Rajeev Vohra Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Vohra has one of the most outstanding reputations in Long Island. Anytime I mentioned Dr. Vohra doing my surgery, people would say "He is he Best". And Guess what, HE IS!!

The Office staff for the most part is caring and concerned about each patient individually. The office always makes me feel special when I walk through the door.

Overall rating for Dr. Vohra and his staff is a 100.

When I first met Dr. Vohra...the first impression that i got of him was a very confident surgeon. I felt very comfortable with him right away. I would recommend him to anyone who is having the WLS.

Although the DR.'s office is ALWAYS SO BUSY...... i love the way they stay on top of things. and they all make you feel so at home during the time you are there in their office. They are so personalable.

Dr. Vohra's office also has support groups every month. it is such a HUGE group! When I first walked into the group i said WOW ... LOOK at all these people , they all have smiles on their faces! :)Amy is so awesome! she gives you a bari buddy Teddy bear before you go into surgery.... she is a sweetie!! Allison is another great person to know too! I really adore them all over at Dr. Vohra's Office.....

Dr. Vohra also went over the risks of having the gastric bypass surgery.

I rate Dr. Vohra a %110 on everything!! He is so cautious.... with everything!

his surgical competence is better then his bedside manner. He isn't the warmest person , although when you get to know Dr. Vorha HE is just a great person! and I love all his PA's.... When Dr. Vohra isn't around. I talk to Gabe the PA, or Dr. Nishmuria.... who i absolutely love! What a sweet heart!

Thank you Dr. Vohra for saving my life! Your hands are like magic!

Hugs & kisses
Lizzy

What was your first impression of him/her?
My first impression of Dr. Vohra when I first saw him at one of the conferences was,
“He’s young & Handsome" LOL.. I wanted to ask him so many questions but with a room filled with people calling out from all different directions, I waited until I made my first appointment and met with him in person. When I did meet with Dr. Vohra, he was very reassuring, answered all of my questions to the point and was very straightforward. I’ve only met with Dr. Vorha that first time and I’m scheduled to meet with him again tomorrow 8/11/04 after my pre surgical testing. I’m due for my Lap-Band surgery next week August 19th, 2004. I’m kind of scared, but I leave it in gods’ hands.

How would you describe his/her office staff?

Dr. Vorha overall staffs are all very professional, caring and reassuring. I’ve only had the privilege to really talk to a few and meet one on one with Amy. Amy is just AWESOME!!

What did you like least about him/her?

On the contraire, I liked everything about him.

What should future patients know about him/her?

Future patients should know that when they do finally make that final decision to make the drastic life changing choice, that Dr. Vorhra is not only your doctor, but a friend as well.

Does he/she have a structured aftercare program?

Yes, Dr. Vorha has a support group held once a month.

How would you rate him/her overall?

Based on the experience I’ve had with both Dr. Vorha, on a scale from 1-10, ten being the highest. I would rate him a 91/2.

My first impression of the Doctor was that he was extremely informative and took the time to explain everything to me. Contrary to what others have said, he is not at all cold but very nice and friendly.
His staff, (Hello Allison), is wonderful.
His program is very structured and he seems to take every precaution before surgery to make sure that the outcome will be successful.
This is the only surgeon I would trust to do this procedure and I am very happy with my choice.
My husband recently had non bariatric surgery with him and says "He is an excellent surgeon and has excellent bedside manner."

Dr. Vohra is a patient and soft spoken man. He gave me all the time I needed to ask questions and he answered all of them. His credentials are excellent. He has performed more than 1000 laproscopic gastric bypass surgeries. I was very impressed with Dr. Vohra and his staff is WONDERFUL!!!
I will be having my surgery on August 10, 2004.
I firmly believe that he and his staff will bring me to the other side of this surgery in a dedicated and professional manner.

