The Center for Obesity Surgery and Treatment Bariatric Center

My doctor is amazing he is so calm and straight forward. I was really impressed with him also talked to staff at North Florida they seem to really love him. They say he lets nothing stress him out. I find that a big relief. The office staff is very friendly and helpful also. Emphasizes on after care alot. Told me everthing that he will be doing during the surgery. Let me know exactly what kind of pain to expect and effects of certain things if I so them wrong. Went over all the risks of the surgery in complete detail. The good the bad and the very ugly.

I said that Dr.Sarantos was to young.

He knew what he was talking about and I was
not his first surgery.

The office staff was very nice and helpful,
I left the office with all my question
answered.

I did like him.



I was told about my after care on my first office
vist.
Yes!

They first gave me a blue book to read and
after I read the book we talked about the risks
he answered any question I had.

B+

Both.

Dr. Sarantos was very knid, knowlegable, and seemed to care about me as a person. He explained everything throughly and had read my chart ahead of time so he was familiar with my case.
The office staff is polite, but not overly helpful. My insurance company was very difficult to work with and I had to win my case without any help from Mary, the insurance clerk. They would not provide the additional letter that the insurance company requested. I was referred to the ASBS website.
A dietician talks to you at your first appointment.
You MUST pay $250.00 at the first visit or you will not see the doctor. If you do not have surgery $80.00 will be refunded.
So far, I really like Dr. Sarantos and his nurse LuAnn.
The aftercare program is very structured and you must agree to follow the plan.
You are given an open book worksheet to complete and sign to make sure you understand all the risks and procedures involved with the surgery.

Dr. Sarantos was very kind and thorough in his explanations and answers to my questions. I like him and felt very comfortable in talking with him. His answers for going into this line of work were forthright and straight to the point. I like his approach and I pray that he will be operating on me real soon.
The office staff were very friendly and informative, when I left there I knew everything I needed to know to make an informed decision about the surgery. My family went with me and felt the same way.

Dr. Sarantos was very professional. He has a warm smile and quickly puts you at ease. I was impressed that he had reviewed my case prior to seeing me. He was familiar with my medical history and throughly explained all the procedures and risks associated w/ surgery.

Dr. Sarantos is a very nice doctor, he took the time to talk to me and answer all my questions. I was impressed that he had reviewed my info ahead of time and remembered my case in detail.

Be ready to pay $250.00 before you see the doctor (even if you have insurance).

I was very impressed with the whole office staff. They were very knowledgable. One thing I really liked was the fact that they sent you a booklet that describes the entire experience, in detail, so you know exactly what to expect. They outline a program of care that covers 18 months. They have a support group meeting once a month. I don't know that there is anything I don't like about the surgeon or the office staff. Everyone is very supportive. The risks of surgery are discussed in person, as well as in the booklet. The most negative part was that my spleen was nicked during surgery and could not be repaired and had to be removed. But I have had no problems and have been instructed of what needs to be done (a shot every five years). I have also researched it and not having a spleen doesn't seem to be much of a problem anymore.

DON'T KNOW, HAVEN'T MET HIM YET.



I now have verification of Dr. Sarantos'
credentials and licensing. Just wanted to
update that his profile looks very good.

5/4/01 I have had my initial consult with
Dr. Sarantos. He has a good bedside manner.
I feel comfortable with him. He is very
patient when you ask lots of questions. The
office staff is very professional, too.