Weight Management Center Bariatric Center

Dr. Martin was and still is a very competent doctor. He saw me through my complications. I am very happy with my experiences with him. Dr. Raum is the internist that practices with Dr. Martin and it is really helpful that he is in the office, no running back and forth to a primary and a surgeon and trying to coordinate your care. They are in the same office and on the same page. That really helps. Pre-Katrina he also had a nutritionist and physiologist in the office too, but since the storm and his temporary relocation to Baton Rouge, he will only have Dr. Raum and Vonda with him. I am just grateful that I was finally able to locate where they had gone. LSU, whom they work for, was no help. Calls went unanswered and the phones at the office just rang.

Theresa Klainer was my surgeon and Dr. Martin assisted. I met Klainer about five minutes before surgery and for a few after. I really don't have anything to say about her, she seems very professional.

I had my consult with Dr. Martin and he is wonderful. He put me at ease and made me very comfortable. He came to check on me everyday in the hospital and he even came to discharge me. He will also be handling my follow up care. He also called me for two days after to check on me at home. He is a great and caring doctor and I would highly recommend him to anyone. He makes your feel good and he makes you laugh which is a good thing when you are feeling bad.

DR MARTIN IS A GREAT DOCTOR, YOU COULD NOT HAVE A BETTER PHYSICIAN!

I HAD THE SURGERY BACK IN 2002 AT ST. CHARLES GENERAL HOSPITAL. THE SURGERY HAS CHANGED MY LIFE & HEALTH! HIS OFFICE STAFF WAS PLESANT TO WORK WITH WHILE GUIDEING ME THROUGH IT ALL.

I MOVED AWAY FOR A WHILE BUT NOW BACK TO STAY. I HAVE LOST APPROX 215 LBS AND LOOKING GREAT EXCEPT FOR THE "APRON" THAT WON'T GO AWAY...

I'M NOW LOOKING INTO "ABDOMINOPLASTY" TO COMPLETE MY "NEW" ME!

I CAN'T AFFORD THE SURGERY BUT "DR. MARTIN" WOULD BE THE ONLY ONE TO DO IT!

I was very impressed with Dr. Martin's knowledge of the surgery and his compassion toward my needs. My impression has not changed; however, I haven't seen him in several years. His office staff was very friendly. Dr. Martin assured me that taking care of myself with diet and exercise would be critical to my success. There is a program which includes support group therapy and follow up visits. He addressed the risks of surgery and allowed me to make an informed decision to have the surgery. I have and will highly recommend Dr. Martin to those interested. Both surgical competence and bedside manner are critical to patient care.

The only negative aspect is that it is very hard to see him.

Dr. Martin is WONDERFUL!! He and his entire staff are sooooooo kind. I am nothing but impressed!! The aftercare is great, too. They are all very concerned and caring. The worst thing is that you have to WAIT a long time in the office, even if you have an appointment. BUT, they warn you that it is going to be a long wait, and when it is your turn, the doctor spends all the time you need with you. I can wait for that!! They did inform you of all the risks of surgery, but did everything in their power to help prepare you physically and mentally for the surgery. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Martin and his staff for WLS.

I believe Dr. Scalia is the best surgeon in all of New Orleans. He is a very smart, special person who cares so much about you. All it will take is meeting him once to know you are in the best hands posssible. I had a series of strange complications and he was always close by making sure I had the very best care. I can not say enough good things about him and the staff (especially ICU) at St. Charles General.

Dr martin is fantastic answers all your questions as if you were the first to ask it so patient.
The office staff are the most caring people.
I would say to future patients that if you choose Dr Martin you have made the right choice
I was discouraged about the length of time it took to get a surgery date but it was worth the wait
The after care program is laid out in writting for you to follow
There are group seeeions that you are required to attend before the surgery and are incouraged to attend after
When I asked about the risk I was informed oe the facts and made aware of the fact many people die of the complications of being over weight every day

I rate Dr Martin as EXCELENT

It takes both the most competent surgion with no bedside manner cannot give the peace needed to a patiet for them to be at ease for the surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Paige was "Geeze, he sure looks young." My oldest son could be his age. LOL
Over time I found him to be very knowledgealbe. He answered all my questions and never treated me as though as was being perculiar. I haven't found anything I disliked about him yet. I think his future patients should know that he is a very nice man and that he is very thorough and knowledgeable about this surgery. He addressed all risks of surgery at length. As for me I am having the surgery open and he explained all of these in degree. I would rate him a 10 overall at this time in my progress.

My first impression of Dr Scalia was "not remarkable". I wasnt sure what to think of him as he began to tell me I HAD to stop taking the only drug that helped with my lupus symtoms. But the more we talked the more I liked him and the more confident I became with him as my dr. He was very reassuring when I saw him in the "que" area of the OR, I was waiting to go in after the last pt, and he talked to me and my famiy for a few mins...but I dont remember much after that..haha....then after surgery, he was AWESOME. He came to see me a few times in the first couple days, however, I was in the hospital for 9 days so he saw me a couple more times after that. He has been willing to see me even late in the evening when I had problems (or just thought I did). I cant say enough good things about him. I would recommend him to ANYONE, in fact I did. I wanted my DAD to have him as a doc but unfortunately, he couldnt come from N Ga to NOLA to have his surgery due to VA (uhhhgggghhhh)

When I first met Doctor Paige I thought he looked so young. However he is a very smart man. He is very through. His office staff is very helpful. I liked everything about him. Future patients should know he looks young but don't let looks fool you he knows what he is doing. Dr. Paige really emphasizes afterare. Dr Paige's office is a complete program that follows you threw the entire process. Overall he is great.