Adrian Dan Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

I would definitely recommend Dr. Dan. I had my rny in July,2013 and since that time I have lost 107 pounds and regained my life. Before I had the surgery I thought it was taking forever to get through all of the requirements. Afterwards I understand why. Although I was very nervous, I felt prepared and knew what to expect. Although I had a bit of a rough start, I have no regrets. I am experiencing benefits that I had not even considered.

Dr. Dan performed gastric bypass surgery on me in May, 2013. Though it's only been six months since my surgery, I know that my life is forever changed. I went to my initial consultation wary, thinking that if I had surgery at all, it would be the sleeve. Like so many others, I had heard the horror stories about RNY. But Dr. Dan told me that he felt gastric bypass was the right surgery for me. He answered my questions, calmed my fears, and within just a short period of time, he made me believe in him. He was so excited and passionate about the surgery. He told me my life was going to change.

Once I decided to go forth with RNY, I wanted to get on with it quickly. My insurance didn't have many requirements, but Dr. Dan sure did. It still took months of testing to get a surgery date. I was initially discouraged, but that time was so important. Number one, it gave me time to prepare for such a life changer. I had time to learn more and to make sure this was really something I was ready to do. Secondly, it let Dr. Dan know that I was healthy enough for surgery. There's a reason he has such an amazing success record. No stone was left unturned.

The pre-op education was overwhelming but so necessary. The nutritionists made sure we knew exactly what we could eat, couldn't eat, the importance of the vitamins and protein, etc. The nurses let us know exactly what was going to happen in the hospital step by step. There was no room for confusion. They made sure we were prepared.

In the OR, I couldn't help but be nervous. The last thing I remember before falling asleep was Dr. Dan squeezing my hand and letting me know he was there. The hospital stay went just as I was told it would, and they even sent a visiting nurse to my house a couple days after discharge. My drain slipped a few days later, and they had no problem getting me right in to remove it. The pain lasted a little longer than I'd expected, but one moment about four weeks after the surgery, the pain just completely disappeared.

These past six months have been crazy. I've watched my weight drop. I've watched my confidence rise. I now care about things like exercise and nutrition, things that never crossed my mind before. I'm teaching my children how to be healthy. I look like a different person, but most importantly, I feel like a different person. I'm not tired all the time now. My sleep apnea is gone. I can get on the floor and play with my kids. We did the hiking spree this fall. I never could have done that before.

I've worked hard for this. It's not the easy way to lose weight, like some people think. It's difficult. But it's worth it. I would do it again in a heartbeat if Dr. Dan was the surgeon. Every time I have an appointment, he greets me with a hug. He says we've been through too much for a handshake. That's the kind of surgeon you want on your side.

Dr. Dan has been amazing. A little over a year ago, I began my journey with bariatric surgery. Dr. Dan has been informative and supportive all along the way. I had my gastric sleeve done on April 11, 2013. As of Oct. 23, 2013, I have lost 130 lbs. Dr. Dan and the staff at Summa Bariatric have given me hope for my life back. I have a way to go to reach my goal but already I feel better, get around better, and have had medical problems almost totally disappear. I highly recommend Dr. Dan!

DR Dan is amazing!!!! he saved my life. He's a great surgeon who loves what he does. Dr Dan's team is very professional and covers everything that you need to know to make your surgery successful.

I would absolutely recommend Dr.Dan. He and his staff always treated me with kindness and respect. They went above and beyond to make sure I was educated on what was about to happen and genuinely seemed concerned about ME. My surgery went well. I feel great, and honestly dont think it could have hone any better! Good luck on your journey and thank you for reading.

