The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Ctr Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center
I adore Dr. Needleman. He is compassionate and non-judgemental. He always makes me feel comfortable and respected. His staff are equally as kind and thoughtful. Suzy is always upbeat and cheerful, and I appreciate her willingness to listen to anything and everything I have to say. Dr. Needleman's entire team is committed to quality patient care. I would recommend them to anyone interested in weight loss surgery.
I actually didn't meet Dr. Needleman until about a week before my surgery. (this was after going through the 6 month pre-op weight loss program and receiving my insurance approval, a total of 9 months). I was impressed with Dr. Needleman and very satisfied with my surgery experience and post surgical care. I saw Dr. Needleman for my post op care initially (he did my first 2 fille). Since then I have seen the NP for my fills and follow-up. After the initial 6 mos post op there was not any structured aftercare program, I would highly recommend Dr. Needleman and the OSU Bariatric Surgery team.
Dr. Needleman is outstanding. He has a great bedside manner. He took time with me and answered all my questions. I felt very comfortable with him caring for me. He's done a lot of bypasses and bands. OSU is a center of excellence. OSU requires an admission packet to the program, a screening exam, psych exam, and various clearances depending on your health. They also required some weight loss. I attended a 6 month nutrition, exercise, and counseling program. I was in the hospital for 4 days. I was very happy with my room, stay and the staff at OSU. He wrote me for 6 weeks off and I needed that due to the pain and recovery. I was seen at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 months and will be seen at a year. They see you yearly forever after that. I would recommend OSU, Dr. Needleman, and gastric bypass surgery to anyone in need of it. It was one of the best decisions I've made. I feel great! I've had no complications.
Dr. Needleman is a soft spoken, but very assuring of his skills. He came very highly recommended to me and over time I have come to see him as a part of my family. (I don't like doctors)His office staff is always there to answer any questions and they talk to you as they would their best friend. They all make sure you have all the proper before and after care training and that you understand everything. I have never had any second thoughts about the surgery before or after, due to the fact everything was explained to so I understood it. I would highly recommend Dr. Needleman and his staff to anyone. I am very pleased with the way everything has gone so far.