Paul J. Guske Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

First Impression of Dr. Guske and the Kane Center were very positive. He has a very good bedside manner and is easy to talk to. I did alot of research prior to seening Dr. Guske so I knew I wanted to have the Gastric Bypass Surgery. The only negative thing I can say about him, is that he didn't really give me any other options, just agreed with what I wanted. But then again, maybe it was the best route he felt as well. The Kane Center truly requires individuals to come back 1 week, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, then every 3 months for 1 year, then yearly for aftercare. They provide support groups on Saturdays with their psychologist and also provide a Healthy Lifestyle Class anywhere from 2 weeks to 4 weeks post op. The office staff was very friendly and informative. There was only 1 receptionist who was alittle on the rough side, but once I found that out I just tried to avoid her. I wanted only positive around me during this journey. The Kane Center has been around for over 40 years and Kane, Sr, now retired has trained all of his surgeons and I believe that both surgical competence and bedside manner are very important at least to me. Overall I would rate Dr. Guske as a 9.5 out of 10. All of the staff and other doctors are wonderful at the Kane Center.

Meet at a seminar for the first time, felt that he really loves his job and very knowledgable with changing technology.

Dr. Guske is GREAT!!!! I also saw Dr. Wallace and he was awesome!!!

He is a wonderful caring surgeon. I could tell from the 1st time we met. rnrnHe explained everything very thoroughly and I am so glad he was the one to perform the surgery.

Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!

Dr. Guske will always hold a special place in my heart, he was soooo caring, understanding and ecouraging for both my husband and I. This is the first time in my life that I don't mind having to go in for my monthly weigh ins. He always has many good words to say, and loads of encouragement. I don't mean to sound cliche' but he indeed save both of our lives. I never had a doubt that I found the perfect surgeon, and was calm right up to the moment of surgery. If I lived closer to his office, I would volunteer to work for him and help him continue to help others as he helped us both. I highly recommend Dr. Guske to anyone who is thinking about this surgery. He came highly recommended by my MD who is also someone who holds a dear place in our hearts. I am so lucky to have found two awesome medical providers!!!!

There will never be enough thank you's for Dr. Guske and his staff at New Self for all of the help, enouragement and friendship they have shown me so far. (Special thanks to Mara and Karen!)

I first met Dr. Guske at the informational seminar presented by New Self Bariatrics and I adored his bedside manner. He was so patient with everyone's questions (even if they were repeats) and presented all of the material in such a down-to-earth way that I knew immediately he was my surgical pick.

When my husband, son and I had my surgical consultation with him I knew I had made the right choice. Not only did he address my concerns and feelings but also my husbands and even took the time to pay attention to our 10 month old son who was tearing up his exam room! :)

Thank you to everyone at New Self for giving me another chance at life!

Dr. Guske was very caring, and helpful. This of course is my first impression of him, I haven't had another visit yet. But, am looking forward to it. :-)

I just LOVE him. He is so wonderful. He is very caring, and truly cares about his patients. His bedside manner is wonderful as well.

Did I say that I just LOVE him? :)
On a scale from 1 to 10, one being the worst, and ten the best, I would have to rate him as an 11.

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I had my first consult with Dr. Guske on 7/18. I was delightfully surprised. Typically surgeons are cold, distant no nonsense and always in a hurry.

I found him to be very warm and caring and took alot of time to go over my concerns, especially about insurance problems. He made me feel very comfortable and I knew there was nothing that I couldn't ask him.

He referred me to a Bariatric Nutritionist to help with the insurance approval and felt that we would be able to get around the 12 month deal with BCBS due to my medical situation.

I would highly recommend him to anyone considering WLS in the Chicago area.

I actually work for Dr. Guske and not only is he recognized as an excellent surgeon, he is also a great person. He cares deeply about his patients which is why I am choosing him to perform my surgery. All of our doctors are excellent and I would let anyone of them do my GBP in a heartbeat, but for some reason, Dr. Guske just stuck out.

I was having trouble with my insurance approval, and Dr. Guske didn'e hesitate to ask if I needed his help. When I told him I finally got approved, he gave me a high five and had a big smile on his face. I'm nervous, but knowing that he will be the one doing my surgery....I feel a lot better.