David C. Voellinger Bariatric Surgeon MD,FACS, FASMBS

I am 15 years post op from RNY Gastric Bypass at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte NC.
My pre op weight was 262. My highest weight was 300. At 15 years post op, i am 150 pounds at 5’6 inches with a BMI of 24.5.
Dr Voellinger always had the prettiest eyes. It was my soothing factor in the OR (over his OR mask), as he asked me if i was ready..... my words, “let’s get this party started”!
I am grateful for this man and all he did for me!
I would love to share my story at 15+ years post op, and still a “success story”!
Dr Voellinger was the BEST DOCTOR! I’ll forever be grateful for him!

Dr. V had been excellent on preparing me for my revision. When I first started my journey with him I felt like he is going to do his best in getting me back on track and he has. I would recommend him to anyone that wants to have wls or a revision

Dr. Voellinger is a WONDERFUL man. I love him dearly and I owe him my life! He is super encouraging and always takes the time to listen to your concerns and give you true and honest feedback. GOD FORBID he is EVER on time, but he makes up for it with his attention. The office has changed recently because it was bought by Novant. Due to these changes, alot of people are not as happy as they were before, but I think that the purchase has a ton to do with the economy, just like everything else. I have got a lapband and he has dealt with EVERY issue I have ever had, including massive reflux, a flip-flopping port and weird hiccups that turned out to be a hernia....

Really good dr , he did my husband bob too

Great dr :)

I would be doing this man a grave injustice if I didn't give him rave reviews! He listens to you as a patient (at our first consult he mentioned the RNY, but I wanted the DS and told him why, and he agreed that I had done my homework and knew what I wanted.)

He never acts rushed during your visits, he gives you his undivided attention, and his staff is awesome. They were courteous, knowledgeable, and got back to me promptly if I left a message.

The morning of surgery, he came out and spoke to me while they were starting an IV, and went out and spoke to my husband after surgery to let him know how everything went (surgery only took 2.5-3 hours).

When I developed issues 2 days after surgery (right before he was going to release me), he came to the hospital at 4am to personally find out what was going on. (I couldn't walk...literally. It turned out to be an electrolyte imbalance).

He is a great surgeon, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area.

Dr Voellinger is a great physician and a fine man. He seems a bit no nonsense at first but is actually warm and funny. He did a great job with my surgery! I am 7 months out 75% weight loss (93 lbs) and I am excited about life. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to walk out of that hospital a different person. Dr V. is very blunt about surgical risk, he is more than competent and very knowledgeable.
The nutritionist is more geared toward RNY and Lapband but with the vast support from my DS group I am figuring everything I need to know out.

I really like him as a DR. I felt the most comfortable with him but his office is a nightmare when going through the insurance process. I am seriously contemplating changing surgeons but he was the only one I felt comfortable with but the office is the worst.

I think my surgeon is the greatest! Yeah, the process is long..he has alot of requirements: seminar, classes, paperwork, appointments, 2 week liquid pre-op diet...BUT, I was well-prepared for all that VSG entails, got insurance approval 1st time around, and had a truly uneventful surgery! All the "pre" stuff is in the patient's best interest. My recovery has been smooth, & I feel truly grateful for the skill & knowledge Dr. Voellinger posesses! His staff is great..willing to answer any questions & help in any way they can. Thanks Dr. V for the second chance at a "normal" life!!

My first impression of Dr. Voellinger was a great one. He's straight-forward, informative, and shows a genuine desire to listen and help. I was referred to him from another surgeon who no longer performs RNY. He stream lined the patient process and accepted all paperwork as is from my old surgeon. Others in my area weren't willing to do so-meaning me starting over from square one!. His staff is great as well. He clears time to see each patient through every step of the way from the initial consult-through recovery-and through all post op visits. He is also determined to promote long term success and has a dedicated post-op team that work with you beyond the surgery date. He communicated all aspects of the surgery good and bad-no tables were left unturned. I rate him as a 10.