Harvey Sugerman Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Harvey Sugerman is one of the pioneers of this surgery. Dr. Goodman in New York City said he was his "hero" also. Dr. Sugerman operates out of the Medical College of Virginia. I had my surgery on 12/13/99 and I have done very well to say the least. I have had no complications at all so far! Dr. Sugerman is very well known in the WLS field and speaks all over the country concerning this WLS procedure. I had the open RNY.
Look under the Medical College of Virginia website and then under surgery and you can find his credentials. They are very impressive and that is one of the main reasons, other than referrals from others, why I chose him to do my surgery. I wanted someone who did this surgery a lot and he does! These are my personal impressions of Dr. Sugerman, so check him out yourself!!! He came highly recommended. Ask Dr. G. when he is online some evening!
He does have a very low tolerance for smokers and people who are even thinking about ever eating empty calories again! He is very serious about his work and wants good results for all his patients!

Dr. Sugerman has been very understanding, informative and went to bat with the insurance company to get my surgery approved. His office is very responsive to any request for help or information.