I cant say thanks enough to Dr. Dan. He is just not a life saver but a memory maker also. I started my weight loss journey a year ago May 2012 after a friend of mine had hers. My whole family is or were over weight and many members have not lived past 50 years of age. After turning 35 and thinking every day that I only had 15 years left to live I decide to call. The first visit to the office (35 years old and 363 pounds) I was scared to death, embarrassed, and ashamed of my weight and the fact that I was looking into surgery was overwhelming. As I sat there in the office crying as they are taking my measurements. I was so ashamed. The intake person asked why I was so upset. I said because I can't believe that I let this get so out of hand. He said it was okay and that I should be proud of myself for wanting to make a change and to trust him a year from now I would be happy I came to the first visit. At that moment I knew that this was just not a business for them, but they actually cared. Then Dr. Dan came in and introduced himself, he was really soft spoken shook my hand and explained the program to me. I remember explaining him my family history and that many only lived until 50 and that was only 15 years left for me. He reassured me that this hopefully would add many more then 15 years on. As the process went on the staff walked me step by step through each test and evaluation and I felt really good and comfortable about the decision I made to have surgery. They prepare me very well for life before and after surgery and the classes you sit through are really educational. But I must admit during the class about the actual surgery, I did have a panic attack. I could not breathe and started crying. The staff took me out of class and talked to me. They reassured me that I could talk to anyone of the staff members at anytime, and they reminded me that this surgery was an elective operation and if I did not want to do it I did not have to do it at all or could put it off(again showing they are just not a business of making people skinny). Well anyway I still had my doubts but after talking to my family and young sons about what I would be able to do after surgery like riding roller coasters, flying on a plane, and riding bikes. I decided to go through with it. I made up my mind when I lost weight the first thing I was going to do was take my boys to Disney. The last visit before the surgery I met with Dr. Dan again I told him my doubts and he reassured me that I was in good hands that he has completed the surgery many times and has never lost any one and that I was not going to be the first. My surgery was on Nov 1, 2012. Since may 2012 I have lost a total of 113 pounds no complications and the team has been very supportive with the follow up appointments.
Most recently I started having gallbladder issues there was no questioning who I was going to have it removed. Dr. Dan completed that surgery May 23 2013. Before the surgery the nurse asked why I was so calm I stated because I knew I was great hands with Dr. Dan. Happy to report no problems with that surgery also.
I am also proud report that in April we did take our boys to Disney, on a plane, road all the rides, and created a lifetime of memories.
Thanks again Dr. Dan for making that possible and for the many memories that are about to come.

I cant thank Dr. Dan enough for changing my life. I am almost 5 months post op and I am down 105 lbs since my journey began. The team at Summa's Bariatric Center felt more like going to visit a group of friends who supported me then it did going to a doctors office.
I used to avoid doing everything, walking, going out, taking pictures because I was so miserable I couldn't move and was too embarrassed to be seen, so I avoided life all together. Now I am excited again. I don't mind going for long walks, I actually enjoy them again, and I love o be seen. No more hiding in the background for me any more. I no longer look down the hall of the high school that I work at and think, Oh God, I'm never gonna make it to there without needing to stop for a break.
Not only did this surgery change my life but it also saved my life I felt like I was literally dying. I knew I was slowly killing myself with food and inactivity. Then on the day of my surgery, when I was ope and on the table, Dr. Dan found that my liver was having issues. I was sent to a liver specialist after the surgery, where he said that this surgery was going to be a life saver.
Since my surgery Dr. Dan and the office have been so supportive. I couldn't have asked for a better experience or a better doctor. I have friends who have gone to other offices and hospitals for their surgery, and they do not get the thorough care that I have been given. I feel truly lucky to have had he experience that I had, and I highly recommend Dr. Dan to everyone that I know who is even interested in having the surgery.

5 very enthusiastic stars for Dr.Dan. You just don't get any better than him. Wonderful doctor, great surgeon, and his bedside manor can't be beat.I would recommend him to anyone looking to have surgery, bariatric surgery in particular. I could not have asked for a better doctor to get me though this journey. I will be forever grateful to Dr.Dan for giving me my life back.

DR. DAN IS THE MAN!!!! I couldn't have had a better surgeon! From day one he stayed 100% honest about my options and what would truly be the best route for me and not slipping me into a category. I truly believe that on my journey Dr. Dan has been more than a surgeon but a great friend. Totally having my back and letting me know that times may get hard and things might get rough but never once telling me I had to do it alone. The whole bariatric team is simply amazing! Dr. Wells, Laura, Dr. Perkins, The girls at the front desk, Noel, and even the nurses that do the routine "Blood Pressure, Temperature" check made me feel completely at home. Having to see them every month or every couple of weeks really made them feel like a family away from family. I was COMPLETELY informed on my RNY operation and what to expect before and after surgery. Even being able to call the dietician when I was having headaches for what to me were "unexplained'' reasons, and she was able to help me knock them out over the phone and I have not had a problem since. I love my bariatric team. I love Dr. Dan. I had the best experience that a patient could have and I would not trade it in for the world, because I had the worlds best surgeon!

I had the Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass Surgery on Dec. 21, 2012. My experience with the Summa Bariatric Center has been a wonderful journey! The education given to me by the nurses, dieticians and psychologists from the Summa Bariatric Center never left me with unanswered questions about myself or the care I needed. Dr. Ken Wells, the director that I saw for 6 months prior to my surgery, was upbeat, and happy all the time. I enjoyed his visits. Dr. Adrian Dan, my surgeon, was thorough and soft spoken. He explained everything about the surgery in plain words and had a very caring manner. After the surgery, he was available for any questions, or possible problems I could have had. I look forward to their help as I move on with my healthy lifestyle I have learned from them.