Christina Li Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Li has been great thru this whole process. She and her wonderful staff have taken care of me and made this whole process seamless and stress-free. I got sleeved on 10/8 and there were a couple of personal hiccups but she talked and walked me right thru them. I would personally like to thank Dr. Li for all your support and taking good care of me like you said you would...but then again, you take good care of all of your patients :)
If anyone is looking for a great doctor in Baltimore, MD, Dr. Li is your surgeon. Her team is great!

My first impression was basically what everyone else says I was nervous however she reassured me that I was making a good choice...See I came from another program from another local hospital who told me the surgery I wanted wasn't covered by my insurance now I called my insurance company long before I went to any hospital to verify what was covered. So I left the other program and went to Sinai. Back to the story she and her staff were very professional and caring My insurance problem wasn't even a issue at Sinai. The before and aftercare was very structured the staff make sure you have email access or phone access so you can always reach them for any kind of info So basically I would recommend the program to anyone around Central Maryland and beyond

My first impression of my surgeon was actually what I expected and hoped for, friendly, kind and understanding, what I didn't expect was the sincere and heartfelt hug I received after over first interview. I knew after that hug I received that I was in good hands. Dr li is so sincere in her words and guidance, I sometimes want to ask her if she has been obese in her lifetime because of her caring and understanding nature. From the day I decided to undergo surgery as an option I tried to learn as much about the process as possible via friends, co-workers, internet, etc. I had all the nervous and scary thoughts and feelings one would have before such an undertaking but nothing could ease my mind until after I met with Dr Li, she is patient and doesn't talk to you like one of her colleagues but as a patient who may be scared and not know what they are about to get into. I am 9 days out/into my new lifestyle and looking back if I had to do it all over again, yes I would only if I have Dr Li at my side. Thank you Dr Li.

Dr. Li at Sinai Hospital was great! From the start, she was very professional, meticulous, yet also very friendly and agreeable. She was very staright-forward as to what needed to be done at each of the steps, both in pre-op and post-op.

Hello, When I first met Dr. Christina Li, was at the Lap band information seminar. Dr. Li answered all my questions and some. Dr. staff is very pleasant and helpful. I would recommend future patient to her.Dr. li explained all the pros ad cons of the surgery and indicated that it was not a instant fix, but a lifestyle change. I had my Realize lap band surgery on May 20, 2010, Dr.Li explained every aspect of my surgery and what I would be committed to do for a life time.Dr. Li explained in detail how I would feel after surgery, what I should eat and walk, walk, walk. Dr. Li has a structured aftercare program that I'm following religiously. I rate Dr. Li from one to ten as a ten. I think both surgical competence and bedside manner are special traits in a doctor and Dr.Li has both.

I am writing about my experience in whole about my surgery an my relationship with my surgeon. First of all I like to begin saying that I like my surgeon,Christina Li, at Sinai Hospital very much. She was there for me from the very beginning and was supportive when i decided to have this surgery. When I was gaining weight i had a very hard time and was getting depressed. I was dealing with the fact that my family did not want me to have this surgery and with that and the weight gain,she helped me get back on track and realize i had to do this for myself and not my family. She explained to me the importance of me losing weight before the surgery and to help me with tis she sent me to a nutritionist. The nutritionist and i worked very hard on developing a schedule for my diet plan so when i went back to Dr. Li i will have reached my goal. I lost the weight i neededbefore the surgery and i was glad so was Dr. Li. On the day of the surgery i was scared half to death. Unfortunately because my family had previously taken off days off workbecause we had death in the family no one

