The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Ctr Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center
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He seemed very knowledgable. He gave a lecture at Ohio State University on Gastric Bypass. No my impression is still the same. One of his staff members had had the surgery. Everyonw was helpful and nice. There was nothing I didliked about him. My surgery went well, so I think he is a good surgeon. OSU makes you go through classes that set you up for aftercare. He was very open and honest about the risks of surgery. He was a very good surgeon. Both. No.
November 1,2001 I haven't met Dr. Needleman yet, but I hope to very soon now!
2/19/02 Today was my appointment with Dr. Needleman. I was very impressed that he took his time with me and was very thorough in explaining the surgery to me. I had 2 pages of questions to ask him, but he had already answered most of them by the time he asked me if I had any questions. He was very self-confident about his abilities. That makes me feel safe that I chose him to be my surgeon. He is director of the Bariatric Surgical program at OSU Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He is going to try his best to perform lap RNY-distal surgery on me, but was very careful to tell me that if he encountered any difficulties, that he would convert to open. He said that he wants to do a good job for me and that my safety is of the utmost importance to him. He has a structured aftercare program and also group support meetings. I really like him and feel that I chose the right man for the job!
he is one of the sweetest dr's i've ever met. very caring and he answered every question that i had. he is good in after care too. my checkups are good and he wants to know about everything , i really reckamend him for this surgery
I expect to have a surgeon assigned through the OSU Comprehensive Weight Loss Program, but Appt. 3 of 4 has yet to take place. Dietitian Nancy Weese has been very supportive and full of good ideas about what to expect post-op.
I have a first appointment scheduled with Dr. Needleman on 8/15. [7/22/01]
Still waiting to see Dr. Needleman. [7/27/01]
Met Dr. N for the 1st time. Was very impressed. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, understanding, patient, and funny. He comes from my original hometown! The office staff is a little harried because Dr. N is VERY busy (he also does general surgery, not just bariatric), but they all seem to be empathetic and courteous. [8/15/01]
Went to 1st Dr. N Support Group meeting on 9/5. So many of us trusting in him and his staff! First impression seems to be proving true -
Dr Needleman was very through with my husband and I , took the time to explain everything to us, answered all of our questions, and was willing to listen to us and was in no hurry to get away. I learned a lot from him that I did not know about. Bobbie Douglas, his nurse is such a lovely person, so kind, explained the risks and aftercare to us very lengthy. I would rate Dr Needleman and their staff very highly. I am looking forward to my Surgery date of 3/7/02.
Dr. Needleman was highly recommended to me by my best friend. The first time we met, he was very patient with me and answered all my questions. Even though I was very nervous, he was very sincere and nice. It only took a few minutes for me to calm down and I was able to ask all the questions I had. He even answered some questions I didn't even know I should ask!!! The staff at OSU is wonderful. Nurse Bobbi is like an angel. I don't have any reservations about Dr. Needleman or his staff caring for me throughout the procedure and post op. I would rate them all an A+++. My surgery is scheduled for Jan 31, 2002. After surgery, I will update on his bedside manner and any other things I feel everyone should know.
This surgeon is absolutely the best!!! I talked to him for 2 hours. He never once made me feel as if he had other things to do, even his pager went off and he put it in his pocket and left it. He sat in a laid back position, smiled, eye contact. He even told me I wasn't that overweight! Wow that made me feel good. He said since I have right at 100lbs to loose I will most likely meet my target weight. He is great and he's also the dirctor of Bariatric surgery.
I like Dr. Needleman very much.He was helpful in making me feel comfortable about what he was doing, and I have never changed my mind about him. Office staff has been friendly. The only downside to Dr. Needleman was that he never had enough time to stick around the hospital room. I think he was somewhat of a perfectionist at anything he does, and for that I am graeful. I was in his office two weeks after surgery for my first visit and will see him again at two months.Yes, he has a structured aftercare program, and covered all the risks with me beforehand.I would give Dr. Needleman an A+. His surgical competence is better than his bedside manner.
