Clarence Holland Jr. Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FACS, FASMBS

Dr Holland is an amazing surgeon, very kind and skilled in what he does. He and his staff and St Luke's are helpfull in all aspects of the surgery process before and after. I couldn't be more pleased with the results of my surgery and I attribute that all to my skillfull surgeon and his team. I am very lucky to have found them.

I am a nurse, and I had done much research before seeing Dr. Holland. I asked him very pointed questions, such as mortalities and problems that he has had. The answers that he gave were what I wanted to hear. I was very impressed with Dr. Holland and his staff. His staff includes people that have had the surgery and can speak from their own experience. Dr. Holland and his staff all stress aftercare through exercise and support group meetings. The support group meetings besides being informative recommend pre-op patients speak with post op people for support and any information. I have nothing but praise for him, and recommend him to anyone that I meet that has questions about the surgery. He is a very modest person and if you consider, at support group when he comes in or is introduced, the entire audience cheers and applauds.

As a Registered Nurse I have known Dr. Holland in a professional capacity for approximately 19 years. He has always been the consummate professional. In the last 6 months I have come to know him in a different capacity - as my surgeon. I had RNY Gastric Bypass on 3/31/2009. I totally trusted Dr. Holland! He is a very caring person, knowledgeable, a skilled surgeon who really advocates for his patients. He not only educates his patients about the surgery itself but wants patients to understand the importance of the life long commitment having WLS entails. Dr. Holland attends the monthly support group meetings and interacts with everyone. His office staff is phenomenal and they work hard as a team to ensure the precertification process works for everyone who can potentially have the surgery. I have been so fortunate to have this skilled and caring surgeon operate on me enabling me to get on with my new and healthier lifestyle. If you are looking for a bariatric surgeon in the Lehigh Valley area then you need to consider Dr. Holland. Thank you Dr. Holland!!

Dr. Holland is a wonderful man who is compassionate about his job. He is also very humble. My first impression of him was he actually cares. I have been to alot of doctors over the years and I have had evil stares along with the glares. I had gone to Dr. Holland almost seven years ago for gastric bypass surgery. He really worried about me with my size and really wanted to help but I was only 18 at that time. He would not perform surgery on me because he did think I was ready. To me that showed he had a heart. I feel as tho if it was just a job, he would of performed the surgery and wouldn\"t have cared if i had any problems handling the surgery or not. So now seven years later, I had the surgery and everything is going pretty good. The one thing he said to me that just made me cry was, \"you suffered enough, time to take care of the problem.\" There isn't a thing i could or would change about him. If there is anyone who would is concidering the surgery Dr. Holland. He is understanding if there is a problem, but he will also make sure you are doing what you have to do. to me that is a doctor a person should have because that shows he can and will help, but also make sure you stay on track to achieve your goal. The office staff is incredable. They take great pride in helping everyone. It's like one big happy family. The web forum for the hospital, is another support group basically like the oh.

I had my surgery with Dr. Holland on Feb. 4, 2008. He was great. I met with another doc. in the area and was told flat out. Nope your ins. wont cover it, you are not a candidate. Even though I was taking 7 medicines daily and insulin 3x a day. I was over 200lbs overweight. I met with Dr. Holland and even though my insurance didn't cover it at the time. He explained how we could get the insurance to cover it with letters of recommendations etc. And Thankfully my Husband got new insurance and we didnt have to take that route. I love Dr. Hollands staff, they are like family. I am greeted by name and feel like they really care about me. I lost 200lbs to date. and love my new size and my new life. Dr. Holland is a true blessing.

Dr. Holland is very patient and kind. You can tell he knows everything about WLS, but he takes the time to explain all of it to his patients. I had a lot of questions for him and I always felt comfortable asking him. His office staff is amazing! They are all so patient, helpful, and kind. They all go above and beyond. The week following my surgery I was having some shortness of breath and heart palpitations. It was just anxiety but Dr. Holland took me seriously. He was patient with me and called me back every time I called the office. I never felt like I was bother him or the staff (even though I probably was!). I did feel like my first visit was pretty quick with him, but since then I have gotten to know him better. If I had anything on the down side it would just be that first appointment. I think it was just a busy day at the office, because I've never felt that way since. He cares so much about all of us. He always seems surprised at how grateful we are. I love that he comes to our support group meetings. After care is a very important part of his program. Both Terri and Maureen follow up with patients right after surgery. There are scheduled appointments after the surgery as well. He has a bariatric on-line forum and monthly support group meetings that are also part of his follow-up programs. Over all I am overwhelmingly grateful that a friend told me about Dr. Holland. He is kind, caring, and beyond skillful. Not only does he have zero deaths, but he has zero leaks. He is great!

Upon first meeting Dr. Holland, you find a quiet, reserved man that takes his work quite seriously. What I have found to be simply amazing is that he truly cares about each and every one of his patients. He wants us to be happy and healthy and he is able to provide the tool to assist us in achieving both. I had my RNY surgery with Dr. Holland April 21, 2008. In 11 months I have lost 171 pounds and Dr. Holland and his staff have been with me every step of the way. If you are looking for a surgeon that is excellent at what he does but will stick with you long after surgery to ensure your success, then Dr. Holland is the surgeon for you! He has given me my life back -- he can do the same for you!

I had my surgery with Dr. Holland on June 2, 2008 and my impression of him when I met him 7 months earlier was impecable. My husband & I were both pleased with Dr. Holland and his staff. My husband had his surgery on July 7, 2008. My impression of Dr. Holland has grown more and more everyday and I thank him for giving me the tool that saved my life and gave my husband back a wife and my kids back a mother. Dr. Holland is a very laid back kind of guy that you really have to talk to get to know him better but once you do you will realize that you made the best choice ever to have yuor surgery done with him. Dr. Holland let's everyone know that he give us the tool but we are the ones that have to make it work. He emphasizes on excercise and the 3 meals a day and no grazing. He save my life as well as my husbands life. I would rate Dr. Holland with an A+++++ as well as giving his entire team the same recognition. If you are going to have the surgery in the Lehigh Valley, please have it with Dr. Holland he will not let you down! It was the best choice we ever made! THANK YOU Dr. Holland and Staff!

Dr.Holland is a very caring and skilled surgeon. However on my first first I was a little nervous and did not really think he may be the surgeon for me, he was all business and that made me nervous. I only saw him once before I scheduled my surgery,on that day he went over all the risks and what was expected of me, because of my insurance I had no waiting period and Jackie in Dr.Hollands office was wonderful in helping me schedule my surgery 3 months after I first saw Dr.Holland. The day of my surgery I was very nervous, Terri, then working for SHH, stayed with me and helped to calm me. Dr.Holland came to talk to me before surgery and was VERY reassuring, At this point I had totally changed my opinion of Dr.Holland, he joked around and was very kind. rnThe next day before I left the hospital, Dr.Holland sat with me and gave me great instructions for the following week. After a week I went in for a follow up visit. Not only was he warm and caring, he was also reassuring me that everything was great. rnThe few times I had to call the office with problems or questions Nina did a wonderful job of answering them, she was also very patient. rnDr.Holland likes to schedule regular visits. At my one month and 6 month appointments I could not be happier with the staff and Dr.Holland himself. After my last visit, I called the office to ask a question and Maureen was helpful and kind. rnI am very grateful for the care and treatment by not only Dr.Holland but the staff of his office. rnI would recommend him to anyone in the Allentown area thinking of having this surgery.

Dr Holland and his staff are wonderful. The entire team from his office to the WLS team at SHH were and are incredible.