Marc Bessler Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

He's warm but not too warm. He does his job and does it well.

He's very professional and courteous and is very dedicated to his patients and their well being.
An amazing group of people who know their stuff.
Nothing - I was very impressed since day one

If you want the job done right go see him. He was the first MD in the NY area to perform the gastric bypass.
Aftercare is as important as pre-op care.
He has a great aftercare program as well as a very well monitored website for all his patients as well as the other doctor's in his practice. We have 2 support meetings per month in 2 different locations.

I was very well informed before the surgery.
On a scale of 1-10 where 1 is very bad Dr. Bessler is a 10.

A good doctor not only has surgical competence but also a great bedside manner. Dr. Bessler is there for us before, during and after surgery. He even attends functions we have and boogies down with us. Like I said, he really cares.

Dr. Bessler is cool calm, collective, I asked him several questions, and he answered me honestly. Telling how risky surgery can be. Etc, that I am a great candidate for the surgery. His staffs are wonderful. I have to give it to Lorraine and Nancy.

UPDATE
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all that you have done for me.... and especially being able to make the change in the operating room being that I made a last minute change from (OPEN) to (LAPAROSCOPIC). Dr. Bessler and Dr. John Lew and all the staff were wonderful, they make sure that you are being taking care of, and not just left unattended like some stories I read about peoples stay in the hospital. They all make their rounds to see how well you are doing. Not only was his staff great. The nurses were awesome too Monique, Saddias, Kathy, and Beverly all from seven south. Thank you and May the Lord blesses all to continue to be the person that you are. I would truly refer anyone who is looking to have the surgery and is in need of a good surgeon would truly recommend them to Dr. Bessler and his staff.

My first impression of Dr. Bessler was he was a very caring man not just a doctor. I makd sure that he went over everything with you including answering question with a fine tooth comb. Before you walk out of his office. Plus I automactical like him after meeting his fan club. His office staff is excellent people who are busy but still make time for their patient. My after care was excellent I could not had asked for more. It was better then I excepted for the hospital personell. My doctor and the staff address the risk very clearly and made sure would understood everything before walking out of thier office. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate Dr. Bessler 10 1/2.

Dr. Bessler and his staff at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital are fantastic--the best. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I had LAP RNY on December 17, 2002, and I have lost 60+ pounds in less than 4 months (from a high of 240). My surgery will be profiled this summer on the Discovery Channel series "Second Opinion with Dr. Mehmet Oz." Watch for it!

Very straight forward. He talked to me informing me of everything I needed to know. He made sure I understood how serious this operation is. He asked me often if I had any questions. I informed him, I have been on the computer so much within the last year, I'm pretty much informed. I feel very confident with him and is now waiting to be on the other side. He reviewed my profile asked me several questions and cleared me to be scheduled for a surgery date.

First impression was that she was very warm and very pretty.

Office staff was great.

What I like best about her was she was honest and straightforward.

She emphasized after care as changing your diet and to make sure u execrise.

She addressed all the risks of suregry.

I would rate her as 100

VERY GOOD. HE WAS PROFESSIONAL , YET WARM.

I MEET HIM TWICE BEFORE THE SURGERY AND BOTH ENCOUNTER WERE VERY POSITIVE.
DR. BESSLER STAFF IS VERY WARM AND CARING AND BRCOME KIND OF AN EXTENDED FAMILY AFTER SURGERY.
WHEN I SAW HIM ON THE DAY OF SURGERY, I WAS A BIT APPREHENSIVE. bECAUSE HE LOOKED SO YOU.
MY WORRIES WERE UNFOUNDED, B/C 12 HOURS AFTER SURGERY I WAS WALKING AROUND WITH\NO MAJOR DIFFICULTY.

IT TAKES ALEAST A YEAR TO GET A SURGERY DATE
I GUESS IT'S A LITTLE EARLY FOR ME TO ANSWER. I WAS GIVEN DETAILED INSTRUCTION CONCERNING WOUND CARE AND MEDICATION. I ALSO RECIEVED INFO ON MY NEW DIET RESTRICTIONS.

HE GIVES YOU DETAILED INFO CONCERNING THE RISK OF THIS SURGERY.
I WOULD SAY THAT BOTH WERE GREAT. I WAS TREATED GREAT BOTH BY HIM AND THE OTHER SURGEON THAT TOOK CARE OF ME WHILE HE WAS OFF.

Has been classified as top in his Field..has extensive waiting list and was referred to me by Long Island Bariatric Center.
Dr Bessler is:
Asst Professor of Surgery
Director of Obesity Mgmt Center
Director of Laparoscopic Surgery
**Columbia University Dept of Surgery for Obesity Surgery ** LINK: Columbia Presbyterian Physician Network - Physician Profile

Dr Bessler and his staff are very informative, and caring. At the meetings I have had with him, his assistant and nutritionist they have explain the whole procedure and the care needed before and after. They make sure the patient understands what the surgery and after care entails. The after care is very structured (vitamin intake, pureed foods for one month, water consumption, etc.) The risks of surgery are explain thoroughly and bluntly.

i thought Dr. Bessler was a great surgeon. His office staff is very helpful and they made this life transition run very smooth.

i have not yet had a post op visit, that is next week. after he had explained the risks of either surgery i was still uncertain he did not try to sell me one way or another, which is the most important reason besides his competence that i like his technique...

well here is an update... i am now almost 1 year post op and down about 155lbs and can't say enough about dr. bessler or his wonderful staff... with him, lorraine and nancy you just cant go wrong.... they are there for you 24/7 if you call or email the office they get back to you!

i am so happy that dr. bessler, lorraine and nancy are a part of my life.. this surgery and them has changed my entire life..

nancy his nutritionist, runs support group meetings monthly and there is a group of us who participate in an online support group... we meet for an informal gathering around once a month and even set out on outings togetehr.. we have become.. a big rapidly shrinking family .. all thanks to dr. bessler!

if you have any questions, please feel free to email me anytime...