El Camino Hospital Hospital

Dr. Rabkin is intelligent, compassionate, capable, thorough, knowledgable, talented, and consistently demonstrates high integrity.

He has assembled a staff that shines: Ernesto and AnnaLynn are always friendly, happy to help in any way, and both have excellent follow through; Matt handled my education in insurance paperwork; Maria started after my 1st visit but came up to speed especially quickly and is always there to assist, nudge, evaluate and educate, earning my trust and confidence very quickly.

While in hospital Dr. Rabkin and Maria came by many times including all throughout the holiday weekend; not once did they convey any distress over being with me (working), I only experienced the utmost in concern for my well being.

Maria has handled my post-operative care, only calling in Dr Rabkin one time for a 2nd opinion. I believe this is the same for most people so you may miss seeing Dr. Rabkin once you are on the mend.

This aftercare is also thorough and goes on for a varied amount of time as part of the package; a few months for Kaiser patients, up to 18 months for some others. They took care of me until I was completely healed.

Monthly support group meetings are held in many different locations and welcome people from other surgeons, and those considering surgery as well.

I can only report positive things about Dr. Rabkin, his staff and affiliated hospital.
The process, with his office, towards DS was educational, medically thorough, and nurturing. I felt fully informed in my decision to commit to the DS after attending the seminar and talking to the staff and watching their videos. I was asked to do some presurgery medical tests to insure that I could easily tolerate the procedure. The staff is warm and reassuring. The follow up is terrific,and the month support group meetings invaluable. I give him a 10 out of 10 on all points.

When I first met with Dr. Zare... I felt at ease and in good hands. He explained with details the proecess before and after. Ben, His assistant is great and very helpfull. I am pleased and reccommend Dr. Zare to anyone.


Im afraid i have nothing negative to say about Dr. Zare at this point. I've had no complications with my surgery thusfar.

Doctor Zare was wonderful, he is very informative and certainly has a wonderful track record. After meeting him I knew he was the one to perform my surgery. He just has a way of making you feel comfortable and I have all the confidence in the world with him and his staff. I would surely recomend him to friends and anyone else just checking for a doctor. He has a wonderful smile and great bedside manners. It's been about year since I had my surgery and I feel great, I know If I ever need him or his office they will alawys be there for me. They are part of my family for ever.

Well, my first impression was completely wrong. I was afraid I was getting forgotten but I misunderstood..they were actually being very professional and giving me time to decide on a life changing procedure. When Ben and I talked he made it clear that this is a decision "I" have to make and one that I should not be pressured into. "I" will have to make the life change not him. Wow! Thank you SOOOOOOOO much, Ben, you were right. When you said that I looked at all this completely different. The change is not for anyone but me, and if I am not committed to it 100% "I" am not ready.

Well, I am ready now and I hope to have surgery by the end of September 2010.

Thank you, Ben and Dr. Zare, for providing not just a professional office but one that seems to really understand what the patient needs from the beginning. Since my "Let's Do It" decision Ben has been very supportive and helpful in everything I have needed.

My first assumption of the office was soooo wrong. I am glad I got a chance for second impression. Dana Merritt

Dr. Legha,

Is a great surgeon, once he warms up to you you will love him, you are in good hands!

Dr. Zare is the best surgeon I could find for tihs operation. I would recommond him to anyone who is looking into this surgery. At this time I have lost 75lbs and i'am feeling great. My health is great.

Dr. Zare was very personable and willing to listen to all my questions and concerns. He also was willing to answer my daughter's questions. I like his presentation and look forward to working with him in my weight loss journey.

I had my surgery 4 weeks ago (5/11/10) and am so glad I found Dr. Zare and Ben, the ever efficient and friendly guide to all things. With their help with insurance, psychologist, nutritionist, etc.,)I was in surgery one month after our initial consult. Even if I had not done my homework, the initial office visit was so informative, I knew I was in the right place. Dr. Zare offers the complete package: the surgery, the information and support, and excellent follow up care. I could not be happier with the choice I made.

This was my first surgery ever. It has been three weeks since my surgery (without any complications). I have to say that Dr. Zare is a wonderful surgeon. He is very thorough and I felt safe in his hands. When heading into the operation room Dr. Zare made me feel very comfortable. I know that it is weird to say, but the reassurance I received was so beneficial. I also appreciate Dr. Zare extra thoroughness after surgery.

Everything that I have been going through, I expected, because Dr. Zare made sure I was well informed of the procedure and post surgery. Dr. Zare has a very positive demeanor and I am very glad that a friend of mine recommended him. I am very thankful to Dr. Zare for providing a tool that will assist me on my healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Zare's assistant, Ben, is good as well. He will assist with your insurance and will help with any other questions you might have.

I really need to thank both of them.