Valeriu E. Andrei MD Bariatric Associates Bariatric Center

I started looking into gastric bypass surgery in 2002. I first went to a hospital and surgeon in NY, but didn't feel comfortable - he felt too sterile. Then I heard about 2 surgeons in New Brunswick and tried Dr. Andrei at Robert Wood Johnson. Dr. Andrei made me feel very comfortable and, more importantly, as if everything was going to be okay.rn I had gastric bypass surgery in June of '03. My highest weight recorded was 270; however, by the time I had my bypass I was 220 lbs. Dr. Andrei was suportive and comforting.rn After surgery, I went back to my old ways (or tried to), but quickly realized that I was going to kill myself if I continued on that road. I started taking my weight loss seriously and removed all forms of sugar, including wheat, from my life. My lowest weight was 143.rn After 4.5 years of eating well and exercise, I started to get sloppy and began eating sugar again. At the same time I started menopause. Within one year, I gained 30 lbs. and felt totally out of control.rn Although Dr. Andrei is over an hour from my home, I was so comfortable with him, I called and made an appointment to find out what my options were. I was, once again, very comfortable with Dr. Andrei and his staff (they are the best!).rn On Jan. 18th I had the band put in. Although I am very uncomfortable, I feel good about my decision.rn Since then (only 1 week), Dr. Andrei has called once and his staff calls and checks on me every day. I have only good things to say about Dr. Andrei and his staff!

Dr. Andrei is the reason that my wife and I travel over an hour to see him. His office staff is remarkable, and I would highly reccomend him to anyone looking for baratric surgery.

Dr. Andrei is the best thing that have happen to me he is a excellent surgeon. I am a nurse and has spent lots of time with physician I have not met another doctor that spends the time with their patients the way he dose. He he the greatest.rn

I was referred to Dr. Andrei by a close friend. I am so elated that I took my friends advice. With the help of the lapband surgery I feel as though I have regained control of my life and what goes in my mouth! I am now on the road to becoming healthy in body, mind, and spirit! Dr. Andrei and his staff are wonderful. During my very first visit, I felt comfortable placing my health in his hands. He was pleasant, professsional, and had an excellent bedside manner. He took the time to explain the process(i.e surgery) and maintained this same demeanor post-surgery. He is accessible and is genuinely concerned about the care of his patients. I feel confident that I made the best choice for me.

rnI founded out about Dr. Andrei, through one of my church member (Donna McGreger). I saw how well she was doing, so I decided to make an appointment to see if I was a candidate for this procedure. My procedure was done Dec. 17, 2009 and so far I am doing very well, and well pleased. rnrnrn

I have much respect for Dr. Andrei. He was very thorough in explaining the gastric bypass procedure. rnrnThe office staff extremely helpful and courteous. Any and all questions were answered in a timely and professional manner.rnrnDr. Andrei is very strict with aftercare. Aftercare has been an important tool through my weight loss process.rnrnI would recommend Dr. Andrei and his staff to anyone interested in entering weight loss surgery process.

Dr. Andrei made me feel very comfortable. He was very thorough in his comparison of the lap band and the gastric bypass. I never felt differently about Dr. Andrei or his staff through the process of my surgery. The risks were fully explained and gone over throughout the whole process.rnrnThe staff. I can not say anything bad about the office staff. The women were nothing but courteous and helpful. Always ended up having a laugh or two but he time we would complete a visit. We became friends.rnrnAftercare has been a great tool. I have learned alot from the information I have obtained through each post surgery visit.rnrnMy gastric bypass experience has been wonderful. I feel I now have the knowledge I need to carry on to success.rnrnI have a great respect for Dr. Andrei and would recommend him HIGHLY to anyone interested in weight loss surgery.

I first heard about Dr. Andrei from a member of my church who highly recommended his services. From the first email I sent to his office, I knew that I had made the correct choice. When I scheduled my appointment and came into the office, all uncertainties and questions were eased by the professionalism from his entire staff. Upon meeting Dr. Andrei and speaking with him one on one, I was indeed pleased with the understanding of the procedure and expectation. The thorough followup in all areas of importance were greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend this office and this Doctor to those in need of a life adjustment.

Dr. Andrei and his team are the BEST! I am not just saying this because it sounds good to say, but they truly are a great team of people.rnrnDr. Andrei himself has such a calm and approachable demeanor, which made it so easy for me to ask him any question that I had regarding the surgical procedure, recovery time, what to expect, and etc.rnrnI remember when I finally made my decision to go through with everything, I was given a checklist of different doctors to see and blood work to complete. The list seemed a little intimidating, but Dr. Andrei already had the doctors selected that he wanted me to go see. This made life so much easier, especially because all of these doctors weren't far from his office.rnrnThe nutritionist, Pam, is also someone that I just truly loved from the beginning. Her cheerful and motivational attitude really helped me to look at food in a different way.rnrnOverall, Dr. Andrei and his team, truly was a great choice that I am so happy I made, and I would refer anyone to him in a heartbeat!rnrn~Shelsie D.rnElizabeth, NJrn

Once the decision was made to go ahead with my surgery finding the Dr. that was right for me was next. After hours of research and reading reviews of dozens of doctors I decided to go to Dr. Andrei's office first.rnThat was all it took.rnrnFrom the very beginning the staff was great. From my first visit everyone was friendly, helpful and they are great at getting back to you. Everyone there seems to love what they do and helping their paitents suceede. I have never felt more comfortable in a doctors office before.rnrnDr. Andrei is great. Very streight forward and direct. He goes over everytihing with you, pros/cons, what you can expect, after care, etc...you will get all you questions answered. You can truly tell he cares.rnrnThroughout the process of getting insurance approval assistance and arranging a pre-operation plan for testing and preparing for surgery everyone was extreemly helpful. You always reach a live person and always get quick callbacks. They cover all the bases here!rnrnMy surger was fantastic. Everything went exactly as explained to me. I began my post surgery check-up's and the exceptional level of care and support is still there. rnrnIt is now up to me. I can not begin to truly express how great Dr. Andrei and his staff are.