David C. Voellinger Bariatric Surgeon MD,FACS, FASMBS

After I have attended several other Bariatric seminars in the Charlotte area. I went to a seminar featuring Southeast Bariatrics. I was so excited and blown away Dr. Voellinger and his staff answered all of my questions regarding the Lap Band. This seminar focused specifically on the Lap Band and the other WLS as a background. That was great. A infomercial film was shown regarding the Lap Band, a power point slide presentation and a question and answer session. They gave us a lot of information in a packet regarding the band. I was in heaven!!!! Other seminars I attended in the area was not as extensive and talked mostly about the other WLS and little focus on the LapBand.rnrnDr. Voellinger was very personable and humorus and he patiently answered all of our questions regarding the band. He also did an excellent job in explaining the what is next, complications and risks of have the Band and financial options. Office consultations were given that very night so no waiting if you wanted an appointment. My consultation with Dr. V is scheduled for Feburay 23, 2007. I am excited and hopeful. I know that he is the surgeon for me. I feel good about Southeast Bariatrics and Dr. V. and his staff. They have a structured and comprehesive aftercare program with support groups. I know I am making the right choice with Dr. Voellinger and Southeast Bariatrics.

I like someone that does their homework on their patients and this is the Doctor that does. You go Dr. Vee!! rnrnI am a transfer patient to him from Dr Zweng and I was accommodated well.rnI was listened too, I was heard!! and I was able to make a educated decision on a change of procedure. I am now doing LAP BAND.rnrnI was impressed and definitely see that his excellent reputation precedes him. He was definetly worth the wait. It is exactly what i want to do and I am confident he will make it happen and I will be safe. rnrnThe staff really is on point I appreciate Bobbi and all her information not to mention she looks fab. Everyone does . It is an inspiration to know that the decision you are making for yourself is a living and breathing person ; successful after their decision.rnrnI love the fact that most of his staff is comprised of former morbidly obese people.rnrnNow that is a good thing. Plenty of people to relate to and have hands on experience when it comes to the answers.rnrnThere is a contract for aftercare which you have to maintain. I was told what would happen every step of the way. The risks were expalined and I was alsogiven a visual of what could happpen and how it can be repaired.rnrnWell, I feel real good about this , lets send up a lil prayer to bless his hands as he operates on others and soon to be me.rnrnI honestly don't have anything negative to say and I like to think I say what I mean . If things change I will post what I know and nothing more. I belive negativity begats negativity and since I dont have it I dont want to air something that just isn't true.rnrnHonestly, he is a good guy simply put, competent and friendly.

I have had a great experience with Dr. V and staff. I started this journey in June, 06-attending Dr.V's WLS information meeting. I was quite impressed with his caring manner and forthrightness in all aspects-both pro and con-of the surgical process. Several of the office staff have had WLS done themselves, making it easy to share your concerns with them. My 1st appointment with Dr. V was in late July. I had nutrional, psychological and exercise evaluations in late August and was approved for surgery by the 1st of October. I was scheduled for a duodenal switch on November 6th. I ended up with a vertical sleeve gastrectomy. Due to adhesions from prior surgeries, Dr V wisely took this option, which we had discussed prior to surgery. He emphasizes the importance of follow-up, both in support groups and in actual office visits. He was quite frank with the risks of surgery, encouraging you from the start to try to lose as many pounds as you can prior to surgery to help decrease the surgical risks. I experienced no problems during surgery or the post-op period. I give him excellent marks for his surgical care. I would rate both his compentence and bedside manner equally.rn

I think Dr. Voellinger is extremely knowledgeable it helps that he had the surgery himself and that some of his staff has had the surgery as well. He discussed the pros along with cons, and was very straight-forward with his expectations of me and accepted my expectations of him. I rate him high in is knowledge, competence

Dr. Voellinger is very straight forward. I liked him from the beginning. His office staff is also very impressive with most having had WLS in the past. There is a wealth of information there and any and all the staff can answer your questions from their past personal experiences with WLS. The risks of surgery are discussed and he emphasis yours based on your medical history. His new office has everyone that is needed for your before and aftercare program. One stop care.rnDr. V. is a \"10\" in my book. His bedside manner is great.

I first met Dr V. in April, when I found out that,I found out that I need to have some revision done. He was extremly friendly and very knowledable. I also like the fact that he has taken care of alot my former surgeons patients that needed revisions and seemed vary familiar with what needed to be done. I received my approval today from my insurance for the revisions and I am very excited.

The first time I saw Dr Voellinger was at the seminar.The next day was my consoltation with him..His office staff is great and so polite even after my 64 questions...LOL.. And he has performed surgery on 3 of his own staff and they all look great..But Dr Voellinger as a person was wonderful to talk to he has a strong voice and knows what he is talking about he was very frank told me all the postives from having this surgery and most important he told me all of the risks the could happen because of this sugery. He put me at ease with his conversations. He is not a surgen that has branched out into this field this is what he specializes in. Helping the obese people to live a longer & healther life.He does have a structed after care whch is great shows that he cares & that he doesn't just open you up and say your done have a nice life. He wants to have a clear picture on your progress.I would rate Dr Voellinger with a super A+ and as for the his bedside manner that is to be seen after my surgery which were doing oct 23rd 2006..rnrn

I met Dr. Voellinger at a seminar presented by him and his staff. My first impression was that he was a surgeon who was proud of his work and wanted to educate those of us in the room about WLS.rnrnWhen I followed up with an appointment with him I noted how friendly and thorogh he was. I have had other surgeons who wouldn't give you more than seconds of their time. Dr. V stayed and answered all of my questions and was very patient with me when I wasn'rt sure of how to phrase a question.rnrnHis staff met with me individually and explained their in the process and gave insights of what to expect. They all reinforced the importance of ther after care and I contracted with him to see him at least once a year after I was discharged fronm the surgery.rnrnI am very confident with him as a surgeon based on the # of procedures he has done and the way he is involved with his patients in the aftercare.

My first encounter with Dr. Voellinger was at at the lap-band seminar and I was extremelly impressed with his presentation and commitment as a Bariatric Surgeon. This is his mission in life, to properly prepare you for surgery, and following you for life after surgery. rnHis office staff are the best and helpful in every step of the way. I feel totally prepared for my surgery on 10/9 and know what to expect after surgery. It is also a comfort to know taht everyone in his office knows who you are, and they are only a phone call away if I run into any problems.rnWould like to emphasize the importance of the support groups. Dr. Voellinger covers everything, and you also receive a gift to start you off on your new journey.rnLinda F. Charlotte,NC

Dr. V seems to be very caring, but also a laid back type of person. He also knows his stuff. But made me feel smart; it's like he already knew I did my homework. My impression still has not changed. When I went into the office for my other appointments he always spoke to me in passing. His office staff seems to be very nice. But the lady that works at the front desk should not be there she should be in the back. This requires someone that is warm and inviting in the front office. The staff mainly focuses on aftercare. Everything I have paid for so far covers preop and postop appointments. They stress that we keep our appointments with the surgeon at least for the first year. He made me aware of the risks, he didn't sugar coat anything. But he did say that I am young and as long as I follow the directions I should be fine. So far he is rated as a \"10\". I think both are great.. He is not very talkative, he is straight to the point and he is confident in what he is doing. This sits very high with me. I want to know that you know what you're doing. So far nothing negative to say.