Norbert Richardson Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I went to another New Start Seminar on Dec. 9th 2003 because Dr. Richardson was the presenter.

Dr. Richardson spent some time with me, because I was the only one that showed up because of the weather and the wrong address on the flyer. Dr. Richardson was good enough to go thru the whole presentation for just me.

He is very knowledgeable and caring. Dr. Richardson , Dr. Scott and Dr. Del a Torre have been doing Lap RNY since 1997. There is always two Doctor in surgery. Between the 3 Doctors, they have done over 2000 Lap RNYs. At present, they are doing 45 to 50 per week. They have this surgery down pat so well, it only takes 1 to 1 1/2 hour for this surgery. They have not lost a patient in 5 or 6 years, which brings their death rate much lower than the National Average of 1%.

Dr. Richardson said, 90% to 95% of his patients go home the second day!!!


Dr. Richardson also says, their rate of complication after surgery is way below the National Average because over 6 years they have found the best ways to prevent most complications from ever happening.

All thought I have not had surgery yet, I feel very confident in the Doctors from New Start and Dr. Richardson.

Dr. Richardson seems very nice. I have only since him once but he is very informative.
At first I was very exicted and he seemed to be very calm and talked alot about the surgery and the different types. Everyone on his staff were very nice. They talk to me and made me feel welcome. The only thing I noticed is that he talk very fast. If you had a question he would tell you.
Everyone is very nice. He got in and told you like it was and then drew a picture of what the new stomach would like. We really didnt go in to aftercare talk. He does have a aftercare program. He did also talk about risks of surgery. Yes it was very scary thinking about dying and having your stomach explode. But its a small %.
Overall, He seems very good and seems to no what he is doing. both

I actually was going to go to Junction City to Dr. Scott benson but he was out of networ and it would cost too much/ cked into Dr. Helling in KC area but wasnt to impresed. Found Dr. Richerdson - he is covered 100% and seems to want to give you alot of tools to help you. He also does lap which is a plus also. My apptment is May the 23, 2001. I will make a final desision about him then.

I went for my surgical consult on April 4. Dr. Richardson was great. He is very young but knowledgeable. He actually did my appendix surgery 5 years ago. I liked him then and I like him now. My appendix was behind my liver so the surgery was very difficult. Even knowing the difficulty that he will have with my surgery he is still willing to do it. He actually wants it for me almost as much as I do. As for his office staff. They are great. I took my final papers in yesterday and my letter was faxed today to the insurance co. Hopefully we will know something soon. I have been attending support group meetings at Dr. Richardson's office for some time now even though I haven't had the surgery yet. I have learned a great deal about the surgery and what to expect from the people there. I have also learned all about the risks associated with this procedure. Dr. Norbert made sure I was fully aware of what could happen. The thing I like best about Norbert is that he is not only a good surgeron, but he also has a great bedside manner. I learned that with my appendix surgery. Also, he will answer any questions you have without talking over your head. The only draw back is he is very busy.