El Camino Hospital Hospital

Ah, first impressions! Dr. Zare' came across as sincerely wanting to help "me". He made me feel so comfortable. The office staff were very pleasant too. Can't find any cons about the good doc. Dr. Zare' personally called me for an initial phone contact, which impressed me beyond reason. I expected some office staff person to do that. Surprise, the good docs are still out there! I've only had initial contact...one office visit so far and that was a very good experience. This is my personal impression of them so far. 2/23/10

At my most recent visit, Dr. Zare' gave me all necessary information for my surgery, pre-op items/procedures and I'm ready. He was very thorough with his approach to me about the whole surgery. We went over everything we needed to and more. He is such a good man, ah, doctor! I'm feeling very confident in my choice for him to do my surgery. March 17th is my day! 3/8/10

My life style hasn't changed nor do i feel deprived. My blood pressure is normal and I feel great!! I will be comming off my blood pressure medication soon! I would recommend this office to anyone who is looking to have Gastric Bypass surgery.

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I was referred to Dr. Zare's practice through word of mouth from a very close relative of mine had her surgery with Dr. Zare last year and recommended him highly. I have been so happy with my decision to choose his practice and change my life forever. I decided to have laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery to improve my health. AI have lost over 70 lbs in less than 9 months. I feel very healthy and have a lot of energy. The experience with Dr. Zare's practice has been incredible. Everything was handled very professionally and efficiently. The office works very smoothly and Benjamin, the bariatric coordinator is very compassionate and excellent at what he does. Dr. Zare instilled a lot of confidence in me and helped me make a decision about surgery. The practice does not charge an exorbitant fee and deals directly with your insurance company which his very rare in the bay area. There are many other practices in the area with either inferior results or with surgeons who come from out of town to San jose, operate in many different cities, and do not give you the same level of attention. I highly recommend the practice to anyone interested in receiving personalized attention and outstanding surgical care.
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My first impression of Dr. Rabkin was warmth. He has an excellent patient rapport, and he truly listens when you ask him questions. Over time, this impression has been strengthened immensely as I went through the surgical process. Dr. Rabkin has always been patient with my many questions, informative, reassuring, and so knowledgeable. He is approachable, never once giving me the impression of arrogance or distance that some doctors can give.

The staff at PacLap is also excellent, everyone is so helpful and patient. Ernesto, Alexander & Dana were all so supportive and helpful in getting all of my insurance information in order, my testing & labwork done, and my patient education information in order.

Dr. Rabkin provides a "red binder" with very good information regarding the DS; from what I understand that is not the case with all doctors performing this procedure. The patient education was fantastic. I was very well-researched before walking into his office, but they provided sufficient information even for someone who hadn't done the research beforehand.

The aftercare program is structured, the follow up appointments are included in the surgeon's fee, and there is an excellent support group both at the practice and at several locations nationally. Also, there is a thriving online group with regular bulletins and updates for patients. The staff is very approachable for information and questions, and ALWAYS get back to you with answers.

Overall, I would rate this surgeon 11 on a scale of 1-10. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. His surgical competence is sublime, I would rate him one of the best (if not the best) surgeons performing the duodenal switch. And his bedside manner is comparable to his surgical skill.

Thank you for giving me back my health, Dr. Rabkin!

This Surgery was a life changer for me. It gave me hope for a much longer life and a healthy change. This surgery gave memy life back. I no longer am a diabetic, no longer have high cholestrol and High Blood Pressure. I have lost weight and feel great. Thank you

As long as I can remember I have been a prisoner in my own body. Struggling with my obesity for the last 20+ years avoiding old friends and family, basically \"in hiding\". I wasn't living I was existing in a sad world of shame and denial. I wouldn't go to concerts or movies because I didn't fit in the seats comfortably, and being embarrassed by this I would make up excuses not to attend. Not going to any of my high school reunions was also a result of my obesity.rn rnI would be out of breath just turning over in the bed, of which I spent most of my time due to illnesses brought on by the weight. I would have to take an elevator for 1 floor because I couldn't even climb 1 flight of stairs. When taking pictures I always would stand behind someone even though I was shorter. I could go on and on about my limitations due to obesity but if you are reading this you already have experienced the humiliating by products of obesity.rn rnI did try EVERYTHING and EVERY diet known to man to no avail. Some weight would come off but always returned with a vengeance. After researching Gastric Bypass Surgery for 2 years my doctors and I decided it was the only option for me given all my weight related \"issues\" and failures in the past. This is when I met Dr. Marc Zare', once I found the perfect fit for me in a Surgeon I started the insurance process. You can only imagine how difficult this was, it was harder than the surgery itself in my option. After MANY denials and doing the six month regimen of diet and exercise I finally got approved! rn rnThe most life changing day of my life was the day of surgery, Dr. Zare' was so compassionate and comforting I knew I was in good hands. After a few months of recovery and a little hair loss I have lost eighty-six pounds and 14 sizes!! I still have twenty-five more pounds to go, but with the help of the staff at Dr. Zare's office I know I will loose it.rn rn I now lead a VERY active life with NO limitations. I am doing things now that I had only dreamed of before. I no longer run away from the scale, I look forward to it. Dr. Zare' has given me my long lost life back and I am free of the obesity chains forever!! rn rnRemember, the hardest part is the insurance, don't let them keep you from having the life that we ALL deserve. Keep fighting, you are worth it!rn

October 5th was an exciting time for me: The day before my 65th birthday_ Dr. Zare performed bariatric surgery on me. Now I see that present everyday. I am blessed to have Dr. Zare here and I am grateful for this new lease on my life. My blood pressure is down and I am off the reflux medication. Every one of the little improvements remind me of the work Dr. Zare did on that day in October. rnThank you SO MUCH!!rnBonitarn

Dr. Feng is as good as it gets, spoken from a guy who has been in the medical field for almost 40 years.

Dr. Zare is knowledgible, caring and kind. He explained the procedure and gave me a binder filled with info that was very helpful and answered my questions. It also prepared me for pre and post op. Everything went well with my surgery and I am well on my way to becoming a healthy person. Office manager, Ben Mendoza is fabulous! He is one of the most efficient people that I've ever encountered. He can help with everything from insurance to making appointments at the hospital. Dr. Zare and Mr. Mendoza make an outstanding team. I am extremely pleased with Dr. Zare and his staff. Having gastric bypass surgery is one of the smartest things I've done and I'm so happy that I chose Dr. Zare to perform my surgery. I would highly recommend him.

She is tough but the best possible match-up for me! I'm now 4 years post-op, I do what she says and I'm down about 170 pounds. She taught me to think of food as fuel. It's like putting gas in your car. I have my life back. I'm extremely active and I look and feel 20 years younger.