Asha Bale Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

When I found out that I could see about the surgery at UMDNJ I was sooo happy, because my only other option seemed to be Cherry Hill, NJ which is wayyy far from Jersey City. I didn't know anyting about Dr. Bale and so I was looking forward to going to the office and meeting her and her staff. They immediately made an impression on my with their kindness. Teresa is the BOMB! She is the greatest. I still feel that way and EVERYONE that mentions an interest in the surgery, I send them Dr. Bale's way. There's nothing that I didn't like about Dr. Bale and the staff, everything is all good. Dr. Bale follows up with patients for 3 years after, and I have to admit, the last couple month's I have slacked up because I am back at work, but I am going tomorrow to see her. She made me feel comfortable, disclosed everything to me, invited family and friends to come with me to appiontments, and answered all of my questions. She took good care of me in the operating room and after the surgery. She came to see me every day. I am so grateful to God for Dr. Bale and I pray God's blessings over her life! I know people say that 100% positive reviews may be suspect, but I really have nothing bad to say at all. I even bothered Dr. Bale sooo much in the weeks after my surgery about foods I could try, stuff I could have and she always answered. If she couldn't get to the phone, Teresa conveyed the message and got back to me with an answer. Absolutely THE BEST!

My first impression was WOW a woman will be doing my surgery. Over time Dr. Bale made me feel so comfortable and informed my family and I of everything. Dr. Bale gives you all the facts and encourges you to invite family and friends and even your children to at least one of your vistis. when Dr. Bale brought out a cartoon chart and explained to my children exactly what mommy was having done and they understood and had no questions, I knew Dr. Bale was the best surgeon for the job. Even after my surgery she made sure she came to check me and that was I moving along fine while in the hospital and also when I went home I recieved calls from her or one of staff. Dr. Bale is great and not only is she a doctor but a friend.

A couple of people referred me to Dr.Bale. I was a little worried because I always talked about getting the surgery but never getting it done. The receptionist Theresa is VERY VERY VERY nice and she makes you feel at ease. The whole staff is great! When I went to see Dr.Bale Aug 3 I didn't know what to expect but she is caring, I felt I known her for years. She explained everything to me and wanted to know about ME and MY LIFE. I hope everything works out for me!!

When I first walked into the office I already knew they were nice , I had so many good comments about the staff and Dr Bale. They lived up to the kind words from other patients.Everything went very well. They have a 3 year follow up plan.Which is great

My surgery was on 2/2/04 with Dr. Asha Bale at UMDNJ in Newark, N.J. Dr. Bale was sweet, kind and very informative.She answered all of my questions.Her office staff(especially Theresa) is the best! She does not do LAP(only openRNY).

I haven't spoken to her yet, but I have heard a lot of positive things about her, I will let you know, I am scheduled to meet with her on Wednesday, January 28, 2004.

You will hear from me then.

January 29th, 2004

I met with my Surgeon Dr. Bale yesterday, and I was very pleased with her overal knowledge, and with the way that she made me feel at ease with what is about to come about. There are a few things that I must do, such as get a psychiatric evaluation and a medical evaluation regarding the surgery, to make sure that I am prepared for what is about to happen, and to evaluate if this is what I really need to do.

She answered all of my questions, she added some insight on information that I have read on the internet, and seen attending other conferences regarding this surgery. I am getting so excited, I am so close. I will talk to you soon.