Brian Boe

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 5 out of 5 with 211 ratings

Brian Boe Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

10 yr Experience

9 yr in Bariatrics

13 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery

4 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

100% Practice is Bariatrics

Min Age of Patient is 18

Max Age of Patient is 64


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5/23/03
I am 10 days out and feeling fine. My surgery was at the BTC in Belvidere, IL. My surgeon Dr. Boe was FANTASTIC. He did a wonderful job and I found the staff at BTC to be very caring and knowledgable. I encountered no problems with the surgery. The only difficult part is the 2 week full liquid diet I'm on. Although it doesn't take much to fill me up, all liquids are a bummer.

My first 2 week follow up will be next week.

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I met with Dr. Boe in June of 2002. That was about 10 months ago. From what I remember, he was very kind. Put any of my fears at ease. He was very informative. Upon leaving, I was very comfortable with choosing BTC for my surgery due to Dr Boe. I am scheduled for surgery in two days. I have not seen or talked to Dr Boe since last year. I am presuming he is the same.

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I've only met Dr. Berkowitz on one occassion, but in that visit he was very impressive and his details of surgery was very good. I am confident that he's a good surgeon.

I just found out today that my original surgeon has been called for National Guard duty. So, now my surgeon is Dr. Boe. I had a chance to meet him at one of our support group meeting and he was really nice and had alot of information. He was willing to answer any questions we had.

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VERY PERSONABLE AND EASY TO TALK TO.
OFFICE STAFF VERY NICE.
A LITTLE DIFFICULT TO SCHEDULE SURGERY AFTER APPROVAL.

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My 1st consult with Dr. Boe was very productive. He was very friendly. He explained the proceedure in layman's terms and used diagrams. He answered all my questions and answered questions I didn't know to ask. He was upfront about the risks. He didn't rush through anything. He really impressed me!

My impression of him has never changed. He was wonderful from the very beginning. He was very caring before my surgery and after. All of my follow up visits have gone well also.

The staff at this facility, from the receptionist to the discharge nurse was extreamly knowledgeable in this proceedure since it is a bariatric center. That's all they do there.

If I had to list anything negitive I guess it could be that I felt kind of lonely during my stay. I traveled from out of state so I didn't have visitors. I would have liked a little more contact with staff. They pretty much leave you alone which isn't nessesarily bad, but like I said, kind of lonely.

After you leave the hospital the care continues with letters and phone calls. You are given a binder where all issues are addressed from start to finish. From do's and don'ts to menus. They offer 24 hour help and have always gotten back to me with answers to my concerns. A list of support groups are given also.

I have been truely satisfied with my journey lead by Dr. Boe and his staff!

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I had my first consultation with Dr. Berkowitz at BTC on 1/17/03. He was very nice, very calm man, but very mechanical in explaining the proceedure. Upon reading many wonderful reviews, I decided to consult with Dr. Brian Boe. I met with Dr. Boe on February 27 and very impressed with his manner, even at the end of a long day, he was very pleasant, and in no way did he rush us out! my grandmother liked him very much also, and that's always a plus! I have decided to have Dr. Boe do my surgery!

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Dr Boe was very understanding and took the time to explain every part of the surgery and I was asked if I had any questions. The only thing I did not like was after surgery, I did not see him. Another doctor checked on us before letting us go home, but Dr. Boe did meet with me on all my post op visits. Hey, now that I think of it, it was Sunday when we were released, the poor guy needs a day off too! Overall performance I would rate as excellent. I felt everything I needed to know was presented to me by him or his staff. I would highly recommend him for your surgery.

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dr. boe was very nice. courteous and professional. he was informative. i am just under 3 weeks out from surgery and i am feeling no pain. i haven't had to take pain meds for at least 10 days. i am however, hungry andy really ready to eat. dr. boe did a great job and the people at the barriatric treatment center really take great care of you. the after care program is very detailed. overall he is a good surgeon and i would definitely recommed him.

angela white

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My initial meeting with Dr Boe was February 10th. He was very reassuring, pleasant and professional. I liked him enough to trust my life to his hands for about three hours in April! ...I hope I am good at first impressions!

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Dr. Boe was very nice and thorough. He took the time to draw a diagram for my husband explaining the old method of stomach stapling and the difference between what I'm having done.

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