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Dr Lavin was wonderful. He was patient, answered all of my questions, eased all of my worries and helped me prepare for everthing that is ahead.
When I first went in to see Dr. Lavin's I was a little hesitant since I didn't know much about him. When I met him my mind was immediately changed, he was wonderful. Dr. Lavin's took alot of time with me explaining and drawing the procedure out until I understood what was going to be happening and felt comfortable with the procedure. I was also very impressed with his office staff. All of his staff is very friendly and very eager to help. I would definately refer any patient to him and I am very proud to say that he is my surgeon. Once my surgery was done and I was in the hospital Dr. Lavin's was very attentive to my needs. If I had questions he was there to answer them. I have been very pleased with my experience of weight loss surgery.
Dr. Lavin is very supportive, caring, understanding and calm but with the perfect balance of upbeat enthusiasm. You get the impression from your first meeting that he sincerely wants to guide you through this life-altering journey, and you know he and his staff will be right there with you every step of the way. He called me personally at home a few days after I was discharged to see how everything was going, and whenever I've had questions, his staff has immediately helped me and even followed up to see how their advice worked. His office is beautiful, and it is conveniently located near the hospital in Covington. Dr. Lavin is a lifesaver in the truest sense of the word.
My personal experience with Dr. Lavin is that he is very professional while possessing a very personable manner. I continue to be impressed with him. His staff is eager to help, excited for you, and very caring and patient. I thought during my approval process the patient advocate department could have been better informed but I am tough grade on this as I worked in the insurance field for several years. What I like most about Dr. Lavin is that he specializes in this surgery alone and is also a national proctor. He also has very steady hands! LOL He patiently went over all of my and my husband's concerns until we felt comfortable and spent personal time with me going over the consent forms. He empahsizes aftercare with a passion. He has told me many times about the importance of aftercare. He has a very detailed planned aftercare program and offers support groups and clothes swaps. He addressed the risks of surgery in a professional manner and took all the time we needed for questions. I have never felt that he was rushed but that his time with me was just that - his time with me. On a scale from 1-10, so far he gets a gleaming 10. I believe he's is one of the best surgeons in the country for this procedure and his bedside manner is stellar! I know this seems difficult to believe but it's all true!
My first impression of Dr. Lavin was he was awesome!
My impression has not changed at all. He performed my surgery and I still think he is awesome.
His office staff is incredible. From the front desk, to the patient advocate department to his nurses.
He is very competent and a wonderful person.
Aftercare is emphasized at the beginning. They encourage you to stay in the aftercare program. Although, I missed my last appointment and am due for the 6 month. Nobody has called to schedule but, this is really my responsibility.
Yes, they have a structured aftercare program.
The risks were all laid out on the table. All my questions/concerns were addressed at length. I had no reservations after I spoke with him and his nurse practitioner.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 1/2!
I think surgical comepetence is most important. It is only a plus to have a doctor with a great bedside manner. And Dr. Lavin does.
Dr. Michael Thomas is very caring and concerned about getting you throug surgery the most healthiest way possible!
The more I got to know my doctor the more I know he is the right doctor to perform the most sucessful surgery with no complications!
His staff is very helpful and they just put you under your wing as if you were their child!
I can't say that i dislkie anything about him! I knew about his sucess and back ground he has performed (3) of my friends surgery and they have been very sucessful with NO complications!
For future patients they must follow all of his rules to the T to go into the surgery and come out sucessfuly!
My doctor emphaize the afercare at the upmost as a matter of fact he has to see you (1) week, (1) Month, (3) month, (6) month, and (1) year and annualy for the rest of your life!
My doctor has went through the risk of surgery very intense!
I would have to rate Dr. Thomas with a 10 being the higest!
I COULDN'T BE MORE PLEASE WITH DR. WARDEN. HE TAKES ALL THE TIME YOU NEED TO ASK QUESTIONS AND HE DOESN'T MAKE YOU FEEL RUSHED. HE SAVED MY LIFE, WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO SAY.
Dr. Lavin is a great surgeon. I would recommend him to everyone. His staff is great, especially Chris. He has a great aftercare program and support group meetings. I would rate Dr. Lavin a 10 out of 10.