El Camino Hospital Hospital

I am glad that I chose Dr. Zare for my surgery. He was very helpful in explaining the different types of weight loss surgeries that he offered and the side effects that go along with them. He also made me feel very comfortable about the surgery that I chose to have. The office staff was also very nice and helpful with my questions. Dr. Zare also came to visit me the day after the surgery and the day I went home to ensure that I was healing properly, he also went out to the waiting room and informed my family that I did well in surgery. I would definitely recommend him to any of my friends or family.

Dr. Zare is such a blessing to me!Him and his staff are so professional and are prompt at answering all my questions and concerns.They did anything and everything necessary to get me started on this new journey and making sure that I knew I wasn't alone in this!I tried all kinds of different dieting programs,but just wasn't successful on my own. Two weeks before surgery Dr. Zare made sure to give me really good encouraging words for why he wants me to follow all pre and post-op instructions to the best of my ability.What an amazing doctor I told myself leaving his office! Thank you Dr. Zare for doing such an amazing surgery on me and making sure my stay at the hospital was as comfortable as possible .I appreciate the communication with my husband after surgery as well.I would go back to him again,again and again if I needed to.If anyone is looking for great surgeon he is it!

Dr. Zare and his team were excellent, professional, and answered all my questions. I was confident my surgery would be routine and I was in the best hands.

Dr Zare is awesome! I've been debating this surgery for years..Since our first meeting I felt comfortable with him.Ii looked up his credentials and found out that he was one of the best..I was recommended to him by a coworker.He also has an excellent team to answer any questions. My surgery was done last Thursday..and nowI'm just excited on what's to come..He personally takes time to visit you in the hospital and that is appreciated.I had it done at Goodsam..everyone treats you excellent. I was real impressed:-)) I would definately recommend anyone that's thinking of doing the surgery .

I was originally a patient of Barry Sanchez, he left the group and I was a "leftover" patient, and was assigned to Dr. Wetter.

In 10/12 went to doctor and the band was diagnosed as it had slipped & needed to be removed asap, due to complications happening.

Dr. Wetter performed the surgery without any complications. During and after the surgery he was attentive, professional and very through. My only hiccup with him was in the determination process of the surgery-he did not display any bedside manner and was abrupt, almost rude like.

This surgery changed my life and has given me a new lease on life.

Dr. Zare is an outstanding professional. He is obviously extremely well educated, trained and is clearly at both the top of his game and the top of the bariatric surgeon profession. His professional presence is incredible with consistent positive feedback and comprehensive explanations. His bedside manner was impeccible while I was in the hospital.

Dr. Zare's office staff are very knowledgable of the bariatric surgery process and can advise on supplements and nutrition. He also has a great insurance coordinator that helps you get through the hurdles as they may exist. They are friendly, helpful and courteous.

Dr. Zare has been a true positive motivator for me and I look forward to working with him as I continue on this journey.

Dr. Zare is awesome! Dr. Zare performed the perfect VSG surgery on me 12/17/12. The surgery & recovery were smooth as silk. Dr. Zare is very knowledgeable, professional, caring and talented. After interviewing 3 Surgeons, I am so glad that I selected Dr. Zare! What a positive experience! I had put off wls for several years due to my extreme fear of surgery. I no longer fear surgery thanks to Dr. Zare. Dr. Zare & his staff (Amelia & Kathryn) were a dream to work with! I highly recommend Dr. Zare! You will definitely make the right decision if you choose Dr. Zare!

I interviewed several surgeons before selecting Dr Zare. I was impressed with his professionalism and his compassion.Several physicians recommended Dr Zare, he has an excellent reputation as a surgeon. He spent a long time with my husband and I answering our questions , explaining the details , risks of bariatric surgery as well as the aftercare . His office staff Amelia and Kathryn are excellent and make the process so much easier than I could have imagined. Dr Zare works closely with Karen Thomas at El Camino Hospital. I had excellent support before surgery and now attend the monthly support group.

My opinion in regards to Doctor Foster: She was great for my gastric bypass, 10 yrs ago. I was very disappointed when I resent called her office made an appointement to see if I qualifyed for a revition surgery.In her own words... I needed to loose the weight by eating less. And not to call her office until I did. If I could loose the weight on my own, I wouldnt need the surgery. Very rude, I was very very disappointed. I am sure my insurance will cover the revition, but I will not do it with her.

Dr. Zare is awesome! I started this whole journey Mid/End of October and just got my sleeve December 21st! SOO fast.
Dr. Zare was very knowledgeable at the first consultation, he explained all the different types of WLS and helped me decide what one was best for me. Originally I had wanted a RNY gastric bypass and had felt like he was sort of pushing the sleeve procedure, but in the end I did decide the sleeve was best for me.
His office staff is amazing! Amalia is so nice and very helpful.
On your first visit, they give you a binder with a whole ton of info in it, and it is very helpful. Even after surgery I'm still reading it when I have a question.
I'm 6 days out of surgery and down 18 pounds!
There is only one semi-bad things I have to say.
1. After surgery I was told he did not tell my parents and fiance I was okay and everything went good until I was in recover for a hour. My parents we very worried about that, but it turns out he had to rush off to see another patient.

His bedside manner was good other then that one incident.

Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Zare.