Jefferson Health System Hospital

I really liked Dr Goldstein from the start, he didn't make me feel like I was an outcast for being in this condition. Very understanding of my feelings and my concerns.
I think the staff at Advanced Laproscopic Surgeons was great... they are all very helpful and very caring.
What I think any future patients need to know is that Dr. Goldsten knows his stuff, I was hesitant about getting a filter in place in order to prevent blood clots, but after speaking with him he made me feel that he has my very best interest at heart, and he takes all precautions to make sure you are ok.
Very insightful on aftercare and explained all the risks very well.
I rate him overall with an A+++... I Thank God for him, for giving him the knowledge to help people with obesity.

Overall I was very impressed with both Dr. Goldstein and his office. Although he seems a bit younger than the other surgeons in the group, I had no reservations about selecting him as my surgeon after hearing him speak at the information session I attended prior to my first office visit. Dr. Goldstein seems very knowledgeable and very thorough. He does the band as well, but I wanted the bypass. He explained the reasons behind every evaluation (cardiologist and gastroenterologist) that he wanted me to have prior to having the surgery. I left his office feeling like all the bases were covered. Although he is very nice, and easy to talk to, he is also very straightforward and seems to take no risks or shortcuts in the evaluation. The surgery went very smoothly. Only two nights in the hospital and I was home. I felt he did an excellent job preparing me for surgery. There were no surprises. The preop class that you are required to attend really prepares you well for the whole process. Overall I would rate Dr. Goldstein a 9/10 and would recommend him to anyone considering the surgery, but be prepared - his office is pretty busy.

The nurses were wonderful, and those that had to do test and transport me back and forth they were great.

I was left to lay alone,without a callbutton within reach for hours on end.My cries mostly went unanswered,and if someone did show up,it was to tell me"you're not my patient" or "It's almost time for me to go home" or "We're short-staffed and I don't have time for you now" The only time the nursing staff was attentive was during visiting hours,when my family was present.This was the most horrendous hospital stay I've ever had. I will not return to this hospital.

I FEEL THE STAFF NEEDS MORE EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF THE SURGERY AS WELL AS THE FEELING OF THE PTS THEMSELVES.....