Thomas Lavin Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

Dr Lavin was wonderful. He was patient, answered all of my questions, eased all of my worries and helped me prepare for everthing that is ahead.

This guy is simply the best!

When I first went in to see Dr. Lavin's I was a little hesitant since I didn't know much about him. When I met him my mind was immediately changed, he was wonderful. Dr. Lavin's took alot of time with me explaining and drawing the procedure out until I understood what was going to be happening and felt comfortable with the procedure. I was also very impressed with his office staff. All of his staff is very friendly and very eager to help. I would definately refer any patient to him and I am very proud to say that he is my surgeon. Once my surgery was done and I was in the hospital Dr. Lavin's was very attentive to my needs. If I had questions he was there to answer them. I have been very pleased with my experience of weight loss surgery.

Dr. Lavin is very supportive, caring, understanding and calm but with the perfect balance of upbeat enthusiasm. You get the impression from your first meeting that he sincerely wants to guide you through this life-altering journey, and you know he and his staff will be right there with you every step of the way. He called me personally at home a few days after I was discharged to see how everything was going, and whenever I've had questions, his staff has immediately helped me and even followed up to see how their advice worked. His office is beautiful, and it is conveniently located near the hospital in Covington. Dr. Lavin is a lifesaver in the truest sense of the word.

My personal experience with Dr. Lavin is that he is very professional while possessing a very personable manner. I continue to be impressed with him. His staff is eager to help, excited for you, and very caring and patient. I thought during my approval process the patient advocate department could have been better informed but I am tough grade on this as I worked in the insurance field for several years. What I like most about Dr. Lavin is that he specializes in this surgery alone and is also a national proctor. He also has very steady hands! LOL He patiently went over all of my and my husband's concerns until we felt comfortable and spent personal time with me going over the consent forms. He empahsizes aftercare with a passion. He has told me many times about the importance of aftercare. He has a very detailed planned aftercare program and offers support groups and clothes swaps. He addressed the risks of surgery in a professional manner and took all the time we needed for questions. I have never felt that he was rushed but that his time with me was just that - his time with me. On a scale from 1-10, so far he gets a gleaming 10. I believe he's is one of the best surgeons in the country for this procedure and his bedside manner is stellar! I know this seems difficult to believe but it's all true!

My first impression of Dr. Lavin was he was awesome!

My impression has not changed at all. He performed my surgery and I still think he is awesome.

His office staff is incredible. From the front desk, to the patient advocate department to his nurses.

He is very competent and a wonderful person.


Aftercare is emphasized at the beginning. They encourage you to stay in the aftercare program. Although, I missed my last appointment and am due for the 6 month. Nobody has called to schedule but, this is really my responsibility.

Yes, they have a structured aftercare program.

The risks were all laid out on the table. All my questions/concerns were addressed at length. I had no reservations after I spoke with him and his nurse practitioner.

On a scale of 1-10, 10 1/2!

I think surgical comepetence is most important. It is only a plus to have a doctor with a great bedside manner. And Dr. Lavin does.

Very nice

Dr. Lavin is a great surgeon. I would recommend him to everyone. His staff is great, especially Chris. He has a great aftercare program and support group meetings. I would rate Dr. Lavin a 10 out of 10.

My first impression of Dr. Lavin was that he was a nice man who wanted to help me. He attitude that being overweight is a medical problem he could help me with. My impression has not changed over time.
His office staff are great, helpful and full of educational infomation to help you after surgery.
Future patients should know is that Dr. Lavin has performed over 1000 gastric by pass procedures and one of only a few surgeons who teaches other surgeons how to do laproscopid lap banding and gastric bypass.
He does offer once a month support group. I do wish it was once a week. I also wish it was at different times.
He does have an office full of nurses who are available by phone or visit to help with any questions or problems I may be having.
I would rate Dr. Lavin excellent both sugically and manner.

Dr.Lavin was great from the first time I met him. His office staff is wonderful and very proficient especially his NP Chris.