Christina Li Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr Li is a very thorough, caring, and excellent doctor. She was very upfront and honest about expectations prior to, during and post surgery. She explained the different surgeries and discussed with me the pros and cons of each. Together we decided on the RNY. She lets me be an active member of the team. The pre-surgery screening is extensive, but necessary. She emphasizes the risks of not following procedures (taking vitamins and exercise). Individual follow up appointments take place at 1 week, 1,3,6,9 months and annually thereafter. Scheduling appointments is sometimes difficult - she is very busy. Sinai Hospital has a fantastic and frequent support group and active seminars before and after surgery. Overall, Dr Li is a wonderful doctor, both surgically and bedside mannerwise. After surgery and when I went in to be hydrated, Dr. Li came to check in on me and discuss fully what happened and how avoid return trips. I would highly recommend her and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

I met Dr.Li back in 2007 when I first considered bariatric surgery. The atmosphere which Dr. Li presented was warm and welcoming. Along my journey in 2007 pre-op, Dr. Li made herself available to all questions and concerns that I had. When I was one month away from getting a date for surgery I backed out because I felt I was not ready for this life changing procedure. In January 2009, after doing a lot of research on gastric bypass surgery, I made an appointment to meet with Dr. Li. Dr. Li continued to have the warm and welcoming attitude as when I met her back in 2007. This time I was ready and Dr. Li made me more confident in the procedure which I chose to have. Dr. Li's attitude and knowledge of her practice assured me that I was in good hands. The staff who works in Dr.Li's office were brilliant. I have no complaints. On the day I was scheduled for surgery Dr. Li came to me and asked if I were ready? She made it her business to make me comfortable prior to entering the operating room. Prior to being prepared for surgery Dr. Li introduced herself to my family and assured them that I was in good hands. I would definitely recommend Dr. Li to anyone who is considering bypass surgery.rn

HI. I had gastric bypass on aug 7, 2009.Dr.Li performed my surgery beautifully at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore. Before surgery, she and her office answered every question imaginable. They give you all the info you need and afterwards I knew exactly what to do, what to eat,and how my body would feel, like the back of my hand. Dr.Li is very smart and knowledgable and I promise you will leave her office confident in your decision.

Dr. Li impressed me as someone who knows what she is doing. She answers questions and explains your procedure in detail with pros and cons. The program and support at Sinai Hospital is great. They tell you what to expect in all phases of your surgery including how to eat. There are many support seminars to keep you on track. I had lap-band surgery on August 6, 2009. I have never felt better mainly due to my new eating pattern. I was on 5 pills a day, now I am only taking 1. I am looking forward to my weight loss journey with Dr. Li and her staff. It's great to finally start feeling healthy and working with people who care. You even get a hug at the end of your appointment.

Dr. Li is a great doctor. She is very down to earth and very matter of fact about the surgery and the journey. My fave quote is "I do weight loss surgery not brain surgery" Lap band is a lot of work but she warned me about that but it is a lot more work that I really thought. She is very encouraging and provides me with the kick in the pants I need to keep going. I m down 30 pounds in 6 months and she has been up front from the start that exercise is key...she means it. She is a good cheerleader and in the end I am glad she was my doctor.

Dr. Christina Li as a great surgeon! As a matter of fact, she is one of the best doctors I've had--period. From the beginning she made me feel like she was genuinely concerned about me personally. She was encouraging and supportive in the way she gave me my weight loss goals. She is always very clear on what what the realistic expectations should be and what the risks are. She was even supportive when I didn't meet her expectations. The surgery was a success, which is what most people worry about. Dr. Li even checked up on me and my family after the surgery a few times to make sure we were okay. Her bedside manner was very comforting. I was always delighted and comforted when she walked into the room. She just gives you the sense that you can relax because she will take care of everything. As a worrywort, I really needed this and I appreciated it more than she will ever know. I know this is review is glowing, but I seriously don't have anything negative to say about Dr. Li thus far.

.Dr Li was everything that I thought she would be after meeting her, and the dietician Nancy at the information seminars. The Sinai Hospital program, together with my surgeon Dr Li, and dietician Nancy Lum have been fantastic. There has not been any surprise along the way. I am almost 3 month post Lap band, and have lost almost 45 pounds already. I think the Surgery was great, they worked well with my family and support network to get them ready for the surgery, and I don’t make any major decisions without consulting my team at Sinai, Dr Li or Nancy.

My goddaughter's mother recommeded Dr Christina Li because she had done her gastric bypass surgery in 2006. When I met Dr Li for the first time, she was so down to earth and very knowledge about each surgery. She provided me with a packet of information on each surgery so I can learn more about each and make a decision on which one I wanted to have done even though she recommended one on the first consultation. Even though, I read through these packets, I still took it upon myself to do further research by checking out the Internet, recommended websites, and testimonies from coworkers who had one of the weight surgery. The staff at the Bariatric center are so pleasant and always willing to lend a helping hand. I am glad I picked the bariatric program at Sinai because it is a Center of Excellence and has been profile many times in various medical magazines. Initially, I went to a seminar over @ GBMC Hospital and I was not please. Their seminar did not disclose everything I learned from the seminar at Sinai and the fees that were disclosed were not mentioned on their website. FALSE ADVERTISEMENT!!! However, let me leave you with this thought: no matter where you go and what doctor you decide on, in the end, please make sure that person treats you like a human being, listen to their patients, are knowledgeable, and loves their profession.

I had my surgery on May 8, 2209. I can not say enough about my surgeon Dr. Li. She is the best. When I first met her she made me feel comfortable. She answered every question that my family and I asked. My 16 year old daughter told me that Dr. Li was the surgeon for me. I would recommend anyone considering WLS to see Dr. Li. She is knowlegdable, thorough, caring and tough but she has made a world of difference in my life. I don't think I would have moved forward with having the surgery had I not had Dr. Christina Li as my surgeon. She told me all the risks and not at anytime was I worried about anything. I did not have any pain at all. She was a great help to my husband and daughters. I can only say that she is WONDERFUL. Please ask me anything about her. SHE ROCKS rnrn

Dr. Li is a caring physician and makes a patient feel very comfortable. It is amazing to find a physician like her in today's world that has a personality and truly cares about the patient. Don't take this lightly. She is also very stern when you don't follow her directions; which is what makes the surgery successful and her a very exceptional doctor. She doesn't sugar coat anything and let's you know what to expect....and what YOU need to do to make the surgery successful in days/months/years to come. rnrnDr. Li and her staff are also GREAT motivators. Tiffany, who is her right arm is taking care of patients when you enter her office is \"off the wall\". A bariatric patient herself, she couldn't be a better motivator. Nancy Lum, the office dietician, is also very helpful and answers e-mails in a timely fashion. I only wish it was a little easier to schedule an appointment to see Nancy. Her schedule is very busy.rnrnThe Bariatric Program at Sinai also has a great support program to help its patients after their procedures. And, the support meetings I have been to have been GREAT. The topics are pertinent and many times, the monitorators are past patients themselves.rnrnrn