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR. LI WAS HER EXCELLENT BEDSIDE MANNER AND RADIANT SMILE. THIS ABSOLUTELY NEVER CHANGED! FROM MY INITIAL OFFICE VISIT TO MY 1ST POST OP VISIT, SHE THOUROUGHLY LISTENED TO ME AND JUST HAS AN OVERALL CARING AND SWEET PERSONALITY. ALTHOUGH DR. LI IS ALL OF THE ABOVE, SHE IS STRICT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS WEIGHT LOSS AND AFTERCARE. SHE CONTINUALLY PROVIDES A HELPING HAND, UPDATED LITERATURE, AND SOUND THEORY ON WEIGHTLOSS. THE OFFICE STAFF @ DR. LI's OFFICE IS WONDERFUL! SINCERE COURTESY WAS SHOWN FROM THE RECEPTIONIST, DIETICIAN, AND ALL CLINICAL STAFF. PRIOR TO MY SURGERY, DR. LI EXPLAINED ALL RISKS OF SURGERY AND EVEN ATTEMPTED TO DRAW A DIAGRAM OF WHAT MY NEW STOMACH WILL LOOK LIKE.(LOL) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR. CHRISTINA LI OF BALTIMORE, MD IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BARIATRIC SURGEON WHO EXEMPLIFIES EXCELLENT BEDSIDE MANNER AND SURGICAL COMPETENCE. ALTHOUGH NO ONE IS PERFECT IN EVERY ASPECT OF HIS/HER CAREER, I HAVE NOTHING UNPLEASANT TO SAY ABOUT DR. CHRISTINA LI OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN JUST GREAT.

I originally started my weight loss process with Dr. Gandsas at Siani Hospital's Division of Bariatrics & Minimally Invasive Surgery, however, he was honored with a new position at a different hospital and Dr. Li inherited his patients. I think I was a little apprehensive at first because of the change but I was sure anyone who worked with Dr. Gandsas was going to be very professional, and I was right.

Dr. Li made me feel at ease the first time I met her. She was very professional, direct and answered any questions I had. She explained all the risks of surgery, what I should expect during and after surgery, and she also told me that ultimately the surgery was a tool and the actual work had to come from me.

The day of my surgery, she came into the pre-operation room to let my sister and I know the surgery would begin soon and again she made me feel at ease.

My sister reported that during the surgery, she was kept up to date on every aspect of the surgery by Dr. Li and the professionals who were working with her. My sister said Dr. Li talked to her after the surgery and informed her that things had gone well.

When I was sent to my room, Dr. Li was involved in every aspect of my care. I had a complication after surgery and she did not take any chances, she had me moved to the floor that could best monitor my progress and called in any specialist she thought would made my recovery a speedy one. She came to see my everyday and the bedside manner of her and her colleagues was excellent.

When I was released from the hospital, I was sent home with an extensive information packet that explained everything I could expect during my recovery at home and who to call if I should have any questions or complications.

Siani has a very comprehensive weight loss program. Before surgery you have to have a battery of tests (done to clear you for surgery), you meet with a dietitian who schedules you for a 3 hour nutrition class (which you are required to take) and several "weigh ins" for insurance purposes. They have several support group meetings during the course of the month that anyone is invited to attend (pre and post surgery). They even have a "tasting" party where you come and not only sample products, but make purchases and get free samples. After your surgery, you are required to attend a 2 hour transition class where they help you transition to eating "solid" foods again.

The office staff is very professional, courteous, and they are very discreet with your information. They make you feel at ease before you see the surgeon, and they always have kind and encourgaging words for the patients.

My experience has been a very rewarding one!!

All I can say is wonderful. I think Dr. Li is the best surgeon. I never had surgery before and she made me feel very comfortable. I just loved the way she treated me. I would recommend her to anyone thinking about having wls. This experience has been a good one. I Thank her everytime I see her she has changed my life. Thank You, Thank You Dr. Li your the best.

I met Dr. Li through a referral while I was in the ER due to complications with my band. She has been a major help in getting me back on track. Her office staff are wonderful and helpful as well. Tamme, the nurse who weights you in, is the best I have ever seen. I think Dr. Li has surrounded herself with great people who help make everything much easier. Dr. Li set me up with Nancy, the nutritionist. The program they have set up together help educate you on what to expect along with how to optimize your weightloss. Dr. Li is quick to tell you that it takes work. The surgery is just a tool to help you. I find her to be very easy to talk to and very helpful with answering questions. I feel like she really cares about what happens to me now and in the future.