Henry Ford Hospital (COE) Hospital

My first impression of Dr. Genaw is he is a no nonsense, tell you like it is kind of guy. He wont sugar coat things and tell you things you want to hear. He is direct and to the point. However he will take time to talk to you and make sure you understand the procedure and what you are in for. I like the fact that he will take time and talk you, not doctor to patient but person to person. His office staff have all been very kind and more than helpful in setting up other appointments, etc. I have been seen on time at all my appointments by all doctors, no waiting in the lobby forever. This helps when scheduling around work schedules and othe things. He will make sure you are well informed about the surgery and the risks of the surgery. My trust level of Dr. Genaw is high, as he is confident and has left no questions unanswered. I have had no unpleasant experiences while doing the things required of me to have the surgery. I have been pleased with my experience, and can only hope my good experience will continue.

Dr. Genaw is wonderful, he also has an associate: Dr. Carlin is great as well. Dr. Carlin was my initial surgeon through my entire initial process, then on the actual day of surgery he became ill and Dr. Genaw offered to do the surgery. I agreed and was not disappointed at all.
The office staff is professional, caring and very efficient.
These Dr.s are very nice and friendly but very strict and no-nonscense when it come to this program.
The aftercare program is very structured and all patients are expected to follow it to the letter.
They addressed the risks by asking that I lose 30 pounds before surgery and explained the reasons why. On the last visit they go over the total risks of the surgery with you giving you a chance to back out. They are very honest and even talk about the chance of death.
I rate both of these doctors GREAT in all areas.

Dr Genaw is tough but he is very determined that his patients be successful. He is a very good surgeon.

1) DR. GENAW IS AWESOME HE'S COCKY BUT CONFIDENT & I LIKE THAT. HE IS A MULTITALENTED SURGEON IN HIS FIELD & BEYOND.

2) I HAVE TOTAL FAITH IN DR. GENAW I AM IN THE BEST OF HANDS @ HENRY FORD.

3) DR. GENAWS' STAFF IS AWESOME,THEY CARE ABOUT US AS OBESE PATIENCE. WE'RE NOT JUST ANOTHER NUMBER @ HENRY FORD. WE ARE TREATED WITH KINDNESS & DIGNITY, WE ARE LIKE FAMILY THERE.

4) THERE IS NOTHING TO DISLIKE ABOUT DR. GENAW HE'S ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.

5) THAT DR. GENAW IS "THE BEST" IN HIS FIELD. HE & DR. CARLIN TEAM UP @ TIMES & DO FOLLOW UPS ON EACH OTHERS PATIENCE IF NEED BE...LOL
"TEAM WORK"

6) HE IS STRICT HE EXPECTS YOU TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LETTER. IF YOU SMOKE "QUIT" DR. GENAW "WILL NOT" OPPERATE ON YOU IF YOU DON'T STOP SMOKING FOR @ LEAST 2 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY DATE. HE BELIEVES' THAT IF YOUR GOING TO PAY TO "KILL YOURSELF BY SMOKING" THEN WHY SHOULD HE ATTEMPT TO SAVE YOUR LIFE, WHICH I BELIEVE IS TRUE.

7) YES THERE IS A STUCTURED AFTERCARE PROGRAM.

8) IN ORDER TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS I WAS REQUIRED TO QUIT SMOKING. ALSO LOSE 15 POUNDS & GO THROUGH A LOT OF TESTING BEFORE I COULD EVEN CONSIDER HAVING SURGERY. LET ALONE GET A SURGERY DATE.

9) HE IS THE BEST IN MY EYES.

10) WHAT CAN I SAY DR. GENAW HAS IT ALL GOING ON. HE IS THE MAN FOR THE JOB. THANKS DOC.

