David C. Voellinger Bariatric Surgeon MD,FACS, FASMBS
10 yr Experience
10 yr in Bariatrics
10 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
10 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
100% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 75
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
10 yr Experience
10 yr in Bariatrics
10 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
10 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
100% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 75
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
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My surgeon was David Voellinger. He was kind and informative at first, and over time I found that he remained concerned and involved. His staff is wonderful. He has a comprehensive post-op program. He really cares about quality of life and long-term outcomes. He teaches his patients that this is a lifestyle change and that it is not a quick fix. I would stand behind his surgical competence as well as his bedside manner. I can't imagine a better weight-loss surgeon.
Dr. V was verry helpful in providing information and answering questions at my initial consult. He explained what steps needed to be taken. He also was clear in the risks in my particular case (revision of a stomach stapling done 25 years ago). His staff at Southeast Bariatrics is verry helpful. Many in fact have been through the procedure. Dr. V. and staff places great emphasis on post care and post surgical check-ins. However, they don't wait until then - you start a program for exercise and nutrition prior to to help you get in better shape to recover from surgery.
Met Dr. V at his office on 7/18 for consult. Met entire staff everyone was great. Everything was as I expected with Dr. V and his staff, thorough and complete. My wife joined me and we had a lot of questions. I wasn’t sure which procedure I wanted to have before this visit, but I have decided for RNY after Dr. V answered all my questions. Now I am completing my gauntlet of pre-op tests and proceedures. Chris
I attended the information seminar given by the hospital, and Dr. Voellinger was a participant in that. I thought he seemed very knowledgeable as well as nice.rnrnI had my initial consult with him on June 20th. Had to wait quite a while, but not too bad. First I saw the nurse who took height, weight, blood pressure, things like that. Then I saw the PA who went over my medical history with me. Then I met Dr. Voellinger, and he was very thorough in his explanations, and answered all my questions. Then they have you meet with one of the nurses who has had WLS herself, to talk about some of the life changes that will be happening. Last, I met with the patient coordinator who gathers up all the information that is needed and submits it to the insurance company.rnrnI have called and emailed several times since then with questions, and they have been good at response time.
Dr. V is wonderful. He does really care about his patients. Many of his staff members have already had the surgery so the whole office is great. Having \"been there\" makes them particularly sensitive to what you are going through. They really want EVERYONE to succeed and that shows in their participation in support groups and in office offerings of products one would usually have to wait for an internet order on. I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon or supporting staff than SEB.
Dr. Voellinger and his staff are wonderful! He and is team are very committed to ensuring that all of your questions are answered. They take you step by step giving you all of the details of what to expect before and after surgery. Dr. Voellinger is a very nice and caring man. He is very patient and detailed I could not have found a better doctor!
My first impression of Dr Voellinger was really good. He explained the surgery,and the risks. Dr V. will answer any questions you may have,but you must pay attention becasue he speaks very quickly. My comfort level with Dr V grew each time I saw him. I felt very comfortable putting my life in his hands. His whole office staff is wonderful. They really made the process as smooth as it could be. There is nothing that I really disliked about Dr V. Future patients should know that sometimes you may have to wait awhile for your first appointmenthe(I think mine was two months) I now he is a man in demand but he will spend what time is need with you. Aftercare is a point that Dr V really pushes. I was impressed with his aftercare program. Dr V was very straight forward regarding the pros and cons of the surgery. He did not sugar coat anything. I think Dr V is a wonderful surgeon, that has helped me change my life. I was impressed by both his surgical competence and bedside manner. You rarely find both in a Dr!
My first impression was that he was just so nice and answered all my questions. He told me everything to expect and all the risk involved with the type of surgery that I have chosen. His office staff is just exceptional-they have been so kind and helpful throughout this whole process. They never made me feel like I was wasting their time or bothering them in any way. He has a very structured aftercare program to help me keep in line with the program and to reach my specific goals.