Valeriu E. Andrei MD Bariatric Associates Bariatric Center

when I first met him right away a knew he was profesional and carring for his patients. The office staff is the best.If anyone is looking the best this is it. Ever since my surgery eight days ago they call me every day sometimes twice to make sure everything is ok. In a scale of 1 to 10 he is a 10. I can't say anything negative becuase there ins't any. The only thing I found bad is that is office is far from me.

Dr. Andrei is a wonderful, talented surgeon with whom I felt extremely safe with. Dr. Andrei's office staff were the most professional group of people I have ever met in a clinical setting. The after care program is very informative and I never felt like I was doing this alone. Over all this has been a very safe and positive experience.

Everyone at Dr. Andrei's office is very nice and helpful. I felt comfortable as soon as I arrived for my initial visit. Dr. Andrei spent a great deal of time with me talking about the procedure and answering my questions. I would recommend bringing a list of questions with you.

The pre-operative program is informative and the required appointments are spaced out nicely so the whole experience is not overwhelming.

The day of the surgery went very smoothly and I was home in my own bed by the early evening. That was very comforting.

I am only a week post-op, but I am so happy I decided to get the band and make the changes I need to be a healthier person.

DR. ANDREI IS A VERY KIND AND PATIENT DOCTOR. HE TAKES THE TIME TO TALK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ABOUT WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY. WITH HIS SUPPORT GROUPS, DR. ANDREI AND HIS STAFF TAKE THE TIME TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. I WAS EXTREMLY STATSIFED WITH THE PRE AND POST SURGERY CARE! I COULD NOT HAVE HAD A BETTER DOCTOR.

My name is Sherly Kousa. I leave in New Jersey for 22 years. I have been fighting with my weight ever since I was 14 years old. I Used do everything there is in the planet to loose weight,I would loose 30 to 40 pounds and than gain at least 50 pounds more.
It used to be a battle that I was never able to win. I was so affraid to have surgery. But a year ago my physician told me that my cholesterol was too high and it is due to my over weight problem. I became panic and scared because of that every three months I would have to do blood work to check my cholesterol level.
I became very depress and confused than one day I was listening to a radio commercial regarding realize band. I wrote down the number and I was complentating in my mind should I call or not. But finally I convince myself that I should do it and I did. It was the best decision I could ever made in my life. I just had my surgery 12 days ago. I already lost 6 pounds and I am so glad that I did it.

I feel less ungry compare to the way I used to feel before. I thank God that I did pick up the phone and make that phone call. Becauseof that phone call my life had changed for the best and I look forward to achieve my goal to the way I want to weigh I want to be at.

It was nice to have someone who was concern of my well being. Dr. Andrei is wonderful, great and there aren't enough words to say how I feel. The staff and just as greatas him, very concern and understanding.

Dr. Andrei took the time to explain everything you needed to know before the surgery and alos took the time to explain what would be the best surgery for me.

I would tell all my friends and have them tell there friends and family, if they were someone who would need surgery, he would be the person to make you feel confident and feel safety. I couldn't ask for better.

Thank you for all of your help to get me where I am today

DR ANDERI AND HIS STAFF IS GREAT. EVERYONE IS NICE AND HELPFUL. I FEEL LIKE THEY A RE FAMILY. HE TOLD ME ALL BOUT THE RISK. THEY CALL EVERY DAY AFTER MY SURGERY TO SEE HOW I'M DOING. THE DAY AFTER THE SURGERY I WAS UP AND WALKING, I EVEN WENT TO THE MALL. BUT I JUST HAD TO REMEMBER TO TAKE IT EASY. I FELT GREAT. THEY WANT YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LOSSING THE WEIGHT. I WOULD RATE THEM 10 OUT OF 10. MY MOTHER IS EVEN HAVING THE SURGERY, WITH HIM AS THE SURGEON, THATS HOW WELL I TRUST HIM. I WOULD TELL EVERYONE ABOUT HIM. I LOVED MY WHOLE EXPERIENCE!!!

THE ONLY NEGATIVE THING IS THAT HE WANTED ME TO HAVE THE BYPASS BUT I WAS CONFIDENT IN WHAT I WANTED TO DO BEFORE I EVEN STEP IN HIS OFFICE. SO I HAD THE LAPBAND!!

Truthfully I was already so tired of letting my weight be the defining factor in my personal and professional life that I was ready to just get on with my life and move past it.

When I came to Dr. Andrei's office I met with an obviously competent staff who had a ready smile and answers for any questions I had. Dr. Andrei himself is very personable and explains things such as risks and benefits clearly and with compassion.

Today is my second post-op check up. He came by, grinning widely wanting to see me and some others and was genuinely happy to hear about our progress.

I give Dr. Andrei 5 stars for bedside manner, competence and being brilliant enough to surround himself with a great staff!

I started my journey in February 2010 with Dr. Andrei. I continued to attend nutritional classes until my surgery date of June 21st. The people at the office were the most informative, caring professionals I have ever encountered in a doctors office!! Since my surgery they have called me everyday to check on me. I will see them once a week or more if needed post op. I can call them anytime to ask questions and they do get back to me right away! I am extremely happy with my choice of doctors!!

Prior to meeting Dr. Andrei a family member told me that I would love him. She was correct! My first impression of Dr. Andrei was that he has a wonderful bedside manner. He was attentive and soft spoken with confidence. The office staff is kind and personable, overasll they are very professional and on top of things. Dr. Andrei is great at what he does, so he is in high demand, but I do not look at that as a negative. Aftercare and followup is very important. Patients are encouraged to use websites and forums in addition to support meeting with fellow WLS patients. Overall Dr. Andrei is a 5/5, he is a great surgeon and very personable.