ALL MY LOVE,RESPECT & ADMIRATION TO YOU.
LOVE & HUGS ROBIN AKA WHOOPI XOXOXOXOX

Personable.
No.
ok.
No explanation about when to bathe, drive, etc.
To be sure to ask more questions. That he'll be glad to answer them. (I should of ask more!!!)
Moderate.
Yes. Somewhat
Very detailed.
On the scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest, I would give him a 8.
Both.
This is strictly my opinion!

Dr. Genaw is a great surgeon. Very easy going and friendly. I highly recommend him!

MY VERY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR.CARLIN WAS THAT HE LOOKED ALITTLE YOUNG TO BE DOING THIS TYPE OF SURGRY.THEN WE TALKED AND I FOUND OUT JUST HOW TALENED HE REALLY WAS.HIS KNOWLEDGE ON THE SUBJECT IS OUTSTANDING.HE ANWSERS ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS
NO MATTER WHAT YOU ASK.I NOTICE RIGHT OFF THAT HE HAS A LOVE FOR HIS PATIENTS...AND HE"S EASY TO TALK TO AND LISTENS TO HIS PATIENTS.AFTER MY SURGERY HE CAME AND CHECKED ON ME EVERY DAY AND MADE ME FEEL SAFE IN HIS CARE. HIS AFTER CARE IS JUST WONDERFUL! MAKE NO DOUBT...HE TAKES THAT VERY SEROUSLY.HIS STAFF IS JUST A ONE.THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.I WOULD GIVE
HIM AND HIS ENTIRE STAFF A RATING OF 10#.
GODBLESS HIM!!!

My first impression of Dr. Carlin was that he was very professional and very confident in his abilities. My first impression has not changed. He absolutely knows what he is doing. He treated me and my husband with the utmost respect. He was never adverse to answering any of our questions nor was he ever in a hurry to leave the office until we were completely satisfied with our understanding of all procedures. Dr. Carlins office staff is very helpful, however I think becoming quite overworked and overwhelemed due to the rising popularity of weight loss surgery. But never have I been treated poorly due to the business of the office. Future patients should not be hesitant or have fear of talking to or consulting with Dr. Carlin. Matter of fact, I have already recommended Dr. Carlin to another future WLS patient. As for the aftercare program and risks of surgery, I think H.F.H. has one of the most complete and up to date programs availble to WLS patients. Aftercare is highly stressed and followed to ensure the best and speediest recovery. All the risks and benefits are completely covered and whatever may be lacking is always explained without hesitation when asked. On a scale of 10...and since no one is perfect except for our savior Jesus Christ...I give Dr. Carlin and H.F.H. a 9/10. Both the surgical competence and bedside manner AND THE BARIATRIC FLOOR NURSING STAFF are wonderful. I truely don't have any negative comments about my surgery, or my hospital stay, or my doctors visits. The only drawback I would have is that Dr. Carlins office is very busy and sometimes the wait is quite long. But the caring of the staff and Dr.'s is great.

My appointment was at 3:00, and they were running about 1 hour behind. Then, there was a mix up with my paperwork. The medical ass't who took me in wrote all my info on someone else's paperwork, and vice versa. So, it was a bit disappointing, and very scary at that point.

After spending just a few minutes with Dr. Carlin, I had no doubt that I would be in great hands. He was very honest when answering my questions about what to expect and the changes to come. And he was very genuine and sincere in discussing why he went into this field of work when I asked.

Initially I was disappointed in the mix up and delays caused by some of the medical staff. But, also somewhat understanding, since there were many of us there. After all, they are only human.

I can't say enought good things about Dr Carlin. He really has a no nonsense attitude about weight loss. He has a great bedside manner. I can tell that he doesen't do this just for a living. I know that he is really concerned about the morbidly obese. The program at Henry Ford is VERY structured. At first it was overwhelming, but I know now that the reason for it is so that you will succeed. There is only one problem that I have with their office...almost everytime that i try to call I have to leave a voice message and wait for a call back. out of three times that I have had to do that there was once that I never got a call back. But that is my one and ONLY complaint. I would definitly choose Dr Carlin again.