University of Chicago Center for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity Bariatric Center

Both Dr Alverdy and his staff were great. They provide an excellent support system to anyone who has had or planning on having weight loss surgery.

Dr. Alverdy is my hero! :-)

That he was younger than I thought he would be.rnHe is very knowledgeable and I have found him in several publications.rnThe staff is great! You know that they are behind you 100%.rnNothing. Although we differed on my procedure, he let me make my own choice.rnThat he is a very supportive surgeon.rnHe stresses it all the time.rnYes.rnHe went over all of the risks.rnAn 8.rnJune is his scheduling coordinator. She is the best. I would call almost everyday and she never got an attitude. rnrn

My first Impression of Dr. Alverdy was overall pleasant. He was straight forward and did not sugar coat anything. I was further impressed to know he was the professor of surgery and had been practicing I think 20 years. The staff was pleasant. Dr. Alverdy emphasizes aftercare and the taking of your Vitamins is a must. His bedside manner was brief as I had no complications Minor or otherwise. He and the surgery were a breeze and all is well today.

When I first met Dr. Alverdy. I was extremely impressed. He had a demeanor that made my husband and I feel at ease. I still like the fact that when I go for my checkups, I still feel the attitude that he loves what he does. He is very pleased that this surgery has changed so many peoples lives. I cant really say there is anything I don't like about him. Actually there is one area. When I email him I dont seem to get a response. I usually end up calling on the phone. He's up front and to the point ( which I like). Dr. Alverdy is a very down to earth kind of guy. He does not make you think you are inferior in any way. he likes to mingle as part of the group. After care is a much harped subject. He is so adament on the care after words, that you know every step before leaving the hospital. I live 5 hours away from the hospital in Chicago, so I was told that if any complications arose I would be air lifted to the hospital, then his care would take over. As I stated above he is very up front and to the point. He tells you the risks and answers any and all questions thrown at him. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate him a 11. He is so caring and compassionate about his work. Both are very big pluses. If a doctor is as good at bedside manner as he is at surgery, he is one blessed surgeon.

My surgeon Dr Prachand was very proffesional, patient, and kind. His partner Dr Peirce that covered for him over the weekend while I was in the hospital was extremely nice. He took the time to ask and answer all my questions. He was also very nice to look at!!! LOL

When Dr. Alverdy walked into the room my husband and I both immediately felt at ease. We both felt that he knew exactly what he is doing and how. He was very honest and forthright with us. So far his office staff is great. Everyone is very friendly and helpful.

i saw my doctor in june he was very nice his staff is great and he is going to give me the go ahead for surgery he is recommending rny laproscopic the nutritionist is very nice and i think i talked for an hour with his psych he was wonderful i cant wait to have my surgery i am happy to put in in there hands

'I have just begun my journey to good health

Dr. Alverdy seemed very sure about himself and told what type of sugery was for me. I was pleased that he told me that I could have the DS.