Alan Newhoff Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
38 yr Experience
27 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
0 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
99% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 16
Max Age of Patient is 60
38 yr Experience
27 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
0 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
99% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 16
Max Age of Patient is 60
At first I was not sure what to think, I had'ent had any good experiences with the Dr's in Az. he seemed to be a bit arrogant. He first mentioned not to ask any questions until he finished speaking, well that took 3 1/2 and hrs, by the time he finished he had answered everyones questions and also by this time I realized that I was wrong. Dr Newhoff was very through, very experienced with 20years and 3000+ surgeries behind him. He does emhasize the aftercare program before surgery as well as after. He knows his job very well and has a great bedside manner, I don't think that I could have picked a more competent Dr. He is one of the best it also helps knowing that is a Trauma Surgeon also.
My first impression of Dr. Newhoff is mixed with all the overwhelming emotions of taking the first step towards bariatric surgery. I was impressed at my first session how he went over the details of the surgery and demonstrated the actual procedure. Dr. Newhoff did not hesitate to answer any questions I had. As a matter of fact, he was so thorough and convincing that my mother, who had come along on a lark, signed up to have the same surgery done that day. The staff at Dr. Newhoff's office is caring and patient.
Despite all my research, I was not prepared for the amount of pain I experienced after surgery. It felt like someone dropped a refrigerator on my chest! I also has a great deal of unexpected hair loss. Other than that, I've had few side effects.
Dr. Newhoff does have an aftercare program, but because my visits to his office entail a four-hour drive I don't attend the sessions. I do, however, visit his office for bi-monthly check ups and I feel free to call him with any concerns. He is extremely straight and honest with me and I enjoy the office visits. Overall, my experience has been an extremely positive one.