WHEN I FIRST WENT TO DR.VOHRA 'S OFFICE I KNEW RIGHT AWAY, WHEN GREETED BY ALLISON THAT THIS WAS GOING TO BE A GREAT JOURNEY. SHE WAS SO BUBBLY, AND FRIENDLY AND MADE YOU FEEL AT EASE. I HAD TO WAIT, BUT THE WAIT DID NOT SEEM LONG DUE TO THE PATIENTS IN THE OFFICE. WE ALL SPOKE, PEOPLE WHO WERE ALL GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROCEDURE. AT TIMES I FELT THIN NEXT TO THE PERSON I WAS SITTING NEXT TO , BUT DEEP DOWN I KNEW WE WERE ALL HERE FOR THAT SAME REASON. WHEN I MET WITH AMY, SHE TOO MADE ME FEEL SO COMFORTABLE. SHE WAS VERY CLEAR WITH EVERYTHING SHE SAID AND EXPLAINS STEP BY STEP THE PROCEDURES ONE GOES THROUGH. MY 1ST MEETING WITH DR.VOHRA WAS A BRIEF ON ,BUT FOUND THAT ANY AND EVERY QUESTION I HAD HE ANSWERED WITH EASE,WHICH MADE ME MORE COMFORTABLE.HE NEVER RUSHED AND TOOK HIS TIME EXPLAINING.I FOLLOWED ALL THE DIRECTIONS OUTLINED TO ME PRIOR TO MY SURGERY, AND FOUND THAT AMY AND DR.VOHRA REALLY TRIED TO WORK AROUND MY SCHEDULE TO DO MY SURGERY. THANK GOODNESS MY SURGERY WAS FINE, AND MY CARE IN THE HOSPITAL WAS WONDERFUL. I WONT LIE, THERE IS PAIN AND DISCOMFORT BUT, LIKE ALL SURGERYS , THE DISCOMFORT EVENTUALLY GOES AWAY AND THE RESULTS ARE JUST WONDERFUL. ITS LIKE SOMEONE TOOK A SWITH AND TURNED OFF YOUR DESIRE TO EAT. THAT IS THE MIRICLE SWITCH THAT DR. VOHRA GAVE ME. I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH DR. VOHRA AND HIS STAFF AND WOULD RECCOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING TO HAVE THIS SURGERY DONE.

Dr. Vohra is very skilled, efficient surgeon. While he is not as friendly or sociable as I would have liked... i guess you could say he doesn't have the best "bed side manor"... he is excellent at what he does, and that is what counts. Dr. Vohra has an excellent staff (both in the hospital and in his office) which makes up for his brisk, business-like manor. Dr. Vohra and his staff are there to help anyone wanting to help themselves, so long as you do your part and follow the rules. I would just advise anyone who goes to Dr. Vohra for this surgery to have lots of TIME!! You will often wait in the office for quite some time while there for appointments. Don't fret and bring a book to read - it's worth the wait. The care you receive pre surgery, during surgery and post surgery is excellent and I would recommend Dr. Vohra and his staff to anyone.

Dr. Vohra seems like a very serious man. He is not the warmest person to deal with but he knows what he is doing. I had my surgery on March 20, 2003 and I have no regrets. His office is fully staffed with an Associate Dr., Physician Assistant, 2 Dietitians and a Nurse Director. His staff is very competent and informative. Dr. Vohra was not very hands on with the patients and had most of his staff take care of things. I am sure that if I had had any difficulty, he would have made himself available. He has a great aftercare support system with regular check-ups and his monthly support groups. I rate him highly and always recommend him. His program is excellent. His surgical competence is great and his bedside manner was so so. But he is a caring Dr. and his patients think very highly of him. He has performed many of these surgery's with much success.

I am a nurse researcher and did research on Dr. Vohra more than a year ago. I checked his medical history on a web site that cost me $10. but it gave me the information I needed about his education and his specialty in bariatric surgery -especially laparoscopic.
I contacted his office and was told about the information sessions - and that I had to attend them before scheduling an appointment with him.
I was very impressed at both sessions. He gave excellent research information about both the band and the RouxNY surgery - and his own surgical statistics.
He made it very clear that the decision to have the surgery had to be based on realistic expectations and the commitment to
change life style patterns related to eating and exercising for the rest of our lives after the surgery.
The Nurse Practitioner and Nutritionist were there and they were kind but firm about the same message.
The audience included people who had the surgery and those still considering it. All of the questions were answered
thoroughly and no BS was allowed. Individuals who were concerned about the long wait and all of the
medical work ups that were required were informed that it took a long time
to put on the weight and many efforts to lose it. We were all sitting there because this was our last hope
and they were right about me - it was my last hope.

