Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Hospital

My First impression of Dr. Portenier is that he is very thorough and he really did put me at ease. I will see him agian but this first appt. was more him asking about me and the next will be him telling me more about the surgery that I have decided to have. I look forward to our next appt.rnI am very pleased with Dr. Porteniers Office staff they are caring and they smile when you enter and treat you like a person. (NOT a FAT PERSON)If I am not mistaken some of the staff have been throught the surgery themselves so it's nice to have people around that know what you are going to go through and what you have been through. Dr. Portenier and the Duke weight loss center is very thorough, when screening their perspective patients I felt like I was in very capable hands. Bariatric surgery is what he does. The center has a great after care program we are seen of course by the Dr. but also by the Nut. and Pych. at 3 weeks 3mo., 6mo., and 1 year and it is strongly suggested that we come to a monthly support group their at the hospital. I was impressed with the after care they show their patients. The risks of sugery are gone over many times during the process I thought that not only did they give a lot of info on the risks but where very willing at any time to answer any question that I might have had.rnI thought that my experience on a whole was great.

Everyone at this hospital was polite and professional. They would talk to you like they have known you forever and cared about you. If Durham was not so far away, I would always choose this hospital over any. Duke has taken over the management of this hospital, so I guess that is what it has changed so much.

The facility was clean, appealing from an architectural standpoint. Every single person I came in contact with was warm and professional. I had to work through some billing issues and even those folks were great. I do not have one negative thing to report. My surgeon did three surgeries the afternoon I had mine. We were all cared for equally well.

This was the best hospital experieince I have ever had and the best one i have ever been a part of. The care was consciencious. The hopsital was so available to me and I never asked for anything twice and in most cases I got stuff before I knew I even wanted it. Great hospitality and care.

Great Doctor, very caring and concerned.
My impression has not changed I still think he was and is the best of the best.
Good and very accomodating.
I did not dislike anything about him.
He is an awesome doctor and extremly good at what he does. Yes he emphasizes aftercare.
Yes he does have a structured aftercare program.
He is straight forward about the risk and if he feels you are not a good canidate then he lets you know that but they also try to help you so that you maybe able to work towards being a caidate.I would give him a 100% he is awesome. I am very happy with the surgery I could not have asked for better and he has a good bedside manner as well.

I had a wonderful experience with the hospital and staff. The nurses that took care of me were excellent. I could not have asked for better.

My husband had a bad expierence twice down at the cafeteria,,,the staff were rude and unprofessional.

My husband & I attended a seminar that Dr Portenier conducted at Durham Regional Hospital. He was kind and direct and did not sugar coat the surgery, its risks or possibilities or the fact that it was merely a tool in the overall process. We met with him and the rest of the staff on Oct. 8th. He took the time to answer our questions and helped us to determine which proceedure would be the most appropriate for me. I felt his confidence and it set me at ease. He made me no guarantees; he made it clear I was responsible to eat right, exercise and live a healthier lifestyle and if I did I would be successful. If I did not, I would struggle and potentially would be unsuccessful. This is a huge decision for anyone and to have a surgeon in your corner who actually is your partner and makes it known that is his intention, is astounding. I fee very fortunate to have been put in contact with Dr. Portenier and the entire professional staff at Duke Weight Loss Center. I will probably have this surgery right around the new year. What a wonderful way to start a year!rnrnDona LrnChapel Hillrn

I have no complaints I have had a good experience all around.

Dr Sudan was the greatest. I am so disappointed in his leaving Omaha.