John Zografakis Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

The entire staff at Summa Bariatric Center are all the best.rnThey make you feel so comfortable with every visit.

Dr. Z is one of the most encouraging and positive people I have ever met. He is the whole reason I chose to have surgery at ACH. I would recommend him to anyone. His staff is incredible. They are all friendly, helpful and extremely competent. They are dedicated to the program and to their patients. They have an excellent aftercare program that includes exercise assessments, online support, support groups, educational classes and regular medical visits.

I took my husband and mother with my for my initial consult with Dr Z. and he was amazing with them both! He answered all their questions and addressed their concerns in a very reassuring manner in language they could understand. I really appreciated his patience with all 3 of us, he helped my support system feel alot better about my surgery!!rnrnI have been in touch with Dr Z for the last 3 years and found him as helpful and understanding now as he was then. :o)

My first impression of Dr. Zografakis was a good one. He was very intelligent , compassionate and understanding. rnRight off the back I knew I could open up and speak with him about my questions and concerns. rn Dr. Zografakis has a very pleasant attitude and is willing to work with you every step of the way.rnHis staff are just as nice as he is. rnI am truly happy to be a patient of his.rnDr. Z, you are like a angel with wings : )

I have to say that my first impression of Dr. Z was that he was the nicest physicians I have ever met! He has a great sense of humor and really takes time to listen to his patients and answer any questions that were asked. He didn't rush me or make me feel uncomfortable in any way. rnrnHis entire staff is just as friendly as he is. I totally 100% recommend Dr. Zografakis and his office staff to anyone in the Akron area considering weight loss surgery. rnrnMy surgery went wonderful and I have had no complications whatsoever. THANK YOU DR. ZOGRAFAKIS!! You have changed my life!!!

I had a wonderful first impression of Dr. Z. He is one of the main reasons I chose to have the surgery at Akron City. He is very competent and made me feel very at ease from the first time I met him. (I was very nervous about having the surgery until I met him and heard about his record) The office staff is great. Very supportive. Follow your doctors instructions! It will help prepare you for the surgery. The aftercare is incredible. They walk you through every step of the way and address all of your concerns. After attending the first informational seminar, I felt much more strongly about having the surgery. I went through so many tests and procedures to prepare me for this surgery, and the follow up after surgery care is awesome! I have recommended Dr. Z to my sister and anyone else interested in having this procedure. The risks were fully explained to me and there was no pressure to decide.rnI would give Dr. Z. a 10. I don't think I could be more pleased with the surgery or his bedside manner.

My first impression of this man, was that he was going to save my life!!! I cried when he walked in the door and I met him for the first time. He is very upfront and doesn't sugar coat anything. He demands compliance to the program, but will help you every step of the way. His office staff is wonderful as well!

My Surgeon is the best ! he makes sure that every thing is done and hes very good Akron City (SUMMA) Just recieved the CENTER of award of EXCELLENCE this fall I had my surgery on October 31st and doing very good .His office staff is the best they make you feel very at home and over all I would recomend him to any one that wants to have the surgery

Dr. Zografakis is a really good surgeon who doesn't beat around the bush about anything. He tells it like it is and although a little nerve racking, I appreciate that. Nobody likes to be told that you're unhealthy and going to live a shorter life because of it. But, he pulls no punches. He has very nice staff and everyone there takes good care of you. He's very insistent on support groups and the aftercare program, basically you'll be part of his \"system\" for the rest of your life. He's very informative about everything he's going to do in surgery and explained the risks in great detail. I would definitely recommend him to anyone, he's the best. I'm worried about surgery but he's made it comfortable for me and I totally trust him. I know he'll do what's best and take care of me. He's very thorough!

Well where do I begin.... I was supposed to get on here last year and do this, but time flies and life is hectic, but what a year.... My date of surgery was October 2, 2006. What can I saw about Dr. Z and the staff.... not enough great things... They gave me my life back... I have never felt so great ever, and am still losing... I am a whole new person and would recommend anyone who is even remotely thinking about it, to just do it.... the outcome is fantastic. I would do it all over again and again if I had to. The staff is so caring and willing to help you in anyway possible and Dr. Z is one in a million and I cannot thank him enough for what he has done for me and my life. I owe him big time :) Thanks again to Dr. Z and all the girls in his wonderful staff.... :)