Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Hospital

Very detail oriented, and very committed to helping people regain their health

no

very compassionate

hard to convince that i had a blockage


keep talking, don't quit if you have a problem
alot

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surgical competence

She came highly recommended to me from people I knew that had the surgery.

She is very knowledgeable and sincere. Caring attitude. With me being a nurse, she treated me with respect a professional, but also treated me as a patient.. who was very anxious, nervous, and uncertain of what lyed ahead.

While in the hospital, she came to visit me several times a day. Answered all my questions.. and even sat at my bedside to look at my pictures of my babies.

She has a lot of experience, and take pts. that other surgeons turn away. Skillful in her tecnique.

Thorough in education both pre and post op
She's a 10 in my book. She gave me my life back.

First impression was that she was very cool and stern. She is a young Asian lady, very pretty and thin. What could she possibly know about my yrs. of obesity.
After getting tp know her, she is the most kind, compassionate person, let alone physician I have ever met. She is my angel!!!!
Her office staff is a good fit, just like her.
She requires seeing you every 6 months for the first two years then yearly if everythings O.K. Very structured aftercare.
Pre- surgery she lays it all on the line- pulls no punches
I would STRONGLY recommend her!!!!!!!!
Both are very important

I knew Dr Hamad was the surgeon for me from the moment I contacted her office for information. Her staff is ultra-professional. She is a straightforward woman who said to me, "I'm not here to sell you surgery. I am here to help you attain a healthy life. If I feel you are not a candidate for theis surgery, I will not perform it." I have never heard a negative comment about her. The staff at the hospital nearly bowed at her feet. She has many resourseful and reachable people in her office who will answer any question, no matter haow trivial I thought it would be. Gina and Debbie (P.A.'s) are a gift from God.

Haven't had surgery yet, but I am very confident in her , Have heard nothing but good things and good reports.

She's an extremely competent surgeon (I'm a nurse and my husband MD)

Very busy and not as tuned in to how horrible it is to wait so long for an appointment and then long wait for surgery.

The program in general lacks a good knowledge of ongoing post op dietery needs and Vitamin and Mineral supplements.
I have a feeling most of these MD's are the same way because not enough is really known.

Bedside manner is friendly and competent- but I wasn't looking for a friend- I wanted the best surgeon around for this surgery and I think she is that.

My first impression of Dr Ramanathan was great, very friendly and eager to answer any questions during the workshop. The office staff was great especially Nicole Thel th PA, she was very informative and sweet. Dr. addressed all risks and complications with the surgery.

She is a very nice doctor.I was nervous and she was easy to talk to she answered all of my questions. The office staff have been very helpful. I called a few times to check to see if they had all my test results and to ask questions. They never made me feel like I was a pest. They took their time with me and listened. The reading material the office gives you in reference to the surgery, after surgery care, diet, etc is easy to understand. Everything was explained in great detail to make sure you understand exactly what you are going to go through.
I'm nervous but excited about my surgery.

She was great! Was in every day to see me after surgery. Some time even twice.

Had my first follow-up appt 2 weeks later. Was a little disappointed that I only saw an assistant and not her. Have my next appt. The end on August and I am curious if I will see her.

The doctor was very down to earth. He really wanted me to ask as many questions as possible.He was very easy to understand and talk to. He never intimanated me what so ever.His office staff was so wonderful, it was like I new them all my life. I can hardly wait to go back for my one month check-up. I will meet with him then. If you live in the Pittsburgh,Pa. area, please take the time to consider this team of Doctors.