Daniel Lane Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I saw Dr.Lane in Jan. 2001 for my first
visit. He was very kind and listened to
what I had to say. He explained to me and my
husband the procedure, the risks and the
benefits.
He asked if we had any questions,and answered
all of them.(I had a list written down)
He explained the aftercare in detail.
He is very personable.
I was satisified with him on all counts.
Now just doing the hurry up and wait process.

Dr.Daniel Lane is a very wonderful, respectful, kind, younger surgeon with great wisdom. After my first visit with him, I found him to be very interested in "ME" the person to help me with the "problem" I was living with. He listen, he answered, then the steps began to get me to surgery - His staff of nurses, insurance people, secretaries all are so caring and friendly - they all care and are part of the big family, in my opinion..

My first impression of Dr. Lane was that he was a very caring person. Marcella is very nice and understanding. I had to wait about one hour or so before I even seen the Dr. and I hate waiting.

WHEN I FIRST MET MY DOCTOR I WAS REALLY IMPRESSED WITH HIM EVEN THOUGH HE WAS NOT MY
ORIGINAL CHOICE. I WANTED ONE OF HIS PARTNERS
BUT HE WAS BOOKED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. I HAD
MY SURGERY ON 5/23/01. AFTER THE INITIAL 24
HRS OF NO LIQUIDS I TRIED TO DRINK WATER, AND
BROTH BUT NOTHING WOULD STAY DOWN. I KEPT
ASKING THE NURSES STAFF IF THIS WAS NORMAL AND THE TOLD ME SOMETIMES IT TOOK A FEW DAYS
TO GET ON TRACK. THE DOCTOR TOLD ME THE SAME
I WAS EVEN THROWING UP WHEN I DID NOT EAT OR
DRINK ANYTHING. IT WAS SOME KIND OF MUCUS-LIKE MATERIAL. AFTER 4 LONG DAYS OF THIS I
TOLD THE NURSE TO CALL DR. LANE. I WAS INFORMED HE HAD GONE OUT OF TOWN FOR THE
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. AN PARTNER IN HIS OFFICE CAME IN AND ORDERED AN UPPER GI TO SEE
IF HE COULD FIND THE PROBLEM. DR. LANE HAD
LEFT A KINK IN MY INTESTINE!!NO WONDER I COULDN'T EAT OR DRINK. I WAS SCHEDULED FOR
A SECOND SURGERY THE NEXT DAY. IN THE MEAN
TIME A TUBE WAS INSERTED IN MY STOMACH TO
PUMP OUT ALL THE YUCK THAT HAD BUILT UP AND
WAS CAUSING ME TO THROW UP. BOY WAS THAT FUN!
I SPENT A DAY IN ICU AFTER THE SECOND SURGERY
DUE TO A FEVER CAUSED BY THE CENTRAL LINE THAT DR. LANE HAD PUT IN BEFORE THE SECOND
SURGERY. HE WAS TWO FOR TWO ON MY CASE!! I
DID NOT SEE HIM BUT ONE MORE TIME BEFORE I
WENT HOME BUT HE DID APOLOGIZE TO ME WHEN I
WENT FOR MY WEEKS CHECKUP FOR PUTTING ME
THROUGH SO MUCH. I KNOW HE IS A COMPETENT
SURGEON I GUESS HE JUST HAD A BAD DAY.

On my first visit with Dr. Lane I was astonished at the time he spent with me. Doctors usually walk in, read your chart and walk back out, but he pulled up a chair and actually listened to me. I had a lot of questions and he answered them all. He explained the procedure, risk involved, and most importantly he gave me the statistics. This was important because it let me relate previous surgeries to this one. This surgery carries the same or less risks as any other surgery performed on an obesed person. I wouldn't say his staff was friendly, but they were not rude either. They were busy taking care of patients and paperwork. They are extremely friendly and patient over the phone. I called (pestered) them several times, but they never got ugly with me and always did what they promised. We talked about aftercare and I'm sure he'll tell me more after the surgery. So far he's an eight, but I'll tell more after the surgery.

EXCELLENT SURGEON. EXCELLENT BEDSIDE MANNER.

MY IMPRESSION IS THE SAME.

VERY FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.

NOTHING.

THAT HE SHOULD BE EVERY ONE'S FIRST CHOICE FOR A SURGEON.

VERY GOOD IN FOLLOW-UP AND POST-OP.
THEY ARE AFFILIATED WITH A SUPPORT GROUP AT
THE MAIN HOSPITAL....
HE ADDRESSED ALL OF THE CONCERNS.

HE IS A MOST EXCELLENT SURGEON.
BOTH ARE GREAT....

I really liked him. He took the time to talk to me and answer all my questions. His staff was very friendly. They told me what I would need before my first visit so that I could bring as much as possible with me. He has taken time to talk to me at each visit and was very nice to my husband and didnot mind talking to him. He let me know all the risks and was very detailed about what to expect after the surgery. He has been very supportive and pleased with my progress. The only negative is the lack of any type of support group. This may be due to my distance from his office.

Dr. Lane is a tall slender man who appear to
be in his mid thirties. He was very professional, yet down to earth. He wanted to be sure I understood all of the possible risk and the long term committment to diet and exercise. I had done my homework, so I was familar with the procedure reccommended. The staff was friendly and helpful. I've called several times and they have been helpful on each occassion. As far as my first visit goes, I'm impressed.

My first impression of Dr. Lane and his staff was that they were all VERY kind and understanding about being over weight. He explained everything to me and answered all my questions. I left his office and cried because for the first time a doctor truely understood.

I have not found anything that I don't like about Dr.Lane or his staff. He has a structured aftercare program for the rest of your life.

Every appointment I have had has been great. I have never waited more than 5-7 minutes to see the doctor and the first call I made I got an appointment the next day.