Alexander Abkin Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS
17 yr Experience
14 yr in Bariatrics
17 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
14 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 70
17 yr Experience
14 yr in Bariatrics
17 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
14 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 15
Max Age of Patient is 70
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My first impression of Dr Abkin was that he was highly competent, knowledgeable and nice to look at. I only wish that he was present at my one wk post op visit- he was on vacation. The office staff are very very nice! For anyone looking for an expert then Dr Abkin is the man!
I liked Dr Abkin my first visit... he seemed to be very up front. I felt at ease with him. His staff was great they are very kind and easy to talk to . I would recommend them highly.
I only met the dr through a meeting where there were alot of peole so i really havent had the chance to make a impression.
It hasnt.
Very sincere and helpful.
There candor.
Dont know yet
Alot.
Yes.
Somewhat they basiclly said there were risks in all surgery.
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9/23/04 -
Between this site and seeing another WLS surgeon, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the procedure, so I really didn't ask the doctor a lot of questions.
I chose Dr. Abkin on his statistics. But the fact that doctors in the area also recommended him didn't hurt either. He did come across as a competent professional. His statistics backed that up.
I thought he was approachable about anything... But I was also a bit exhausted from the 3 hour drive to get there. He is near my sisters where I will be recovering.
I haven't found him to have any negatives yet. Hopefully I won't either.
He's a nice mild mannered guy. The practice is a well oiled machine. They are very knowledgeable on every ascpect of this process from getting you approved, to seeing a nutrionist and pshycatrist, to post-op care. I would higly reccommend them. Also unlike some doctors you do not have to wait months and months to have surgery. I saw them in July and has surgery in Septemeber.
My first impression of Dr. Abkin is that he was firm and would always tell you the truth. It hasn't changed, he's pretty much a great dr. His office staff is great.
great first impression of Dr Abkin. The office staff was very professional and courteous. I have to say there is not anything I don't like about him.
He was very intelligent.
He was interested in every aspect of the surgery and answered every question I had.
They are very honest with all the aspects including the risks involved.
His bedside manner wasn't bad but his surgical competence is what I was most concerned with.
I would rate him at the top of the list of people tthat do this in the country.
Dr. Abkin has my complete confidence. Hectic office but thorough. Aftercare stressed and structured program in place. All avenues made available to you in regard to dietary and emotional support. Surgery set for 9/13/04. Yowza.