Dmitri Baranov Bariatric Surgeon MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM

I had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy on 10/30/2017 with Dr. Baranov. The experience so far has been much less painful than I expected. Dr Baranov is straight and to the point. He makes sure you are knowledgeable of everything that will occur throughout the process and even called me on Sunday night to see how I was doing. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to change their life physically.

Are you morbidly obese and looking to have gastric bypass surgery? Has your research confused or discouraged you? Do you know other people who have had the procedure and have been unsuccessful long-term? Well, that was my state of mind BEFORE my Primary Care physician, Dr. Susan Muller, referred me to Dr. Dmitri Baranov, of the Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and Weight-Loss Program.

The first step was to attend an informational session, followed by a Q & A given by Dr. Baranov himself! Pre-received misinformation was replaced with scientific fact. I found Dr. Baranov to be a skilled communicator who is easily understood, credible, and entertaining too! Throughout the following months, you meet his staff, who too, conduct themselves with professional excellence. You are informed every step of the way, encouraged, and given tools to help you successfully lose weight long-term. Some of these tools include a monthly support group, a YMCA evaluation, nutrition consults, a psych eval, and monthly visits with a RN.

Dr. Baranov performed my Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery on Oct. 02, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital. During my 33 hour stay, I personally saw Dr. Baranov 4 times! Once before surgery, once after recovery, and twice on the day after my surgery. He personally insures that you understand your instructions and what to expect. He personally calls his patients at home, in my case 6 days after my surgery, to see how you're doing, and is always pleased to answer YOUR question(s), even though he has most probably answered the same question thousands of times!

In conclusion, I believe that long-term success after having gastric bypass surgery is FIRST dependent on THE SURGEON YOU CHOOSE. I highly recommend that you contact Dr. Baranov at (518)693-4699, and see for yourself that this standard of excellence really exists and that you too can successfully lose weight long-term and greatly improve your health and well-being doing so!

Dr. Baranov and his team are the best of the best. They handle each person with care and dignity. I have not felt this good in many many years. thank you Dr. Baranov.

From an early age I struggled with Obesity and I had thought for the longest time that was just the life I was going to live. I also struggled with everyday pain and depression due to this condition. I didn't think anything was going to change until we came across the possibility of Bariatric Surgery. At the recommendation of my Primary Care Provider we signed up for a Seminar with Dr Baranov. It was very informative and good to see that the surgeon himself was teaching the seminar. My wife started on the program first and I noticed how well his office and staff treated her pre-op and post-op that I decided to join the program officially myself. I'm glad I made the choice to have Dr. Baranov and his staff assist me in my journey.

Dr. Baronov was referred to me by my physician as the most highly qualified bariatric specialist in the area. His program is the most encompassing of anything I could have imagined. I knew once I attended the informational seminar and met Dr. Baronov himself that his practice was organized, professional and effective. After my initial information seminar I scheduled an appointment with him for a consultation. It was two hours long which first gave his excellent staff time to fully evaluate me and then all the time in the world that I needed to sit with Dr. Baronov . We discussed with pictures, the procedure options and how they would affect my life. We then discussed best practices for pre and post success and I was made to understand the commitment required to gain the improved health that I was seeking. Dr. Baronov is not only the finest specialist I have ever encountered, but he is a genuinely kind man with a professional "no nonsense attitude" who also possesses a delightfully dry sense of humor. As a patient I feel respected and feel as I have every opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns with him.

Although the pre op criteria may seem daunting, I was pleased that Dr. Baronov was so determined not to let anything go. Without his experience and determination to know everything I would never have known about some potentially serious issues which were brought to light and addressed prior to surgery. I am currently one week out from my surgery and felt exceptionally well right from recovery. With Dr. Baronov's help and my commitment to following his very specific instructions I expect wonderful results. I have made a decision not to weigh myself until I see him at one month post op as I dont want my success to be number driven. I know that if I follow his proven plan my results can only be positive. Next steps are to fully take advantage of his support groups to gain more knowledge of life post op. This surgery will change my life and I can only say thank you to my primary for directing me to the best qualified specialist to make that change possible.

I just had the gastric sleeve surgery with Dr Baranov and can't give you results just yet because it has only been a week. I wanted to tell you all how amazing this staff is and the care Dr. Baranov puts into each patient. I was very wary of doing elective surgery and went to one of his seminars to see what I thought. He is very thorough and clinical in his speech and doesn't mince words. I liked that. This is what you have to do....if you don't do it you won't be successful. PERFECT. Follow the rules and you will do fine. My journey still continues as I really have just started. I think the entire process of meeting a YMCA coach to a psychiatrist to a wonderful convo with a nutritionist was all extremely worthwhile. I am learning about myself and about how food doesn't have to control me. Dr. Baranov personally called me on a Sunday night to see how I was doing. What Dr. does that nowadays? His staff, the hospital and his dedication to his practice/patients makes it a no brainer of who to choose. You can do this, I did. Follow the rules and you will smile again.

i am a 52 year old man who one year ago was 300 lb. a type 2 diabetic on an insulin pump for the last 12 years and could not get my sugars down. i have all kinds of side effects from my diabetes and needed to do something .i found Dr Baranov on line looked at his site and then went to his info session. then i met with him and his staff on on one. i then started a 4 mount diet with him that was required by my insurance . then we set the date for Feb 13 2017.today is the 25 i am in my second week post surgery . and i am very unpressed with the post care. i call in my # for BG and blood presser. some times they call me to see how i am doing and not only from his PA but from him self calls .he also did this in the hospital his PA would come in and see me then he would some days it was 4 times .the last time i got my weight was on the 22 and i was down to 223 lb my # are in the very low 100 or 90s. this is the first time after finding out that i was a diabetic in 1989 that i can say my diabetes is under control my last A1C was 8.7 cant Waite to see my next one . i am so happy with my choice to go to DR Baranov and Saratoga hospital . go to his site and look it over you will love what you see and the care you receive. i would like to thank all of his staff and himself for my treatment so far.you all are awesome in my book!!!!!!!!

