Thomas Sonnanstine M.D. Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FACS, FASMBS

I feel that Dr. Sonnanstine has given me back my life and the ability to enjoy it and my family. I think that him and his staff are the greatest bunch of dedicated professionals and would love to just say THANK YOU for everything you have given back to me. I think my greatest joy of all is that I am able to preform my martial arts with greater ease, skill and confidence since this life altering event. Once again THANK YOU Dr. Sonnanstine.

I think Dr. S is great, he has been really caring from the start. First thing he said to me once we met was I will be your Dr. for life. That impressed me, not to mention the program that he has for patients to participate in before they are allowed to have surgery. I am still a pre op patient but already he and his staff have made me feel really comfortable. Taryn and the other girls in the office have all been so nice and personable. I always feel comfortable asking anything. rn I am already impressed with both my surgeon and his staff and am excited about my upcomming surgery. Thanks everyone botoh for now and in advance you all are great.

My impression of Dr. Sonnanstine was very positive from the very beginning. He is a very confident surgeon who believes in what he is doing. His staff is specially picked and they are very caring also.rnrnDr. Sonnanstine's office is dedicated to before and after surgery care. They make sure you are fulling educated before surgery and fully expect you to participate in group meetings after surgery. rnrnDr. Sonnanstine makes sure you are very aware of any risks. rnrnI would reccommend he and his staff to everyone.rnrn

I met Brenda goldschmidt on the message board last year and she told me about Dr. Sonnanstine. I went to sit in a seminar with my wife and we were both really impressed. He is very young but as Brenda told us that is saying he is very into the newest technology. He seemed to really know what he is talking about, my wife wanted to ask him a question after the meeting he took his time to answer not just her but some other people too. he never seemed to be in a hurry. My wife said the thing that impressed her the most is he does a lot of follow up care so I saw him a lot at first. He operated on me last summer and I have never had a problem. He certainly was hands on the entire time. I rate him very high with knowledge and great bedside manner. when he came to my room it was almost like a friend coming to visit. we have a teenage daughter who just didn't like the surgery. one day the doctor came while she was there and she said something that made him laugh he started talking to her and asking her questions about what homework she was working on for school. then he started answered a question with her, my family was there and they could not believe how much time he took with her and me. after that everyone was sold on him ..that is important to me that my family likes him too.I always look forward to my office visits because he makes me feel proud when he sees my weight loss, he gets exicited with us. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for wls surgery

My first impression of him was he is very confident, thus making me surer of my choice of physician. We discussed all my options, benefits and risks, offered his opinion and left the decision to me. He and his staff are wonderful at not only making you feel welcome and respected, they do the same for your family and friends. Considering this was the hardest thing I have ever had to confess to myself, let alone to strangers, I couldn’t have made a better choice. I believe the hardest part of this whole expierence for me was that he made me confront the issues behind my eating habits. I'm glad I did, but wasn't too happy about it at the time. He and his staff have become more like family than just caregivers. They offer wonderful follow up care and even better support groups and seminars. The best part is not only have some of his staff also completed the surgery, the some of the hospital staff that cared for me also had. I felt and still feel that I made the best decision for myself and chose the best doctor and staff for my care. The over all experience has been life changing and I want to tell everyone I see about him and how he has changed my life. He is very through, very caring, strict and has a great bedside manner. I think he has all the things that not only make him a great doctor, he is approachable, making him a great support staff member that I'm glad is on my side.

I have met Dr. Sonnanstine a total of 3 times. The first was at my husbands consultation (he's unsure about the surgery still), the second time was at a seminar regarding WLS, and the third time was during my consultation. My initial impression was that he is the most incredible person. His knowledge is astounding and his warmth is second to none. Yes, he is very confident, but isn't that what we (those of us who are trusting him with our LIVES) are really looking for? I definitely felt a connection between his work ethic and mine. Because of this, I have no problem trusting in his abilities. Everyone on his staff at Tristate Weight Loss Center is very warm and accommodating. A couple of them have had the RNY procedure done by Dr. Sonnanstine. What a testimony! They are trying to make Tristate Weight Loss Center a completely emcompassing program, from the surgeon, nutritionist, psychiatrist, group sessions, and hopefully in the near future they will be adding an exercise program. So far, I am very pleased with all of my visits and I am just waiting for the next BIG step!

From the first second I met Dr. Sonnanstine I was comfortable with him. He seemed very down to earth from the get-go, and during the first group consultation with him, I knew he was the most genuine doctor I have ever met and ever will meet in all my life. He explained in great detail, the risks and the benefits of the RNY and also the lapband. With each appointment I've had with him so far he takes time and he talks to you about everything and answers any question you may have. He's very thorough and you don't get the feeling that he's trying to rush you out of his office for his next appointment or that he's only in this business for the money. He honestly cares for every patient of his.rnDr. Tom's staff is also the nicest and most pleasant you could ever be around. I had an appointment with them for just a 2nd visit and they already knew my name. That really meant a LOT. I have been around so many snotty nurses over the years and as soon as you walk into his center you don't get that feeling from ANYONE there!

Dr.Sonnanstine was the best doctorrnpossible for surgery. He is very kind andrnhas wonderful bed side manners. If Irnhad to choose another doctor I would dornwith out surgery. Thanks Dr. Sonnanstine

Very professional,competent,caring, great guy, fantastic surgeon!

I first met Dr Tom in Oct. 2005, when my sister had her Lap RNY...I thought he had the best bedside manner of any Dr. I had ever met. In Mar. 2006, I needed a surgeon to remove my Gall Bladder, and found out just how GREAT he really is. rnWhen I saw him about having WLS, he answered all my questions before I had the chance to even ask. I am very confident that this decision was right for me, And, my choice of surgeons is also right...Dr Tom is the BEST