The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana Bariatric Center

My first impression of him was nice, felt comfortable around him and laid back. The office was very nice and the staff was all nice and imformative. The staff I have been talking to by email or phone has been very nice, helpful and professional. He discussed the procedures, risk, etc. He took his time to listen to my questions and did I have alot. Answered them.

Dr. Warden performed my husband's gastric bypass in 2003. The day after surgery my husband had a major leak, but Dr. Warden went out of town. By the time the hospital contacted Dr. Warden and he came to the hospital, my husband was in critical condition with septic shock. I had my husband transferred to another hospital and doctors who saved his life. My husband spent the next 3 months in the hospital and then several months in a nursing home. I'm sure he performed many successful gastric bypass surgeries, but this was not one of them.

(Band to VSG Revsion 10/06/08)rnHe and his staff are the Greatest

I have been very happy with Dr. Warden and all the staff and Surgical Specialists in Covington.

My first impression was wow he is young and cute. Is he old enough to be doing this operation. I found him to be a super surgeon. His staff is very friendly but not obese. Individuals who have been obese seem to relate better. I have found nothing I dislike about him. Anyone who is considering him don't hesitate to move forward. He has a very structured program which emphises all the risks of surgery. I would rate him a 10 out of 10. If I didn't have the bandages to prove I had surgery I wouldn't know I had it. I was blessed to have found him.

I had surgery today! Yes, today, and I feel wonderful. I had Lap Band. He was awesome! I am nearly pain free. He fixed my hernia (I didn't even know I had a hernia). He was wonderful and pleasant. I am extremely happy with the entire experience. I feel so informed. His clinic has a great routine set up to make sure you get all the information you need. I really never had a bunch of questions because I was informed of everything verbally and on paper.

I feel I chose the right surgeon. He is and was very thorough. During my surgery he notice a problem with my liver,did a biopsy right then. My gastro Dr. praised him for his decision. We arnre on top of it now. He follows his patients very closely. I learned this for my self as well as comments from the nurses.rn I would rate him a ten in all aspects of my care.

My first impression of Dr. Lavin and his staff was great!! His front office staff is very pleasent and got me back in a timely manner. His nursing staff was well knowable and helpful. The dietician made me feel comfortable and postitve I could actually go through with this. More to come later..

I really liked having Dr. Thomas as my doctor. He was very kind, answered all questions. His bedside manners and surgical competence was excellent. rnrnI HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. MICHAEL THOMAS IN COVINGTON, LA!

Dr. Lavin has a great reputation and after meeting him, it is easy to see why. He has a perfect combination of confidence and compassion. I know he has given the RNY speech a billion times, but he delievered it like it with grace. Dr. Lavin answered my questions, even a personal one - do you believe in God? So thankful he does, but I would have stuck with him even if he didn't. rnrnI also have to comment on how well his program is run. It is like a well-oiled machine and when going through an experience as complex as WLS, that is important. I don't have one unkind thing to say about my journey thus far regarding the process and professionals I have met on this journey.