Christine J. Ren-Fielding Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS
6 yr Experience
11+ yr in Bariatrics
11+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
11+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
98% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 75
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
ORBERA Intragastric Balloon
6 yr Experience
11+ yr in Bariatrics
11+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
11+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
98% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 75
Biliopancreatic Diversion
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
ORBERA Intragastric Balloon
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It has been a long time since my last review of Dr. Ren and her staff. I had the surgery in 2004 and, when I first entered her office, I weighed 487 pounds. It is now 2018 and I weigh 268 pounds. To lose 200+ pounds and to keep it off for 14 some odd years can, I think, be called real success. I cannot tell you how hopeless I felt when I marched into her office for the first time. That was changed by Dr. Ren. She changed my mental outlook, as well as my body. I cannot say thank you enough to her.
They just don't come any better than Dr. Ren. She performed the lap-band on me at a time when several other surgeons had turned me down because of mutiple issues I had at the time. Most of those issues are now gone because of Dr. Ren. I can say categorically, that in all probability, she not only saved my life but gave me many more years of life than I would have had.
As soon as i walked into her office, my first honest thought about Dr. Ren was "she looks too young to know about any of this". But as soon as I took a seat and spoke to her with my mother, everything changed. She was really confident in what she was doing, she focused mainly on my concerns and goals. She was very specific and we talked about all my options - she wanted to make sure i knew what i was getting myself into and that this was no joke. She was very blunt about things and their consequences if the rules weren't followed. She gave me a folder with instructions and how i should eat pre-op and post-op. this packet also included a list of vitamins, safe foods and when i could eat them. The office staff was awesome! really nice and just a comfortable feeling overall. After my surgery, i received some more papers with numbers i should call in case of anything. They have also been very helpful. Oh, and the surgical competence and bedside manner are both great! I definitely recommend her!
When I first found Dr. Ren, I truely felt blessed because she was someone I regarded as smart, caring and exteremly capable but I am now, however, changing my review because of the complications I went through, the ill-advice she gave me and the abandonment I experienced when I was at my worst hour.
Long story short; I was de-banded by another sugereon because of erosion and since then--I have regained 80 pounds. I went from a size 8 to a 18...again.
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Dr. Ren is the consummate professional. I had total faith in her abilities as a surgeon after the very first informational session. She is a busy person, but does not make you feel like you’re just another number. Furthermore, her bed side manner was just right. I had my surgery early in the morning, but she was in the O.R. with other patients all day long. Nevertheless, she came up to visit with each patient before she went home for the day. I would recommend her to anyone without reservation. She is very good at what she does.
I've met Dr. Ren twice, once at the information session and then the second time when I had my consult with her. I like her very much! She seems like the sweetest person.rnrnThe office staff has been great, I haven't met anyone that I haven't liked so far, so that is really good.rnrnAs for aftercare...... you are in her office once a month! They do very close follow-up, no slacking off!rnrnOverall, I would rate Dr. Ren a 10! She's one of the Best and has one of the Best in her practice with her in Dr. Fielding so 2 top notch surgeon's under one roof!
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1st Impression: She really wants you to succed. And she really wants to make sure that you understand what you are getting into. Very busy though.
My first impression of Dr. Ren was caring,professional and a Dr very confident in what she does....Her office staff is GREAT!!! supportive, helpful, concerned, and caring and friendly...There is nothing to not like. Future patients should just trust Dr. Ren and her staff they are very good at what they do and care for you not just a typical Dr's office.Dr Ren addressed the risk of the surgery right on point no betting around the bush, spoke very freely and honestly of all the pros and cons and I enjoy that very much, honesty is the best conforting feeling to know that there is no curiousty of what if, it is all put on the table. I will rate Dr Ren 120% if I can....I would have to answer that surgical competence and bedside manner are great...
I have all good things to say about Dr.Ren, she keeps her answers straight to the point. She answers all of my questions and always set my expectations. It's been three months since I had the lapband surgery and there hasn't been anything that I have been dis- satisied with yet.
