Carl M. Pesta Bariatric Surgeon D.O.

When I first went to a liv-lite seminar I met Dr. Pesta, Dr. Katz and Dr. Marshall.

I first liked Dr. Pesta off the bat. Then after hearing Dr. Marshall talk, with all of his experience, I then liked him. Then Dr. Katz came in and had his scrubs on and he a nice smile...I was tossed on who to pick.

I then met people who had Dr. Pesta and even my pysch eval was done by someone who is a friend of his (and I found him on my own). It seemed there were so many signs pointing to Dr. Pesta. Even one of Liv-Lite girls mentioned how nice his scars are..and they are. Mine is smaller than most I've seen.

I was in the hospital for tests and 2 doctors commented on what a great job he did. AND HE DID!

Dr. Pesta has a great bedside manner, is very talented and is an all around great surgeon.

If you are up in the air....talk to Dr. Pesta (or send me an email!) He is always available for you when you need him...he really cares!

Dr.Pesta is a wonderful Surgeon,he is there when you need to talk or just for a quistion could not ask for more he is top notch would have him do all my surgery's if needed.

I have no complaints about Dr. Pesta or his staff. He will take all the time you need when you're in to see him and is very thorough with his answers. You get all the information you'll ever need before and after the surgery. There should be no surprises after meeting with him before the surgery. I would highly recommend him to anybody. His staff is equally as excellent as him. They trully treat you as friends rather than just another patient. I have no regrets using Dr. Pesta or his facility.

a sweet, young-looking guy who does a fantastic job!

My first impression was HE'S SO YOUNG.
My thoughts are that younger Doctors usually know the better technology. That's why I choose him. Dr. Marshall assisted with the surgery. He is more experienced so I wasn't worried about anything. They are both great.
Everyone at the Liv-Lite program is great too.

I could not say nicer things about Dr. Carl Pesta who works out of Bi-County Hospital in Warren, Michigan. Dr. Keith Marshall assisted and I would have pleased with either one of them. I feel they truly concerned about the patient and you get to know them on a personal basis. I appreciated the fact that the hospital was small and felt I got personal attention. The staff at his personal office has been extremely helpful. As far as the Liv-Lite Center goes (Pat Purdy and Polly) will push things through for insurance approval and work with you to get it approved. Whenever you move to another step in food choices they are availabe for any questions. After care is important and I had to see Dr. Pesta monthly for three months and will have blood work done and then he does not need to see me for another three months. I would rate his bedside manner a 10. Actually any rating for any of the above individuals would be a 10+. I could not be happier.

My first impression of Dr. Carl Pesta was, I have shoe older than this man.(Ladies, he is FINE, but married) He is great. I have to say one thing, he never rushed me out of his office when I visited and I like to talk. I know I have tons of questions. After, I had my surgery, I was not in any pain, so I thought he didn't do it right. (Yes, I told him) Dr. Pesta wanted to make sure I was please, so he told me, he will order xrays to show me that the surgery worked. Keep in mind, I have lost over 50 lbs in 2 1/2 months.

Dr. Marshall. I am in love with that man. Listen to his patient. Answer any questions without any bullsh*t. Good sense of humor. One thing I would like to say to Dr. Marshall... "LOSS THE GUM WHEN YOU ARE TALKING" and TALK LOUDER." I go to the support group meeting just to see him.

Both doctor don't care if you call them at any time.
Both have great bedside manner. In fact, Dr. Marshall rubbed my back after surgery. Could you ask for anything more. Both doctors seems to love what they are doing and it not all about the dollars. Their office staff is great.

I have never met Dr. Ledgerwood but on my first call I was surpized to find out that she will not operate on people that are over 400lbs. due to "to technical difficult"
This truly pee'd me off seeing that I weight 445lbs. Her staff told me to go on a 800 calorie diet till I reached her desirerd weight. This is WHY I want to get the surgery. I'm sorry if I have offended some one else that has had good results with her but I call this discrimination. Now in her defence I'm sure she only preforms Lap. type syrgery and most Doctors have that general limit. If I was told this on my call I would not have been offended.
10-03-03

Ok I have now meet with Dr. Pesta and he seems to be very knowlelgable and nice in general. All the Doctors in this service seem very good.

Met the doc at a Liv-Lite Seminar. Was very helpful, stayed after to answer all questions.

The Liv-Lite office was going through several changes in locations and doctors so follow up wasn't what it should of been. However, the staff were extremely nice and helpful - I just think I caught them at a bad time.

Dr. Pesta was wonderful. He's very caring and really truly interested in his patients. Dr. Keith Marshall assisted in the surgery and also came to see me several times in the hospital. I would recommend either of them to anyone. Shelly, their office help is a sweetheart.