Valeriu E. Andrei MD Bariatric Associates Bariatric Center
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I have been a patient of Dr. Andrei's for over 5 years. From the first time that I encountered Dr. Andrei I knew that if I did ultimately decide to have this type of surgery done that he would be the only surgeon that I would allow to operate on me. Dr. Andrei and his ENTIRE staff is extremely attentive, supportive, informative and quite skilled and were that way from the very start. Dr. Andrei is renowned throughout the country with respect to Bariatric Surgery and his work is widely respected. He is honest about options and he truly knows what works best based on the individual. He does take the time to help you to arrive at the best possible surgery option for you based on your input and after assessing your lifestyle. He will never give you anything less than his all and he is adamant about that being reciprocated as well. Dr. Andrei is excellent and is an absolute cut above the rest! Dr. Andrei's staff echoes his passion, professionalism and promise to give each and every patient their very best. I am not a file number and I don't need a name tag when I walk through the door, they took the time to get to know me, and my story and I am truly valued there!
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Dr. Andrei and his staff have an excellent rapport with his patients. My first visit was very informative and Dr. Andrei was very sensitive to my needs. He explained every option available for my surgery choices, which helped me make the best decision for me. His bedside manner was great and he and his staff were intouch with me every day after my procedure. I felt that I was a person and not a chart number when he and his staff called. In the days following my surgery, I had my follow-up visits on a weekly basis. These visits were to insure that I was on the right path durring my recovery. The visits included special diet plans and examples on what to eat for each meal. I would highly recommend Dr. Andrei for anyone thinking about gastric surgery. He and his excellent staff were kind and caring in every step of my journey to a healthier life.
On My 1st visit I was very impressed with the caring & warmth of the entire office staff, they were concerned & extremely helpful. The monthly pre nutrition meetings were the best, I was able to meet others who experienced the same problems of weightloss as myself. Pamela was able to explain protion control, how to eat probably, not to chew fast, eat in moderation, and most importantly enjoy what you are eating...during this time Dr Andrei explained the pros & cons of my Lap Band procedure vs others like the gastric sleeve and the gastric bypass. I choose the lap band because it will help me to control my portion size and not to no longer eat bread (a serious weakness :)....the process prior to surgery wasn't bad at all, just the normal pre surgical routines, labs swallow test and all were decent. The day of surgery, the staff at the hospital were great & very professional. So far my aftercare has been great I average 3lbs weight loss a week I started at 326 before surgery & now I'm currently at 312 & I feel GREAT!!! I'm very greatful for Ms Minnie Dr Andrei's RN who recommended Dr Andrei... If I had to start all over again I wouldn't have any doubts of choosing Dr Andrei as my surgeon....
The Gastric sleeve surgery was the best thing i did for myself,and thank god i had meet a new friend Patty Prada at work who also used doctor Andrei, she spoke very highly of him, and the next thing i knew i was at his office.Dr Andrei and his whole entire staff are so wonderful to work with, they are always there for you.The recovery was great I had no pain, little discomfort, that is it, giving birth was 100 percent worse. I would recommend DR.ANDREI and his STAFF to anyone that is considering this surgery!
I Had surgery 10 months ago, it's been a pleasure dealing with Dr. Andrei and his staff. The office goes out of their way to make every step of the process easy. I recomend Dr. Andrei for bariatric surgeries, It has been a great journey.
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Vivian :0)
I have been so very happy with dr andrei and the office staff from my very first visit. I have always been made to feel that i am always important and never made to feel anything i have to ask about is not worthy of an informed answer. I would and have praised this office and all that is being done here to help people to have a healthy and happy life style.
Today's visit was an awesome one. This was another followup to my surgery from June 23, 2011. From the time I entered the office and greeted by his staff for my appointment I got a special visit from Andy :) My weigh in and measurements was a good sign that I am on the right path and the decision to remove the lap band and have the gastric surgery was on point. My nutritionst gave words of encourgement and answered all my concerns. Looking forward to buying smaller clothing. Thank you one and all.
I give all thanks to Dr. Andrei and our heavenly father above for helping me with my weight. When I started I was 338 lbs back in 2009, now as of March 2,2012 I am now 256 and I can move around a lot better than I ever have. I just returned to his office after 2 years because I had problems with my back.
Dr. Andrei's bedside manner and care was something that really impressed me. Office staff was always pleasant and helpful. The aftercare was fantastic and very informative. The point that he can put you at ease and prepare you for the life change was something that really helped me moving forward after surgery. Diabetes runs in my family and I have seen what it has done to my mother, that was one of the reasons that I agreed to the surgery which has helped me to accomplish some of my goals. It takes a lot of discipline afterwards but with his support and guidance it made it easier for me to move ahead. He never made me feel any regrets about the surgery.
It's been a year. I'm about 140 lbs down. Now its Planet Fitness 5 days a week for an hour starting at 5:45 AM. I am up to 30 minutes on the eliptical machine and spend an additional 15 minutes spinning before I lift.
A year ago this was only a dream. Thank you Dr Andrei, Pam, Andrew and the rest of the team. You are highly recommended by me.
I would highly recommend Dr. Andrei to any of my friends or family. He has assembled an intellegent responsive staff that under his leadership has shepherded me through my Bariatric journey with friendly, articulate and concerned attention to the slightest detail of my sojourn.
Dr. Andrei provided detailed explanations of my options, professional guidance as I chose my procedure and walked me through the process from day one through today, day 91 and counting.
During immeadiate aftercare both Dr. Andrei, his associates and members of his staff remained in contact with me, checking my progress and monitoring changes to keep me healthy and well. Over the last 13 weeks his staff has provided excellent information and direction helping me make appropriate life style choices as I continue to work on the changes required to make me into the healthier, happier me I have chosen to become.
In the two years prior to becoming Dr. Andrei's patient I had researched the different Bariatric options available to me and had gone through some initial steps with a number of other Bariatric Surgeons. In each case I was uncomfortable with some aspects of the treatment I was given or the answers provided to my inqueries. It was not until I met with Dr. Andrei (at the recommendation of friends who had been through the process) that I found a surgeon and team I believed would be the best for me. As a critical shopper I found that Dr. Andrei's approach to Bariatric surgery and how he and his team addressed my concerns satisifed my need for a professional team that would help me achieve the results I have envisioned.
The work is in progress, there are many more steps on the journey I must take, but I believe I have selected the correct guide and with that help will be successful.