Douglas M. Krahn Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

My first impression of Dr. Krahn was that he truly cared about me as an individual. His office staff was always helpful and informative. They make you feel very comfortable and in good care. Patients should understand that the appointments do not run on time because the nurses spend as much time as you need talking with you, so be prepared to wait in the waiting room, but I found it was a great opportunity to talk with others who have had surgery or are preparing for it. Great information is shared in that waiting room. Also I followed the doctors directions before and after surgery so I had no problems at all. I did not very from the diet he gave. Dr Krahn feels it is very important for the aftercare program and follow up visits are mandatory, and with good reason. All the possible risks involved were made very clear to me and I felt confident that I would be in good hands during and after the surgery. Dr. Krahn spoke with me just before surgery and I can truly say I was completely at ease when I went into surgery. The staff at St. Bernadine's Hospital were amazing, in the surgery room before and the after care was more than I could have hoped for, they understood my needs. Very caring and kind. I would highly recommend Dr. Krahn and his staff as well as St. Bernardine's. Thanks for the tool that gives me a healthier life. One year after surgery, I've lost 95lbs and feel great.

My first impression of Dr. Krahn is that he was very nice, professional and did not rush he is great and so is his staff!

Dr. Krahn seems very nice, Quite! I felt like if I did not ask he would not tell. His staff to this point have been very helpful.

Nothing but good things to say about Dr Krahn, his Assistant Brian and the entire staff.rnFrom my very first seminar, to my consultation and now after my surgery, they have taken excellent care of me and given very good education both pre and postop. rnI sincerely feel as though Dr Krahn and his staff truly care.. that is priceless !!rnI did have a complication after surgery but even so, I was completely comfortable knowing that they were doing everything possible to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

Very handsome, compassionate, and knowledgable. Very firm, absolute. Listens and answers questions is always available.rnHad a very informative pre-surgery seminar, lost of tesitmonies, compassionate fun nurses, adressed all the aftercare, risks, and affirmed me as a good candidate. I believe surgical competence is foremost, but I appreciate a good Dr. who can talk well and care. I've had both. This Dr. is excellent. Surgery is set for sometime in Feb.rnrnOnly negative is that we both talk fast. He outalked me. Which is O.K. I tend to be a motor mouth.rnrnExtra comment - I had a lot of pre op work to do. Surgery was not until May 18, 05. It was difficult getting information on when the surgery was, so I was uncomfortable in April and almost back out. But I'm glad I stayed. I had the best. IT was well worth waiting for.

My first impression of Dr. Krahn was that he was down to earth and direct, which is what I wanted; a surgeon who would take the time to explain things to you without talking down to you would make it easier for me to go through with the surgery. My impression has been pretty much right on. His office staff is thorough, courteous, and thoughtful. Patients should know Dr. Krahn's office staff are professional and compassionate. I'd rate my surgeon and his staff as high as I could rate them. The only occasional problem is getting someone on the phone when you call the office. I was a bit disappointed I couldn't see him after surgery because he was busy at another facility and another doctor looked in on me. I'd have preferred he had seen me in the few days immediately after the surgery. I would highly recommend Dr. Krahn and his staff to anyone seeking gastric bypass surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Krahn was neutral. He seemed okay. I need to give it a little more time. I have met with him one time. rnrnSteve did my psych evauation and I thought he was very pleasant. rnrnThe rest will have to wait until after surgery.

I liked Dr. Krahn and all his staff! They were great. The have a way of making you fell like part of the family.They went over all the risks of the surgery and made sure I was sure what I was getting in to. They were wonderful.

Dr. Krahn and his staff are a wonderful group of caring and compassionate people. The treat everyone with the utmost respect and care. It is more like being a member of their family, rather than a patient in his practice. Everyone there makes it their mission to see that you are seen and cared for in a timely manner, from office visits, to compiling information, tests and insurance documents all necessary in the approval process. Dr. Krahn and his staff of nurses are all willing to discuss the pros and cons, procedures, risks, etc. involved with WLS. He and his staff are very involved in the world of Bariatrics. I would highly recommend him to anyone thinking of taking this journey!

Dr. Krahn is a very capable doctor; a complete professional! I am totally impressed that he has staffed his office with people who are informed and caring about the various surgeries and the patients who are having or who had the surgeries. Dr. Krahn is a straight forward doctor and is thorough when giving answers. I appreciate how his nursing staff seem to be the warmer side of his practice, but they too are very informative and go beyond what patients have grown to expect from other medical practices. Anyone considering gastric bypass would be in great hands if they chose Dr. Krahn and his staff for their surgery! in addition, I am grateful they provide after surgery care via monthly support groups led by a professional counselor and a nurse. My surgery was at St. Bernadines and they also gave great care, while I was there for 3 days. Because they are a Catholic hospital, a wonderful nun would come by to visit. Her stay was only a couple of minutes, but she conveyed that she was praying for me. The whole surgery process was a complete great event that has given me what was needed to start my new life with hope and confidence.