Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric Center

Dr. Long and his staff are very knowledgeable about all aspects Bariatric Surgery. The staff are very patient and understand what it takes to get you to your surgical date. Dr. Long is excellent with taking his time explaining the process and procedures of all weight loss surgeries and helps you make a decision on which surgery would be best for you. Jodie Hofacre, the nutritionist, is fantastic in helping you to prepare for your surgery as well as keeping you on track after weight loss surgery. The entire team is outstanding! I couldn't have picked a better group to work with on making such an important decision.

I really like and respect Dr. Long. He is an excellent general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric surgery. The whole staff at Sibley Hospital is excellent. They are not rigid at all. They give patients a lot of latitude in deciding what is best for them. Brian Wallace, the nurse practitioner and program director is very knowledgeable as he is a previous bypass patient himself. Dr. Long has an excellent bedside manner and gives each of his patients the best of care. I really like the one-on-one assistance they give me. At my first introductory appointment, I met first with Brian for the Information Session and then met with Dr. Long who helped me decide on the best surgery based on my medical history. I had previously been to an introductory session at a different hospital, a Center of Excellence with 6 surgeons, but was totally turned off there. I am very happy with my decision to work with Dr. Long and the rest of his program staff.

Excellent surgeon. Fantastically humane and caring person. Very respectful of larger people.

I met Dr. Nicholson back in January at a seminar he had that both my husband and I attended when we decided that we would both have WLS. I appreciated Dr. Nick's straight shooting approach--there is no sugar coating with this man, because he definitely tells you like it is. He emphasizes that any sort of WLS is merely a tool you must use to lose the weight and that the surgery alone does not make you successful. In my consult, he was honest and laid out all the risks and benefits of the surgery I chose, and agreed that sleeve surgery would be best for me and my goals. If I had questions, he answered them clearly and honestly. He is very confident in his ability to help people surgically.

He emphasized the need for support from a psychologist and dietician and recommended a couple of folks that his office works with. I have been pleased with both of them, and have benefited greatly from their help through this process.

Dr. Nicholson is a caring and compassionate doctor who wants his patients to be healthy--that is my impression of him. He makes sure you are fully informed about the types of surgery available, the risks and benefits, and what life after surgery will be like. He has a great bedside manner, is very cautious, and is a fantastic caregiver. His office staff is also helpful, if a little slow to return calls but that is because they are super busy! I would recommend Dr. Nicholson to anyone considering bariatric surgery.

Dr. Nick did my wife's gastric bypass almost five years ago. She's dropped and kept off over 200 lbs.

He did my pet-sitter/friend's gastric sleeve a few months ago. She's down 60 lbs. She speaks very highly of him.

Dr. Nick did my gastric sleeve on 12/28/12. I'm down over 35 lbs. I lost 25 on the pre-op diet, and over 10 since surgery.

What an awesome surgeon!

He is the best in his profession

The following statement is my personal experience and is strictly my opinion.

My surgery was performed by Dr. Long on June 12, 2012. Dr. Long and his staff and the entire staff at Sibley Hospital are EXCELLENT. From the moment I walked into my first seminar and met Dr. Long and his staff I felt at ease. He is thorough, patient and understands what everyone is going through and the problems they encounter carrying extra weight. Dr. Long took his time with me, I never felt rushed and he never appeared to be in a hurry. He explained every in detail and took time addressing questions.

Brian Wallace, Caroline, Judy are all great and very patient.

I went to see Dr. Nick on November 4, 2011 for the first time to understand the different options for WLS. Since my wife had RNY in 1998 I was familiar with it and he was so helpful throughout the process. Dr Nick is the best, some of his insurance folks didn't ensure that I had all the right info and I spent hours on the phone with Blue Cross Blue Shield to get additional info they needed and to get approved.

I had my post-op visit with Brittany, his Physicians Assistant and she answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable.

Dr. Nick is the best - great communicator, positive spirit, but he doesn't hold back and is as honest as you would expect and then some. I appreciated that from the BEST. Love you Dr. Nick - glad I went with him!!

I can't tell you enough wonderful things about DR. Nick and his staff!. I went in May for my consult and Dr Nick advised me that the sleeve was the best and only surgery he would recommend. I was not a candidate for lap band because I travel too much and the bypass wasn’t an option either. So, we all agree the sleeve was the best option. His staff submitted all my paperwork to the insurance and two weeks later I got a call that I was denied. I cried for days! This was my only hope!
So I called the office back and asked for another consult with Dr. Nick to see if the band was even an option. When he walked in the room he said, “so what are we talking about today, I thought you wanted the sleeve”. I told him my insurance denied the claim and he stood up and said come with me. We went to the front desk he told his receptionist to get him the number to my insurance company and he would file the appeal for me. He said he would make sure I got my sleeve!! Two weeks later I was approved for the sleeve!
Dr Nick and his staff will go the extra mile for you! I am so happy with my sleeve. I had my surgery Aug 8th 2011 and Im down 70 pounds!! Thanks Dr. Nick!

I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Long and his staff...Ms Carolyn & Brian was the one who sold me on having my surgery with Dr. Long’s office. I have had nothing but an excellent experience and wish they staff at Dr. Long’s office much love and blessing.