Emanuele Lo Menzo Bariatric Surgeon M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. LoMenzo is an outstanding surgeon who is truly dedicated to helping the obese achieve a much better way of life. From my first meeting with him in a seminar, through the surgery and post-op appointment, I was impressed with his knowledge, skill, and compassion. Every step in the bariatric process was thoroughly discussed. In addition to being meticulous and gifted, his understated, professional manner was most comforting.

I had my rny on 8/17/2010 with Dr. Lomenzo and he has changed my life. Dr.Lomenzo is very easy to talk to and will answere any questions you have. My experience at UMMC was wonderful and I will forever be greatful to Dr. Lomenzo...

I meet Dr LoMenzo in Jan. at a seminar he did in the UMMS. He was very upfront and answered all our questions. I was nerves about the whole surgery and what I was going to get done at the time, but after the seminar I had a more under standing of each surgery and what was right for me he explained each one in a whole to give you the ins and outs of them and what will work better for the few of us concufused about what we wanted. He stesses after care to help keep you on the right track and focused on your goals. He gave us all the risks on every surgery and the one he thinks are the the most successful. I thought he was very involved and concerned for all his patients before and after.I had my first one on one with him the next month after a talk with my family to let them know what I was going to do. I have got the go ahead from my primary Dr. also which told me that I should have done this a long time ago and she was glad i made my mind up after fighting for so many years with this. I have all my test done and I am on my way to my 5th nutrition visit with one more after that then I will see what is next hopefully my date.

Dr. Lo Menzo was fantastic right off the bat! He spoke to my husband and I at length about the surgery and answered any questions we had. His bedside manner was geniune and comforting, I knew right away he would be the one! My impression did not change over time except that I didn't expect he would still be as concerned and have as much care when everything was said and done, but he does! He always wants to know how I am, how things are going and if I have any questions or problems. The office staff is also a vital tool in this surgery. They were very helpful in answering my questions, taking my million calls and providing me with the knowledge I requested and also, the comfort I needed during the waiting period for insurance, etc. He has a stellar team working with him! Aftercare is extremely important to Dr. Lo Menzo. And I believe it is very important to see the surgeon on a regular basis, check in, see how you're doing, check your bloodwork, make sure everything is still working for you. The aftercare program is follow-up visits every 3 months until 18 months post-op, and then every year thereafter. However, if there ever is an issue you can always make an appointment to see him. I would rate Dr. Lo Menzo an A+! He is not only a highly skilled surgeon, he is also a down to earth, funny, decent human being who truly enjoys what he does and I feel very lucky to have found him.
P.S. Although there is a paragraph warning that 100% positive reviews are suspect and less informative, I truly have NOTHING negative to say about my surgeon or his staff. I would choose him again and again, and also recommend him to anyone.

I have only met him twice now. Once at the seminar and another time in his office. But I feel confident in his abilities and like his background. I think this is going to go well.