Marc Zare Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

This Surgery was a life changer for me. It gave me hope for a much longer life and a healthy change. This surgery gave memy life back. I no longer am a diabetic, no longer have high cholestrol and High Blood Pressure. I have lost weight and feel great. Thank you

As long as I can remember I have been a prisoner in my own body. Struggling with my obesity for the last 20+ years avoiding old friends and family, basically \"in hiding\". I wasn't living I was existing in a sad world of shame and denial. I wouldn't go to concerts or movies because I didn't fit in the seats comfortably, and being embarrassed by this I would make up excuses not to attend. Not going to any of my high school reunions was also a result of my obesity.rn rnI would be out of breath just turning over in the bed, of which I spent most of my time due to illnesses brought on by the weight. I would have to take an elevator for 1 floor because I couldn't even climb 1 flight of stairs. When taking pictures I always would stand behind someone even though I was shorter. I could go on and on about my limitations due to obesity but if you are reading this you already have experienced the humiliating by products of obesity.rn rnI did try EVERYTHING and EVERY diet known to man to no avail. Some weight would come off but always returned with a vengeance. After researching Gastric Bypass Surgery for 2 years my doctors and I decided it was the only option for me given all my weight related \"issues\" and failures in the past. This is when I met Dr. Marc Zare', once I found the perfect fit for me in a Surgeon I started the insurance process. You can only imagine how difficult this was, it was harder than the surgery itself in my option. After MANY denials and doing the six month regimen of diet and exercise I finally got approved! rn rnThe most life changing day of my life was the day of surgery, Dr. Zare' was so compassionate and comforting I knew I was in good hands. After a few months of recovery and a little hair loss I have lost eighty-six pounds and 14 sizes!! I still have twenty-five more pounds to go, but with the help of the staff at Dr. Zare's office I know I will loose it.rn rn I now lead a VERY active life with NO limitations. I am doing things now that I had only dreamed of before. I no longer run away from the scale, I look forward to it. Dr. Zare' has given me my long lost life back and I am free of the obesity chains forever!! rn rnRemember, the hardest part is the insurance, don't let them keep you from having the life that we ALL deserve. Keep fighting, you are worth it!rn

October 5th was an exciting time for me: The day before my 65th birthday_ Dr. Zare performed bariatric surgery on me. Now I see that present everyday. I am blessed to have Dr. Zare here and I am grateful for this new lease on my life. My blood pressure is down and I am off the reflux medication. Every one of the little improvements remind me of the work Dr. Zare did on that day in October. rnThank you SO MUCH!!rnBonitarn

Dr. Zare is knowledgible, caring and kind. He explained the procedure and gave me a binder filled with info that was very helpful and answered my questions. It also prepared me for pre and post op. Everything went well with my surgery and I am well on my way to becoming a healthy person. Office manager, Ben Mendoza is fabulous! He is one of the most efficient people that I've ever encountered. He can help with everything from insurance to making appointments at the hospital. Dr. Zare and Mr. Mendoza make an outstanding team. I am extremely pleased with Dr. Zare and his staff. Having gastric bypass surgery is one of the smartest things I've done and I'm so happy that I chose Dr. Zare to perform my surgery. I would highly recommend him.

HI MY NAME IS MARYrnMY STORY STARTED ON 09/22/09 WHEN I HAD MY GASTRO BYPASS SURGERY MY WEIGHT WAS 270 I HAD DIABETES HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE BACK ACHES AND KNEE PAIN. KNOW AFTER TWO MONTHS I AM A NEW WOMEN AND I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MYSELF.I TAKE NO MEDS ANYMORE NO PAIN MEDS EATHER.I FEEL MORE ENERGETIC AND FULL OF LIFE.I AM ABLE TO HAVE FUN WITH GRANDCHILDRE AND ENJOY LIFE WITH ALL MY FAMILY, ITS ALL THANKS TO BEN AND DR ZARE FOR GIVEING ME A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. THANKS TO THEM MY WEIGHT KNOW IS 211LBS rnrn

Update:rnrnDr. Zare was a wonderful surgeon and is a great Dr ongoing. He is genuinely concerned and really cares about you as a person, not just a patient. His staff is also caring and kind. I would and have recommended him to others.rnrnCR

From the first day that I walked into Dr. Zare's office he and his staff put me at ease. I weighed 351 pounds at my first appointment with him. I'm now 5 weeks post surgery and weigh 292 pounds. This has been the best think I have ever done for myself. Thank you very much Dr. Zare & Ben you have truly put my life on a new, better path.rnrnBob

I liked how Dr. Zare explained the surgery process from start to finish. Dr. Zare is a great doctor and has great skills. Ben his office staff help me along the insurance process. This office is great!!I I have lost 52 pounds and I feel great. I would recommend Dr. Zare and his office to anyone who is considering surgery.

Dr. Zare has been fantastic so far. I am just starting the process and he has taken excellent care of me. Ben, who works with Dr. Zare has been so nice, and so helpful. I feel like I am in very good hands.

I have to admit when I called to set up an appointment I was a little nervous. I had researched all the different types of WLS and was looking for a surgeon that I could trust with my life. I had looked into a Dr. in Monterey but did not feel confident at all so it actually caused me to postpone and have serious second thoughts. I then was told by my PCP about Dr. Zare. She had rave reviews of his work from some of her patients. I have to say from the first phone call to their office and speaking with Ben I had a completely different feel then from any other office I had called. Ben was so kind and very calming. Dr. Zare called me latter that night to discuss the process and procedures and we set up a office visit. I did my own research on Dr. Zare and found nothing but rave reviews for him and his staff. We discussed all the options available to me and what Dr. Zare felt would work best for me and my weight loss goals. I left the office knowing I would trust Dr. Zare with my life. Working with Ben was a pleasure. He told me what I needed for my insurance company, he gave me the information I needed and I made the appointments...submitted all the papers I needed to and everything was submitted. I had approval withing 24 hours. And the date was set. rnrnDr. Zare was amazing. I felt so blessed to have him as my surgeon. He is the Best. His staff is the Best. The hospital he works with is the Best. I am a blessed woman to have him as my surgeon. I would recommend Dr. Zare in a New York minute.