Valeriu Andrei Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

My first impression about Dr. Andrei was that he was very professional but also personable. He made it clear that he was gonna do what was best for me, but also wanted my opinion about things. His office staff have been very helpful and nice throughout the entire process. Someone checks in with me atleast once a day everyday to make sure that im doing ok and to make sure i don't need anything. I rate him a 10 overall. I would recomend him to my family and friends. Dr. Andrei and his staff have made this experience much easier and better than i originally thought it was going to be or could be.

The day I found Dr. Andrei was the luckiest day of my life. I didn't know it then, but this man has become, not only my surgeon, but my friend. He is always there when I need him and I can contact him whatever the hour. Dr. Andrei did my gastric bypass surgery on March 15, 2002. At that time I weighed 332 pounds and was in poor health. I was in congestive heart failure and had extremely high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and a variety of other problems. Dr. Andrei made sure I was in optimum condition and then operated on me. I lost a total of 150 pounds and maintained that loss until a car accident in 2006 (not my fault) caused me much neck pain for which I ultimately required surgery and another accident in 2008 (again not our fault-my husband was driving) and I was terribly hurt. I was on disability for periods of time, lost much time from work, spent lots of time in bed and the recliner and, hence, went to the refrigerator a lot for easy items to eat and ultimately gained 40 pounds. I went back to Dr. Andrei embarrassed. He did not criticize me at all. We discussed all options and I was scheduled for all pre-surgical testing. My insurance approved the procedure we agreed upon which was a revision to my original bypass. I had the revision on February 4, 2010 and since that time have lost the 40 pounds gained, plus 17 more pounds as of today, May 30, 2010. Dr. Andrei and his nutritionist, Pamela, are my biggest cheerleaders. They make me feel special everytime I walk in the door. The rest of his staff are awesome also. They all make you feel like you're home when you walk in the door.

Dr. Andrei has great bedside manner. He was helpful and knowledgable during the pre-surgery process. All of the office members are great to work with. They are on call for any questions at any time. You never feel like you are alone. Aftercare is a very important part of the process. The office really guides you through and makes sure you are on track. My surgery was 2 weeks ago and I feel great! I hope the rest of my journey is just as pleasant.

Doctor Andrei has been a great mantor for me. He has shown that he is willing to do what evr is necessary to help me. Even on the day of my surgery, when unforseen problems arose he did what was in my best intrest to make the outcome positive for me. He has been their for me before my surgery, by working with me to achieve my goals. he has also been their after my surgery, by clling me every few days and checking up on me, and answering my calls with questions at all crazy hours.

MY FRIST IMPRESSION OF HIM WAS HE WAS NICE, UNDERSTANDING AND HE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING IN AWAY YOU UNDERSTAND. MY IMPRESSION DIDN'T CHANGE HE REMAIND THE SAME. HIS STAFF ARE THE BEST, CAN'T SAY ANYTHING BAB ABOUT THEM, LOVE THEM. IF YOU WANT A DOCTOR AND A STAFF THAT CARE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR WELL BEING THEN, THIS IS THE DOCTOR. THEY CALL ME EVERYDAY TO SEE HOW I AM DOING AND IF I HAVE ANY CONCERN, I DON'T HAVE TO CALL THE OFFICE SOMETIMES THEY CALL ME TWICE A DAY( IN THE MORNING AND IN THE EVENING).
AFTER I MY SURGERY, I AM IN THE OFFICE TWICE A WEEK, I CAN ADDRESS MY CONCERNS AND THEY WILL TELL ME OF ANY RISK. THEY ALSO GIVE YOU BOOKS TO READ AND WEBSITE YOU CAN GO ON LIKE obesityheld and realize.com. ON A SCALE FROM 1-10, I WOULD GIVE HIM A 10 OR 100%.
BOTH SURGICAL COMPETENCE AND BEDSIDE MANNER WERE GREAT.

I am very happy with all services from Dr. Andrei's office. They are very organized and were very helpful through my whole process. The nutritional classes were very helpful. Pamela is great. The office staff is very helpful and kept me informed and followed up with me on everything. I am glad that I was referred to Dr. Andrei by another patient, Marion Ross.

I was referred to Dr Andrei by two people who had had surgery. One had lapband and the other RNY. First impression was great. He is attentive and soft spoken. I had the lapband surgery that did not work for me (slipped band) and came back for the RNY. I think he is a very competent surgeon. Bedside manner is excellent. I am on a program now and would like to attend some group meetings although I live far. Office staff is EXCELLENT. I had considered having the revision surgery closer to home and actually made a phone call to a doctor in Holmdel. I was treated extremely rudely by the person on the phone and decided right then and there..to stick with the best. I am glad I chose to do that. I had read up extensively on my own on the risks of surgery and thought very carefully about having the revision but I decided to go ahead with it. I did have full trust in Dr Andrei. There is nothing that I havent been 100% happy with. I came thru the surgery with no complications at least so far. I think the most important thing is to get a competent surgeon and he is definately that. Also very important to me is the office staff. They are polite and caring and helpful. So an A+ all around. I just wish the office wasnt so far..I think that would be the only negative thing.

Greetings All:

I had my surgey on November 4, 2009 -I have since lost 169 lbs.-I have lost a WHOLE- person (lol)I did not just lose the weight -I lost the WEIGHT. But what I really want to tell you about is the love, caring and professionalism I encountered with Dr. Andrei and his staff-phenomenal is all I can say. God sent me to Dr. Andrei- I am sure of that! Many of his staff members have had bariatric surgery and they are a great help. His administrat staff goes out of there way to help you abate any insurance problems that you may encounter and Dr. Andrei goes above and beyond to ensure that you are in the best health you can be -before you have the surgery. I have experience after experience with him and his staff where they extended themselves. I have referred many people to him as a result of my great success and still come for follow-up with him and his staff. That is crucial recovery process not just as a result of the surgey but as you learn a new way of life. HE IS THE BEST!

My entire experience with Dr Andrei was great! Everyone is so helpful and nice. Even getting ready for surgery, I was extremely nervous and everyone made me feel comfortable the dr. came in to see me before the surgery began , everyone that was in the room came in and introduced themselves before hand so i was more than comfortable when it was time for surgery. Over all my experience was great here with Dr. Andrei.

My first impresssion of Dr. Andrei was sincerity, devotion and love for the work he is doing. As time went on I began to learn more about him and his staff. Dr. Andrei and his staff compliment one another because they are so passsioinate and excited about the contribution they are making in the effort to helping people get healthy.

I never noticed a difference in care from before or after surgery. They are devoted to making sure everything is fine and you are recovering well. I received a number of calls after surgery to make sure I was recovering well. When the staff calls, you feel as though you are talking to family because you have created a bond with them and that they are genuinely concerned. It is an amazing feeeling.

Dr. Andrei and his staff are always available to you whenever you have questions, concerns or require some inspiration. They go beyond the call of duty and do it with a good heart. I have never experienced anything like this before at a physician's office. Dr. Andrei and his staff have set the standard for optimum patient care and I am so blessed to have them.
My overall rate of Dr. Andrei and his staff is that if you are thinking about bariatric surgery and looking for a surgeon, Dr. Andrei is the best there is. He has a great bedside manner and knows his craft. I am so happy that he did my surgery. Thank you Dr. Andrei, I love you.