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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I mt with Dr. Abkin, and he was really nice. He made me feel totally comfortable. I am very picky and everything about him set me 100% at ease. The staff there is really nice, as opposed to other doctor's offices. Maria, the woman who deals with insurance seems to be on top of her game. But if you leave a message dont expect her to call you back, you gotta keep on top of that. But as far as she says, she goes out of her way to make sure you get your aproval before surgery. The mandatory seminar that they make you go to is VERY informative, people ask questions that i would have never even thought to ask.
DR ABKIN IS A COMPITENT SURGEON NO BONES ABOUT IT. HE MAY LOOK YOUNG BUT HIS SKILLS ARE YEARS BEYOUND HIS AGE. I AN VERY HAPPY WITH THE OUTCOME AND LOOK FORWARD TO A HEATHY LIFE DUE IN A MAJOR PART TO DR ABKIN..
I felt comfortable with Dr. Abkin and his staff right away. This is the second surgeon I have met in 2 years and Im glad I chickened out the first time otherwise I would have never met him. I feel confident that he is the best choice for me. My surgery date is just 2 weeks away and I cannot wait until it is over. The office staff was great. I needed to get my surgery date moved up a month due to insurance reasons and they couldn't have been more helpful. Cheers to Dr. Abkin and his staff!!
young, nice smile, warm
i think as a patient you have to let the surgeon know what you expect from him
staff was nice, but they are busy
no complaints about the surgeon, i even called him at 10:30pm because i had a fever on the first day home and he called back within 20 minutes.
Friendly, personable and cares
after care is essential, they will come looking for you
5 Stars
both of course and he has it
My first impression of Dr. Abkin was that he was a really nice and caring doctor. He took his time in answering questions, and he was very down to earth. Very impressed.
DR. ABKIN IS THE BEST IN NJ. HE TAKES HIS TIME AND LISTENS TO ALL YOUR NEEDS AND FEARS! HE IS WELL WORTH ALL THE PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE WITH SOME OF HIS OFFICE STAFF. JUST BE PERSISTANT AND YOU WILL DO JUST FINE.
WHEN I SAW HIM FOR MY FIRST POST OP APPOINTMENT AFTER SURGERY, I WANTED TO SAY TO HIM "I LOVE YOU AND THANKS FOR SAVING MY LIFE." THANKS DR. ABKIN!!
UPDATE:
I HAVE CHANGED SURGEONS TO DR. ABKIN in Floram Park, NJ, due to my insurance. AND AN ERROR MADE BY DR CAPELLA'S OFFICE. Dr Capella is not in my network. Also the office staff is not very efficient. They confused my paperwork with another patients and told me when I called to check on my approval, they said to me that I no longer wanted the surgery and that I called on two occasions and told them to cancel it. NOT TRUE at all. When I attempted to resolve the confusion they were so rude and hung up the phone. So I immediately, told them that I would use another Surgeon. It is so sad that the office staff sometimes leaves a bad impression with you. I thought that if they mixed up the paperwork, what else would they mix up.
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My First impression of Dr Capella was that he was a very patient person considering the time of evening that the WLS info meeting was held in his office. I went prepared with several very detailed medical questions, ex: digestive acids, and malabsorbtion, the percentage or chance of any bloodclots, wound infections and leaks, what actually happens during the new digestive process. He answered them with some detail, considering the large group that we had. I was really concerned with the chance of staples bursting or leakages. Future patients should know that this is very serious and be very sure what they are entering into. The office staff is very busy. The receptionist is very friendly. I had an opportunity to view some before and after pics in the waiting room. One of the most important things about this surgical team was the low rate of complication. That tells me alot. I will however continue to pray all the way through this process. Only Jesus can guarantee my Life and safety.
I was originally scheduled to have surgery with Dr. Bertha, but Dr. Abkin had a cancellation and I was lucky enough to slide right in. Not having met Dr. Abkin until the Friday before my surgery, I was nervous. However, I was immediately put at ease by his calm demeanor and very honest and frank answers. My husband and I were both happy Dr. Abkin was going to do the surgery. Overtime Dr. Abkin has gained my admiration, and I thank God there are surgeons like him out there to help those in need of this surgery. His office staff is very pleasant, but probably overworked due to the volume of interest the office has received regarding the surgery. Getting the first appointment to meet with the surgeons is very difficult. Aftercare is extremely important to Dr. Abkin, and I look forward to these appointments. Overall I would give Dr. Abkin an A+.
My first impression of Dr. Abkin was great. He took the time to talk to me like a person with a problem. He takes interest in his patients and absolutely understands what his patients have been through in their lives and what they will go through in the future. His concerns are genuine. To date, my impression of him has not changed. His nurse and his office manager are very knowledgable and pleasant, his receptionists are pleasant but leave a lot to be desired when it comes to effecting their duties in a positive manner. Dr. Abkin addresses everything with you prior to the surgery - both pros and cons and is honest and frank with his answers. He is rated one of the top surgeons in NJ. His surgical competence left me feeling very comfortable under his care. He is very certain of his abilities as a surgeon and his self-confidence is portrayed in a manner that made me feel like I really would be fine and almost put my mind totally at ease. His beside manner was very pleasant and the smile alone was enough to make you want to get up and take that first walk just knowing that his smile told you everything went well.