James M. Kane Jr. Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

I have know Dr. Kane Jr and also his dad, I chose Dr. Kane Jr because 9 years ago he and his dad performed a gastroplasty on me, so I felt that only he would know what to do once he got inside my stomach. He has a great bedside manner and I feel is a real caring and compassionate surgeon. His associate that assisted him in the surgery, Dr. Wallace was nice also. But I feel is still learning. I feel that the office has expanded almost too much. Alot of times I was on hold for a long time, although I have to say, when I had questions for the nurse, the message was relayed rather quickly and I was called back within a couple of hours!! Now that's impressive.!!!

I did not have weight loss surgery. My colon ruptured and it just so happened that Dr. Kane Jr. performed my emergency surgery. One word: wonderful. He is absolutely fantastic to talk to and cares a lot about his patients. In addition, it is easy to see that he is very knowledgable about his discipline. However, there was one thing that I had an issue with: his office is so busy that you often wait for a long period of time before seeing him. Anyhow, I would recommend him to anyone!

AWESOME!

I first saw Dr. Kane Jr. in a large meeting where he explained everything you ever wanted to know about the operation and the aftercare. The thing that impressed me the most was that Dr. Kane Jr., after this 3 hour seminar, then stayed until every single question was answered by anyone that wanted to stay. rnrnDr. Kane's staff is wonderful. They are willing to go out of their way for their patients. rnrnOverall, I do not think there is a better staff to do this operation. All the doctors involved are great with both their skills and bedside manner.

Dr. Kane Jr is one of the nicest people I have ever met and he made sure my decision was right for me. He didnt put his personal input in as if I'm just another paycheck for him. His demeanor and job accomplishments make me have complete trust in him and the surgery. I would recommend him to everybody who is thinking of doing this for themselves.

i thought he was great he ask all my question
I THINK THE LADY IN HIS OFF IS GREAT AND VERY HELP.

Dr. Kane is very professional. He is a real advocate for Obesity Surgery. He is on the review board that defines a surgery center as a "Center of Excelence" for bariatric surgery. His practice, Suburban Surgical Associates has recently been awarded the Center of Excellence certification. The practice takes a wholistic approach to weight loss. They have several surgeons and they also are affiliated with pulminoligists, gastroenterologists, physchologists and several other disciplines, all toward making sure that the surgery risks are reduce and the liklihood of success is maximized. As most folks know that are studying this surgery, its not just the suregery that makes it successful, its the "headwork" and lifestyle changes that are equally necessary.

I've been holding off giving a review of Dr. Kane for a while now. Not because anything was wrong.. more because I wanted to make sure I wasn't "honeymooning" because of my joy with having my surgery. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Kane. He's honest, direct and still has a sense of humor. I knew that he was "my doctor" when he started shooting from the hip when I asked questions at the seminar. He treated me, from the first, like I was a person.. a human with feelings and intellect and humor. He probably doesn't even know he did it but that's what made the decision for me. There was no question in my mind that Dr. Kane would treat and care for me like I was important to him. Even now, three months post-op, I still feel the same way. Aftercare has been prompt and with honest concern for my comfort and well-being. Deciding to have this surgery was the best decision I ever made. Deciding to have Dr. Kane perform the surgery was the second best decision I ever made.

Very confident in how Dr Kane presented the seminar

Took lots of time with me on first visit.

His billing girl, Karen was extremely helpful and courteous to me.

Nothing

Dr. Kane lets you know that this is a life changing surgery and make sure it is what you want. You will have to follow his guidelines.
Support groups every other Friday night.

Extremely open and honest

Great

Both Great

My first impression of Dr. Kane Jr was that he was a very nice doctor with good listening skills. He cared about the whole picture.

My impression never changed.

He has an excellent, very busy staff. If calls were not returned sometimes I had to call back again.

There is nothing I don't like about him. I did wish that he followed up after surgery instead of a different member of the staff following up every day.

Allow plenty of time for your visits it is a very busy office. Be prepared with what is asked of you. Including letters of recommendation from other physicians.

He emphasizes aftercare, I have been unable to participate in a lot of it due to physical limitations. With other issues I have going on he has worked with test results my primary care doctor has sent him. He has structured aftercare.

He explains the risks of surgery, he advised me of higher risks due to my other physical injuries.

I would rate him as excellent. If I had it to do over again I would use him.

Both surgical competence and bedside manner are great