David Kam Bariatric Surgeon M.D.
9+ yr Experience
7+ yr in Bariatrics
18+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
4+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 65
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
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9+ yr Experience
7+ yr in Bariatrics
18+ yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
4+ yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 65
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
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My first impression of Dr. Kam was that he was very professional. He got straight to the point and answered any questions I had. He created my trust in him right away, and I believe he'll do a good job on me. When I first met him, I was at my consultation visit and met Dr. Kam, and my patient counselor. Both were very friendly and encouraging.
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I first met Dr. Kam on May 3 for my initial consultation. He was direct and to the point. I thought he was very professional and took the time to answer my questions about the surgery, particularly my interest in a laproscopic procedure (he hopes to become certified late summer 2004 but I wasn't interested in waiting that long for my surgery). His office staff were friendly and helpful. I know some people don't care for Dr. Kam but I never encountered any situations where I wasn't comfortable with him. I felt more at ease with Dr. Kam because of his trauma surgery experience which let me know that he wouldn't be easily rattled in the event of a complication. I was glad I went with Dr. Kam.
I didn't see Dr. Kam for my first follow-up visit because he was getting married so I met with his partner, Dr. Jeff Gauvin. I can see why some like Dr. Gauvin better because he is more friendly and appears to have friendlier bedside manners. With that said, I was pleased with Dr. Kam and would take him as my surgeon again in a heartbeat.
Sparrow Hospital has a comprehensive, multi-discipline approach to WLS. They require their potential surgical patients to attend 4 classes prior to surgery and hope the patients will attend 4 more weeks of classes after surgery. The classes cover pre- and post-operation expectations, dietary demands, and behavioral needs. Some of it was boring but a lot of it was helpful and I appreciated their effort to inform me of the changes that I could expect from the surgery.
Sparrow Weight Management Center also requires the patient to start a liquid diet 4 weeks prior to surgery. I made it through the program (with some cheating) and lost 20 lbs. before I went under the knife. The lost weight improved recovery and better-prepared for the surgery.