Patricia Choban Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

My surgeon was always available to me from the week prior to surgery up until after surgery. She was very calm and you can tell that she enjoys her work. After surgery, I was having some discomfort. She did not brush me off or minimize my concerns. Dr. Choban immediately ordered tests and made sure there were no issues going on that had been missed. She never judged or questioned why I felt surgery was necessary. The doctor as well as the practice was fully behind my choices and decisions.

Surgery for VSG was uneventful no problems, Dr Choban has a wonderful team, I felt very well informed both before and after surgery. very good DR.

Patricia is very direct. Her bedside manner is not the best but she is a great surgeon. I believe she knows her stuff. She is very particular about her patients and will require you to see a psychiatrist and keep regular appointments with her for aftercare. i would give her a 9 out of 10. i think the risks are serious for everyone and you must realize that you will be trading in a heavy body for a thin one that needs alot of attention and care.

I think she is wonderful. She is very nice and down to earth. Great impression of her made me feel at ease.

Dr. Patricia Choben
Mt. Carmel Bariatric Program
Columbus, Ohio

I have only met with Dr Choban once. BUt right from the start I appreciated her candor and up front approach to her profession. Being a nurse I enjoy a physician that comes right out and says what needs to be said.

Dr. Choban performed an open proximal RNY for me in January of 2000.rnrnMy initial impression was that Dr. Choban was down to earth, open-minded, well-informed and passionate not about making money, but in truly making a DIFFERENCE in her patients' lives and in advancing the field of bariatric surgery.rnrnIn the 8 years since my surgery, my opinion remains unchanged. Dr. Choban inspired a confidence in me that I could accomplish my goals and that she would be a singular support for me (not relying on her staff to care for me alone, but caring about me on a personal level herself).rnrnDr. Choban did strongly encourage aftercare, but *I* have failed to follow up after the one-year mark. I have had unresolved health problems resulting from the surgery, but these have been physiological - not surgeon-related - problems that are rare in nature.Though I failed to stick to her recommendations, Dr. Choban - even after 3 years - welcomed me back when called, gave recommendations, and even called me personally on a number of occasions to follow my progress. Again: she just flat CARES. She is both surgically competent and easy to talk to. She may be busy at times (saving as many of us as she can), but she never turned away from any question or true concern I presented.rnrnI have attended a conference to hear Dr. Choban speak since my surgery and was even more sure sfterwards that she truly remains the best choice of physician I could have made in pursuing gastric bypass surgery!

Wow, This lady is known and loved from here to the West Coast so I was very excited to meet her and it was a wonderful 1st meet! She is so warm,down to Earth, straight shooter and seems so one on one concerned for YOU! She makes you feel human and not less than. She takes this VERY SERIOUS! I think she'll have a great bedside manner. I hope. The back office staff are very friendly and outgoing.They are jovial and upbeat and very informative. I like that
I personally myself,don't feel the same however about the front office staff. They made me feel uncomfortable.Maybe it was just me, I was nervous. Perhaps they need a a few more employees up front to ease the stress.I wish they were as warm and kind as the back staff.Especially on empathy and communication.
I am confident that Dr. Choban will be as great as every one says she is.She is the most important part of my surgery after all.
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I wanted to take a moment POST-OP to say that indeed Dr. Patricia Choban is as awesome as I thought she would be. This professional woman is an Angel in her right to the Bariatric community and I am sure she is just as awesome in any surgical capacity.
I was a little disappointed that she went out of town the day after my surgery but it all worked out and those she left in charge of me took great care of me and I came home without incident.Her honesty,wisdom,humor and true dedication to her patients shows the moment she walk through the door. I would recommend this Doctor to anyone with out hesitation.

My first impression of her was that she very down earth. very straight forward and truley cared about my feelings. The office staff was very friendly and warm from start to finish. Future patients should know she is skilled and makes you feel comfy. She expressed after care and groups I had to travel so aftercare support was my fault not a benifit. She was very clear on all aspect of the risk and benifit to this Surgery.Overall I rate her the Best of the Best. Her surgical competence and her bedside manner were perfect

I first heard Dr. Choban speak during a Bariatric Meeting back in March. She seemed very knowledgeable and she answered a multitude of questions. When I had my first consult with her, she went over the differences between gastric bypass and lap band surgery. After reviewing my current health status, she recommended that I have the Lap Band surgery done.rnrnI feel very comfortable with Dr. Choban because she makes you feel as ease and tells you straight up how it is. She also has an excellent bedside manner which is something that you don't see very often. My primary doctor highly recommended her because he was familiar with a lot of her work that she has done over the years. When my sleep doctor asked who was going to do my surgery, I told him, \"Dr. Choban\". He knew of her and said that she is one of the top Bariatric Surgeons in our area. Just another reason why I trust her is due to what others are saying about her. She is down to earth and very easy to talk to, so I am very happy that I was able to become one of her patients.rn