At age 7 I remember weighing 140lbs. I've done everything I could to loose weight with virtually no results. At my physical last year I talked with my primary Dr. about my fears. I was 33 and weighed 271 lbs. I have fibromyalgia, high bloodpressure, high cholesterol, restless legs, asthma and a BMI over 40. My father had a heart attack & 4 way bypass at age 45, has diabeties, severe arthritis, & high blood pressure. My mother is severely morbidly obese (5' 1" & weighs 280lbs). She has severe COPD, high blood pressure, severe osteoarthritis, & sleep apnea. All three of my aunts (her sisters) died from heartattacks before age 65.
I was scared for my future. How much more pain would my body go thru and how much time did I have left with my kids before my weight would eventually kill me? My Dr. said, "I had to do something drastic now, at a young age, to not have my parents medical problems. Dr. Baranov in saratoga is a highly recommended bariatric surgeon & has an outstanding success rate." He advised me to attend a seminar & the support groups to see my options.
So I attended a support group hosted by his staff and I was blown away. The struggle was real & I was not alone. Others there were at all stages of thier journies. That support group solidified my decision. I had to meet this Dr, I had to see if he could help me change my life.
After meeting him & seeing the professionalism and dedication he has to helping his patients, I knew, if I had bariatric surgery, I wanted him to be my Dr.! He conducted the informational seminar himself, talking with everyone personally and answering everyone's questions. Durring my apt he was very clear, and asked me tons of questions. In a very short amount of time, he had my health history, my present situation and my genetic future in hand. He agreed with my primary Dr. & would do my surgery! All of his staff were welcoming, informative and supportive. I started a strict bariatric pre op diet and my 6 month insurance approval process. I attended every monthly support group and was loosing weight that I never could before! On my day of surgery, I was about 30LBS down from my highest weight! Today, I am one week post op. My surgery went very well. I woke with very little pain. Gas pain and nausea from the anesthesia was the worst of it. I was given IV medications and fluids to help and allowed to rest. That night, I was up walking the halls, sipping water and taking care of myself. I was able to shower, groom and dress. My room was private, immaculate, and modern. Nurses were very attentive to my needs and care. Tylonol was all I needed for pain & I went home the next day! My incisions look great, I feel great. I cannot wait to weigh in at my post op apt and see how much more weight I have lost! I am very happy and optimistic with my new future. Dr. Baranov has not only helped change my life he has changed my whole families lives and our futures!

For as long as I can remember I have struggled with my weight. At the age of 21 I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, and now I am 42. Three years ago I began using an insulin pump. I felt like "that was it," I was going to have an insulin pump for the rest of my life. After trying every "diet" I could, including Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach, Health Management Resources (HMR), along with several prescription weight loss medications, in an effort to lose weight and help control my diabetes I decided to look into bariatric surgery.

Upon recommendation from a trusted health care provider and a family member, my husband and I both signed up for an informational session with Dr. Dmitri Baranov in Saratoga, NY. I was immediately impressed that Dr, Baranov himself conducted the seminar, which was very informative. His demeanor and professionalism made me feel very comfortable and excited about going further with my decision to have Dr. Baranov preform my Roux-end-Y Gastric Bypass surgery. He was very straight forward and I felt as though he expected the same level of honestly and effort from his patients and I would expect from a surgeon.

Beginning with my very first phone call to Dr. Baranov's office I have felt comfortable. His entire staff is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Everyone is extremely helpful and supportive. I live 2 hours away from Dr. Baranov's office, and I could have chosen a surgeon closer, but I am so glad I didn't. The extra drive was well worth it. I had surgery 5 days ago and feel amazing. I have been walking since I was out of recovery and in my private room. Dr. Baranov checked on me shortly after. I have called the office every day since to report my sugar and blood pressure readings and have received very prompt return calls with daily instructions, even on the weekend. I have never felt alone during this process and look forward to using the "Tool" that Dr. Baranov has given me to live a healthy and long life. Thank you Dr. Baranov and your amazing staff for giving me my life back. I am off of my insulin pump, and almost off of insulin all together. I trust Dr. Baranov 100% and then some, and strongly recommend him and his office to anyone interested in Bariatric surgery.

R.M.Rilke said..."You are not too old and it is not too late."

Dr. Baranov basically said the same thing to me when I voiced my concerns about having bariatric surgery at age 64. That was in January 2016. I started my journey then and I am currently down 78 pounds and going strong! No more diabetes or cholesterol medicine and the dosage of my blood pressure medicatication has recently been lowered.

I can't say enough about Dr. Baranov and his entire staff ! Right from the the time I attended his seminar, I knew that he was the surgeon for me and over the past year the support I have received has been phenomenal. Every question I've had pre and post op has been answered promptly and I have never felt like I was" just another patient."

Thank you, thank you, thank you Dr. Baranov, and your entire team, for giving me my life back!!