the best. Everything takes place at one facility so you don't have to go all over the place to see the different doctors you may be required to see they are on staff at the hospital were the surgery will be taking place. Overall I would deffinately rate him and his office staff a (10).

He's a wonderful doctor. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. I wish I had gone to him sooner.
He emphasizes alot on the aftercare. He addresses the risks straight forward. The bariatic program at Mountainside Hospital is great. His surgical competence and bedside manner are both great.