Wayne State University Physician Group Bariatric Center

1.20.2015

Thank you Dr. Elhorr:

Dr. Elhorr is the BEST! He is an excellent surgeon. He cares about the person as well as the condition. If he is your surgeon, consider yourself very lucky.

Dr. Ali Elhorr is the best! He is very professional, caring and will go out of his way to make sure you are comfortable! I canceled all the consultations with the others surgeons after I met with him! I knew he was the one! I am very satisfied with the lipo procedure! I definitely recommend him!

I was very concerned with my decision to get weight loss surgery until I actually met with DR. G. He answered all my questions with detail and seemed very interested in learning about my medical history. He described the procedure in a way that all my worries and fears went away and I felt completely comfortable with my decision to have the surgery.

The support meetings help and the information I requested for support after the surgery contain a lot of useful information as well as some physicians in the area to assist with pain or required exercises. Thank you DR. G. for all your help, I thought I would never be able to put off so much weight until I received my procedure.

Dr. G. Is a Surgeon with a Lap band Yes, But if you have complications don't expect much HELP, It won't happen. He will tell you HIS personal experience about the band, and not really listen when you tell him what problems your having.The office staff is nicer than they were in 2009, becasue it's changed since then,but in regards to "wait time" It's usually 1-3 hrs to be seen. He's always late even if your the 1st appointment of the day. Not allot of information is given Prior to actual band placement, and support/ Aftercare afterwards is pretty much non existent. Yes, they have meetings NOW, but didn't have regularly in 2009 Which is SAD becasue Support is 75% of having a Band. I'm a past patient and would advise anyone to seek treatment elsewhere.

He is wonderful! He has had a lap band and is patient with your questions. When I go to his office I feel I am heard by him and his staff. He is very knowledgeable and at my year anniversary I sheduled an appointment and he asked questions about my general health, emotions, food and exercise habits. I always feel comfortable with him. His office has support meetings monthly and they are informative. The only thing I would change is having the first support group leader back because the new one is his MA who has had a lapband for some years and she does fills at the time of the meetings so things sometimes get rushed. I wouldn't trade him as my doctor for the world.

My surgeon Dr. Elhorr did an excellent job on my surgery. I trusted him from the beginning and he didn't let me down. He is a true professional and to me that was most important. I didn't have seminars, or group therapies. There was no pre-op liquid diet. His staff did get me through the insurance approval. I am truly grateful for Dr. Elhorr, who got me to the other side of my life and in one piece. I have had no problems after surgery and he even encourages me to get a hold of him by text if I need anything or have questions.

I LIVE IN CANADA,SO I DIDN'T MEET MY SURGEON UNTIL THE DAY OF SURGERY. HE HAS A COMPANY REPRESENT HIM [belite} AND THEY TAKE CARE OF EXERYTHING PRIOR TO SURGERY.
BUT, THE DAY OF SURGERY DR GAZAYERLI CAME TO SEE ME. HE WAS SO SOFT SPOKEN, INFORMATIVE, AND MADE ME FEEL SO COMFORTABLE. HE ASKED ME MANY QUESTIONS, TOOK ALL MY HISTORY, WANTED TO KNOW IF I WAS AFRAID, AND MADE ME FEEL TOTALLY CALM.I HAVE NEVER MET A DOCTOR TO MAKE ME SO HAPPY ABOUT MY DECISION.
I WILL MEET HIM AGAIN NOV.19/10 WHEN I HAVE MY FIRST FILL.
I FORGOT TO TELL YOU MY SURGERY DATE WAS SEPT.29/10.
I WILL BE GLAD TO SEE HUM AGAIN. AND NO, I DID NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE COMMENT!!

Dr. Gazayerli was very warm and sincere. I like that he has had the surgery, too. He spoke to me like an intelligent adult, not patronizing. rnrnI have not had my adjustment yet, so I have not met the staff.rnrnHe was well recommended by the nursing team.rnrnI did not receive an aftercare plan by mail as he stated.

I didn't talk to him very much. I came to appreciate him more as time went on.rnStaff were not very communicative. rnI didn't know anything about the surgery. I'm sure this is mostly a staff problem. I was given an appointment without any information.rnFuture patients should be aware that they need to get information on the type of lap band and after care. I flew in from CA and was operated on the with only a diet plan and directions to hospital.rnBecause I live in CA, nothing was said about after care. Before I signed papers in the hospitalrnthe hospital staff said there was a risk with any surgery. rnI never even met him until I was being prepped for surgery.rnHe called to check on me at home. I had lost 20 pounds but it stopped then and I started gain.rnHe seems to be a very competence but when I called with a problem. He never called me back in a timely fashion. I don't think he should treat out of state clients because there isn't any after care. I don't even know what type of band was put in. It is not working, I am gaining weight. I am on Medicare, so I didn't except first class care. I do expect a phone call telling me what type of band he put in so I can go to a Fill Center.

My first impression of Dr. Elhorr was great he was very friendly, made me feel at ease. throughout my experience my impression never changed. The staff I believe was one of the best I've encountered. Really theres nothing I can say bad about my dealings with Dr. Elhorr and his staff. Though I live in another state he continue personally to call and check on me, you don't see that kind of care to often these days. I highly recommend Dr. Elhorr and the staff of DMC as the place to have your surgery done. Dr. Elhorr offer suggestion and other doctors, if you do not live in Detroit, for aftercare programs. I rate his overall service and personality at a 10 which is the highest.rnWhen you are looking for a surgeon you want one that is very competencr and one that has very good bedside manners, you need both to gain the confidence of your patients. Dr. Elhorr has both.rnrnThis is what I personnally experienced while I was there. It may seem impossible but I did not have any negative experience. It may be different for other but I felt great the whole while.