Uretz J. Oliphant Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

My procedure could not have gone any smoother. I met and worked with some of the nicest people I have ever met in the medical field. Dr. Oliphant is my hero and if I could work along side him as an assissant I would in a heartbeat. This was no cake walk, don't get me wrong--but I was prepared because I asked questions BEFORE I went in for surgery and I LISTENED to what other folks told me to be in the know about. I probably worked with at least 15 nurses and techs during my hospital stay at CARLE and every last one of them made me feel like I was there one and only patient. Hats off to all of those guys, they sure know how to do it the right way!!!

My first impression of Dr. Oliphant was a neutral one. He answered my questions and explained my procedure to me. By the second time I saw him, I knew I liked him. He was very professional, and takes his job VERY seriously, but you could tell he had a sense of humor as well. I also attended a bariatric seminar when he spoke. He is very passionate about what he does and I couldn't be more pleased with the care I received as a patient of Dr. Oliphant and his staff. He answers all questions and concerns and you can tell he GENUINELY cares about ALL of his patients. I felt I was in GREAT hands through my entire procedure and hospital stay. His staff is amazing as well. They NEVER forget to return a call and they all care about patients as well. They didn't hesitate to answer any questions I had, big or small. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking into bariatric surgery.

I was in the best care....DR. Oliphant took the time to answer my questions and concerns before and after surgery. His staff was awsome and made me feel so comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone and i do. There was nothing i didn't like about Dr. Oliphant and his staff they were kind,educated,caring and tended to every need possible. He is very strict and i loved that. He don't sugar coat anything and will not do the surgery if u can't seem to do what is ask of u. He tell u the risk of surgery and goes over every detail in full which made me feel at ease. He is very well educated at what he does and talk in a way that u understand everything he is talking about unlike other doctors they talk in those doctor terms noone gets if u are not a doctor.. Thank You Dr. Oliphant and his staff for saving my life and giving me hope

When I first met Dr. Oliphant in Aug.2010, he was very to the point and made sure that I would follow the plan. The lap band is a tool not a solution. I really thought about that after my meeting with him. I did have to wait forever for my psychiatrist appt. I like that they make you go support group meetings before hand and I also had to have a training. Dr. Oliphant and his staff are very nice! Ann is wonderful and very honest. The only thing I can say negative about him is that I never was seen with in a half hour of my appt time. But that could be with any DR. I also was not thrilled with the caller from preop. She was not very friendly. I understand she has a job to do and that she has lots of people to talk to in the day, but it does not give her the right to be rude. Dr. Oliphant cares very much about after care and lets you know if you don't follow his instructions then you will not lose weight. After surgery he was very nice...not that I can remember much. I feel strongly that if you are going to have wls then he is a great person to go to.

Dr. Oliphant is very professional. It is obvious he cares about what he is doing. At first he was very by the book and formal, but once I got to know him he warmed up. He is genuine and has high expectations for his clients-he expects you to follow his orders. All of his staff are very friendly and caring. His nurse Ann is outstanding! They do stress aftercare, if you can not commit to do it they may not do the surgery. They were very up front about every aspect of the surgery. I had to go in for a 4 hour class about the surgery and after. They covered everything from what to expect before and after including all the tubes and wires I would be hooked up to ,to the risks and complications. They are easy to get a hold of if I need something. Overall ,even though I have had some complications with my surgery that some people do not have, they have been really great both surgically and with bedside manner.

I have only had my initial consultation. Dr. Oliphant is very serious but had a funny side to him too. He made me feel very comfortable and made sure I understood the risks of the surgery and that the success of MY weight loss was up to ME. The office staff was incredible. They tried to move appointments around to benefit me which was very much appreciated. Aftercare was talked about but he said the dietician would get into more detail when I meet with her. I have friends who work at Carle hospital that assured me of his surgical competence and I will see what the bedside manner is like, hopefully before Thanksgiving 2009!

Dr Oliphant was so nice and down to earth. I liked him from the frist time I met him and still do. The staff is nice and the main person you'll be dealing with is Ann which is the nurse that handles the WLS patients. The office can be a bit busy and Ann is constantly on the run; so just be persitent and patient. Ann will get back to you!!! Aftercare is very important to Dr Oliphant and they are incredibly detailed and require pre-op meetings and an information session -- which is great because you WILL NEED this information! You will be given information on what to watch for, reasons to contact the office, and the required post op visits. I knew I was in good hands with Dr Oliphant as he's also a trama surgeon and won surgeon of the year. His bedside manner is also good. He didn't sugar coat risks, and I knew I was prepared. On a scale of 1-10 I'd rate him a solid 10! And he accepts IL medicaid!

Dr. O and his staff couldnt have been any better. They are so nice and helpful! They really take the time to answer all of your questions and assist you throughout your journey with WLS.

My first impression of Dr. O is that he know what he was talking about he let me ask as many question as i wanted. I still think he is a very good Doctor.The staff also know what they are doing getting your your appointments ASAP. To come with question it show that you have you look stuff up. Dr O tell you all the risks.

I have not yet met Dr. Oliphant yet I am still in the screening process. I have however read over all testimonials from this site on him. From what I have read I feel that this is the surgeon for me. I will let you know more after I meet him.