Dr Vohra is not a "fuzzy" physician. He is an excellent clinician and surgeon. He does not
beat around the bush and does very little hand holding. He tells you what you
need to know in clear terms - makes sure that you understand the risks - you have to
review the risk forms several times before the surgery.
He sees you at the beginning for a complete evaluation of your history and lab reports - which
can take a long time to get done - I think I saw 6 different physicians based on my medical history-
internist, cardiologist, gastroenterologist, psychiatrist, neurologist, and
endocrinologist. I was seen several times by the nurse practitioner or physician assistant and the
nutritionist - preparing me for the surgery.
All of them were kind, concerned, supportive, and approachable. They were also very clear
about the risks and benefits. They all visited me after the surgery.

The practice is organized, well run - very structured prior to surgery- preparing me well
for the day - and very structured after surgery - helping me with
physical and psychological problems for the entire year.

I am at my first year anniversary date now.

My impression of this practice has not changed over time.
I have referred several people to his practice and they have
had similar consistent experiences.

I was always informed of the risks/benefits of the surgery.
When I went in for the bypass - I was ready for all of the
complications I actually did encounter - needing three
endoscopic balloon treatments for strictures
and severe revulsion for all foods for almost 9 months
post surgery - barely eating for the first
6 months. Lots of nausea and vomiting for most of the year.
this is an extreme experience. I know people who had almost
no complications and started to eat within a month.

Dr Vohra is a skilled surgeon. He is also a caring man.
At one pre-surgical support session he was obviously
exhausted and told the audience that there were days
when he thought he should do something easier - and then
he heard the stories of the people who lost weight and
were healthier and happier and he would re-commit himself
to helping obese people. He was very genuine. As a nurse myself
I also know that he was not making much money at the time
since he was an employee of the hospital and on a set
salary - if he had been private he would have been very
well off already. If he has gone private - i applaud him - he deserves
the money he earns.

If his bedside mannner is less than I hoped for - the staff
complement him well. Almost all of them were very caring
and supportive. There were a few that were brisk and mechanical - but
they changed their behavior on subsequent visits - which tells me
that my comments to the Business manager were
taken seriously and acted on.

My rating for the Vohra practice is A+
Surgical competence is more important than bedside manner -
If you can't have both in one surgeon - then the
staff should complement the surgeon with the
best bedside follow up - and give the practice the
"fuzzies" that are lacking in the surgeon.

My first impresson of Dr Vohra was that he was confident in his ability, very patient and understanding. My impression of him did change over time, it just got better. I saw and even heard about his concern for his patients and he always had a smile for any patient in his office, he made me even more comfortable in my choice of wanting him as my surgeon.

Out of all the specialists and doctors I have even met in my life (and thats quite a few from the average person) he has the greatest staff. They are always ready to lend an ear and be there when you help. And it shows in their dedication how hard they work for their patients, its not just a job to them.

The only unfortunate thing is that as a surgeon Dr Vohra remains very buy and as much as he tries he doesnt have a hell of a lot of time to spend more time with his patients in the hospital. But what really helps is his addition of Dr Nishimura to his staff that adds that personal touch other surgeons are missing.

Dr Vohra's aftercare program is a no brainer. They way he has it set up with his staff the only way to fail is if you don't follow it. He makes it clear about the risks of surgery and is adament that you follow all instructions before and after surgery.

I would never have a problem recommending him to anyone. Dr Vohra is the whole package, not only is his skill as a surgeon is superb, but his attitude towards patients and his staff at his office and the staff at the hospital are just the best people I ever had to deal with in the medical field. I am gratefully I found him, between him and his staff I have my life back.

I can't guarantee everyone will have the same experience, but this is just my opinion of my surgeon.