William Graber Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS

I loved Dr.Graber from the moment I met him,he seems so positive and the kicker was the bow tie that he wears-I love itrnrnMy impression of Dr.Graber and staff just got better over time,everyone is so friendly and they always tell you to ask any questions that you want.rnrnThe care before during and after surgery has been great they really take care of you and make you feel comfortable.rnrnThe green sheet we have to follw for our diet for 7 weeks post op sucks because you get bored really easy and I couldn't find a protein that didn't make me wanna gag but I understand why it has to be followed and really its only 7 weeks.rnrnEverything leading up to the surgery was explained in full detail with pictures and the bariatric bible that we should read and that I have read like 10 times.They go over all the risks of the surgery and the aftercare.rnrnSurgical competence, bedside manner, were both great.rnrnAn overall ranking of my experience with Dr.Graber,staff and faxton St.Luke hospital would be a 10 out of 10 and would highly reccomend the drive to utica for anyone.Also the statistics of this surgeon were very comforting.

I was extremely happy with Dr. Graber and his office. The only advice I can give anyone about him is that his sense of humour is a aquired taste.

My first impression had to stem from the bow tie. I knew then, that he was the kind of doctor that wanted to make you smile and over time, I knew that I was absolutely right. The office staff was nothing less than excellent. The emphasis on aftercare was extremely important and the program looks very structured. The risks of surgery were addressed several times, so I knew what I was getting into all along the way. I would rate him to be perfect. Five of five. Absolutely! Both surgical competence and bedside manner were excellent. Very happy patient here!

My first impression of him was that he was funny but direct! rnrnThe staff is great, very friendly and helpful...rnrn

my first consult is June 9 09rnrnMet with Dr Graber,rnI love him.rnvery informative and reassuring !!!!

I've had my first meeting with Dr Graber and his staff, they are wonderful. Everyone was so friendly and kind, and very knowledgable. I'm looking forward to seeing them all again when i go for my surgery.

Let's just say he is one of a kind, and I am lucky he was my surgeon. Dr Graber has a dry sense of humor, He says it how it is, which is hard to come by these days! His staff is amazing, very friendly and informative. When I returned home I was content knowing that I had a doctor that truly cared for his patients from a medical prospective. The fact that we his patients could contact take him or Dr Fitzer with any questions at anytime, was another factor in why I chose him and his team. He is confident in his work and that's what I wanted! Hahaha the thing I least liked about Dr Graber was his ties? There isn't on thing I didn't like! As far as after care goes, Dr Fitzer would not let me leave the hospital till I passed his test!! After care is important to them as much as the surgery is! The risk of the surgery where explained to me straight out, here makes you aware, and you need to be aware. This was a risky journey as well as scary! However again I am very thankful I had the opportunity to have him as my Surgeon as well as his team standing right behind him and me. rnrnI give him 100 percent (\",)rn

Dr Graber and his staff are very informative with regards to any of the gastric by pass surgery's available. I have had an overall amazing experience with my surgery, and more inportant when I've have questions since the surgery there was always someone in his office whether it was the dietican, or the nurse that was able to answer all my questions. And we all know that we have lots of questions afterwards. I'm going back for my three month check-up in March. Looking forward to it!!!!!rnrnI would rate Dr. Graber and his office in the top of the pack. Based on my experience I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone to go this route.

Great guy, sharp as a tack, no-nonsense and to-the-point. From the outset I just felt this was a highly-skilled professional person at the top of his game, one I could trust with my health and the surgical journey. I wouldn't describe him as warm and fuzzy; more of a dry humour, but I don't pick a surgeon for hugs and cuddles. Program of care from him, his clinic team, operative team (including PA, NP, Nurse Anesthestist and others) all top notch from many months pre-op thru to regularly-scheduled post-d/c visits at 3 wks, 3 mos, 6 mos, 1 yr and then annually. Office and hospital both very sensitive to needs and realities of large patients. I had very high BMI and was a very difficult case for them. I needed an absolutely expert team and I got that. My experience mirrored what I have heard from other Graber patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Graber and his team. His surgeon team-mate Dr. Fitzer also delivered a small part of my care at d/c and seemed just as superb as Graber.

My first impression of Dr. Graber, was he was a straigt forward fellow who knew what he was doing and i had all the trust in him. I loved his staff and i loved his office.