Joseph Robles Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Robles and Dr. Aranow did my gastric bypass on April 10th 2014.. I have had nothing but the best care from both of the doctors . When I was contemplating the surgery I was 340lbs! It took me a year to get a date, but on the day of surgery I was at 294 lbs. I am now 19 months post op and I am weighing in at 124 lbs ( as of to day ) .
I can not thank both of the doctors enough. They have helped me get a good quality of life rather then watching it go by,

Dr Robles seems to be one of the kindest Dr's I have ever met. The first time I met him I was made to feel very comfortable. He explained everything to me in detail and made me feel as though I were his only patient. A few months later my husband and I went back to see him and again I was made to feel very comfortable. He explained everything to my husband and again we never felt rushed. He explained the risks of surgery in matter of fact tone of voice but made sure that we knew that my risk factors were very low. Dr Robles is a very confident, empathetic, and caring Physician and I feel very good about putting myself in his hands.

I know that I picked someone who cares about his patients. He wants to know them individually and not just as a chart.

I haven't seen the Dr yet but I picked up my information packet and spoke with the nurse about other evaluations I need to get done.

Dr. Robles is young, very knowledgeable and very laid back. He's compassionate yet stern. I met Dr. Robles at the Bristol Wellness Center and the staff there is wonderful. The office and building was immaculate. He has worked with Dr. Valin and Dr. Reinhold for about 5 years before performing surgery in Bristol with Dr. Chicarelli. He will not perform more than 2 surgeries per week, because he wants each patient to have his undivided attention. He stresses aftercare and the support group meetings. To date I met him for an initial consultaion and my next visit to him will be after the nutritionist and psych evaluation. Dr. Robles was caught me off guard initially. When my name was called to see the doctor, a young man called me and said follow me. This young man was dressed very casual. (polo shirt and khaki shorts) When I went into the examining room I expected the young man to leave but he didn't. He extended his hand out to me and said "Hi, I'm Dr. Robles, It's nice to meet you". I nearly fell out the chair.

My first impression of Dr Robles is that he is great. His mannor of dealing with me and all my questions was great.The office staff was great too.

I have been fortunate, if that's what you want to call it, to have had Dr. Robles assist with a partial nephrectomy I had done in November 2000. I found Dr. Joe to have a caring demeanor and kind sensitivity. He has stressed the importance of a lifetime of care and control. And the surgery being a tool and not a cure. He is well informed and has a protocol of visits to the psychologist and nutritionist, both pre and post op. It is mandatory for success of the RNY. A comforting piece of information he has shared, is that the hospitol staff is well versed in their responsibility and care of the gastric bypass patient, both in ICU and post-surgical care. He has a debreifing with the staff as to the patient prior to surgery and to what their specific needs may be. He makes me feel secure with his decision and planning, as he does his surgeries on Monday's(usually) so that the debriefed hospital staff is there for the week before the weekenders come in. I believe that surgical competence is necessary for a successful and well administered operation, and as importantly, bedside manners, for a healthy and stabilizing recovery. I find Dr. Joe to possess these qualities.