Valeriu E. Andrei MD Bariatric Associates Bariatric Center

Dr. Andrei is GREAT!!! He is a sweet and caring doctor...I just wish he moved to Florida with me. Finding a doctor to do follow-up visits and report back to Dr. Andrei has been a pain. But if I have any problems I just call Dr. Andrei and he calls me. His office staff was always nice and helpful. I have no regrets about having the surgery and would do it again if Dr. Andrei said it had to be done over. It was the best thing I ever did.
THANK YOU Dr. Andrei, you gave me a new life.

Dr. Andrei was very thorough and likeable. He was also very professional. His office staff was very nice and courteous but very busy. The only thing is that when you go for an appointment you must wait hours. That was a little annoying but worth it having heart all the stories of other's surgeries. My surgery date is August 22, 2001 and I can't wait.

Dr. Andrei was the only one who sincerely cared and has been consistent. I have been having a few problems and because Dr. Andrei was the only one who believed my symptoms and took the necessary precautions--strictures were found. It can happen again too. However, when I left messages for Pat, my symptoms were blown aside--I do not think Dr. Andrei was told until I called again vomiting blood. The second time this happened I left a message to no avail. I called again and the nurse would not even get on the phone. The next call was vomiting blood. Also, it seemed Dr. Mehta predicted wrong both times.

Dr. A is a wonderful, compassionate, caring man. He's awfully cute, too...LOL

In all seriousness, I don't think I could have chosen a better surgeon. I had an easy ride, but a year after my surgery, my mom had it done by Dr. A and it did not go as smoothly. He was there for both of us and got her through it. I stand behind him as a surgeon 100% and would recommend him to anyone. Dealing with the office isn't always a grand affair, but he is changing hospitals and will he the head of bariatric surgery at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Hopefully the staff will get more help and won't be so overwhelmed.

I have watched him care for his patients and other doctor's patients as if they were his own. I can say nothing bad about him.

When I first met him I had a good feeling about his expertise in this field, he was very informative and explained the procedure and open to questions. His bedside manner is good, he doesn't just get you in and out as fast as he can. His office staff is informative and excellent dealing with the insurance companies. Great emphasis is given to patients for aftercare, there is also a support group for patients, pre and post op. He addressed the risks of surgery up front and was very honest with me. I rate him highly overall, I would refer him to someone else, I really like him. I think his bedside manner and surgical competence are great.

Dr. Andrei is a wonderful man and a gift. His care and knowlege is what has allowed him to become Director at Robert Wood Johnson
Hospital.Dr. Andrei and his staff or new to Robert Wood, so be understanding.

Dr. Andrei stress everything, the need to drink water and not eating the wrong foods, he provides a list of other patients that are willing to help you.

The risks of the surgery is something that you may not want to hear but he tells you.

I was in pain and his team was there.

I say that my overall for Dr. "A" is an "A+++"

The only down side I can see is that by him being so good and does do hospital rounds and call you at home, people are going to have to wait for a date. But he is worth the wait because when you are in his care you come first.

My surgeon is going to be:
Dr. V. Andrei He is a new associate of Dr. Robert Brolin. Dr. Andrei does Lap WLS & Dr. Brolin does open WLS. Dr. Andrei is so nice. I really liked his approach. He is patient and gave me a very complete explaination of the surgery. He shares office staff with Dr. Brolin. They are very nice, a little overwhelmed right now as they just moved into a new hospital, but I'm sure they will get it together after hiring a few more staff.
5/7/02 - Well I thought its about time for an update....Dr. Andrei did indeed do my surgery on 12/15/99. It was a terrific success and I still love Dr. A !!! As of January 1 2002 Dr. Andrei moved from St. Peter's University Hospital to Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center. He is the Director of Bariatric Laparoscopic Surgery. His before and after careprogram is now superb ...I was rather disappointed in the after care in the beginning but that was before he moved to Robert Wood Johnson. Now the program is dramatically improved.The staff is competent and caring and they stress education. We have support group meetings every first thurdsay of the month. these meeting are packed with information for pre and post ops, as well as support from patients. Dr Andrei is one of the most dedicated doctors I have ever met (and I know a lot of them because I am a nurse). I recommend him to anyone looking for a terrific surgeon. His surgical competence and his bedside manner are equally wonderful !! and I don't receive any compensation for my glowing review..haha !!
If you go with him you won't be sorry !!!

I HADE ROUXENY SEPT25,2000 DR.ANDREI WAS WONDERFUL THREW IT ALL AND HIS STAFF VERY HELPFULL AND PATION ALL WENT WELL ONLY COMPLACATION WAS ONE OF MY SITS GOT INFECTED SO FOR 2 MONTHS A NURSE CAME TO MY HOUSE TWICE A DAY TO CLEAN IT OUT,WITH ALL THE THINGS YOU HERE THAT COULD HAPPEN ILL TAKE THAT LOOKING BACK WAS NOT THAT BAD ALL WAS WORTH IT FROM 312LB TO 135LB I FELL GREAT.NOW I AM DEALING WITH ALL THE SKIN THATS LEFT THE FATS GONE SKIN HERE I FOUND A WONDERFUL SURGERON DR. GREGORY.D.ALBERTM.D.,P.A.IN FORT LAUDERDALE,FL954-497-3070.I HADE A PHONE CONCULATION WITH HIM FROM N.J.AFTER TALKING TO HIM AND HIS STAFFIWITH IN 1 WEEK I FLEW TO FLA FOR MY CONSULT. I KNEW HE WAS THE ONE TO PREFORM MY TUMMY TUCK,LEG LIFT ALL WENT WELL IN THE HOSPITAL 2 DAY IN 1 WEEK IM UP AND GOING HE DID A WONDERFUL JOD. I HAVE HEARD SO MENNY HARRIOR STORIES FROM SO MENNY PATIONS OF OTHER SO CALLED DR"S.I SAKED A LOT OF QUESTIONS AND BEFORE CHOICING DR, ALBERT I HADE CONSULTATIONS WITH 5 OTHER DR"S BUT ALL THE GOOD I HAVE HEARD ANS EVEN FROM MY OTHER DR THAT SAID THIS WAS MEDICIALY NESSARY.NOW I NEED ARMS, ASS, BREAST DONE ALL IN TIME. BUT ONE THING I CAN TELL YOU IF YOU HAVE THESE SAME ISIUES HE CAN HELP.DR ALBERT WORKS WITH THE BEST HAOPITALS IN THE AREA.ANY QUESTIONS E-MAIL ME. THANKS ANTOINETTE DIRICCO

I have heard nothing but praise about him. I have not met him personally, but did speak to him on the phone.

Office very busy- he seemed nice but didnt get to see him long. I thought it was a pain that I had to go see so many other doctors, but after educating myself more I completely understand.
I went to a support group meeting last Thursday and heard my doctor speak and crack jokes- I got to see the "person" side of my doctor and I am grateful and like him even more now.
Dr Andreis staff is extremely patient and helpful.
Aftercare by your surgeon and by yourself is imperative- this is a complete lifestyle change not a temporary situation.
Dr Andrei holds meetings the first Thursday of each month for all patients present and former and any prospects.
Dr Andrei clearly explains all of the risks and benefits of this surgery
I would rate Dr Andrei very well- between surgical competence and beside manner I have heard he is one of the best and so far I agree.