MetroWest Medical Center Hospital

Dr. Ameri was great! He is very supportive, knowledgable and highly respected. He has a great office staff in Linda and Louise. There were only two items I thought could have been better 1) scheduleing took a long time and was bumped once at the last minute and 2) the pre-op requirements are intense, and they really don't help you out with them (i.e. referrals, etc...)and if you don't get them done, you don't get the operation. I felt as though this created a real demand on work-time and had to use lots of time out to run around for appt's, following-up for letters, etc..
I am 5 days post-op, so I really cannot comment on aftercare yet, but I do know they give you a detailed set of booklets to help you understand the requirements and nutritional guidelines. I know he is working to create a more structured and wholistic support approach including aftercare than they currently have.
He explains the risks completely and very matter-of fact - although he is very confident in his own abilities. He told me to not worry about the surgical risks, but instead to focus on what I can control, which was helpful.
Overall I would give Dr. Ameri a very high rating and would recommend him to others.

I posted a review before but it didn't seem to go in. I would like to say that Dr. Ameri is awesome. He did surgery on my daughter when she was only six years old (for her appendix) and he later did surgery on my husband for gird. Both operations were fine and he was so good to them through it all. He’s an amazing surgeon and I consider him to be brilliant. His bedside manor is awesome. He is a kind person, very caring and has no problems talking to you and making you feel at ease. His assistants are equally as wonderful. Linda & Louise manage a very busy office by themselves and do an incredible job at it. Louise works right along side Dr. Ameri and is very knowledgeable of the whole procedure. They make you aware of the risks and make sure you are well aware of any complications but at the same time they also are encouraging. I am grateful that we have such a place so close by. It is so good that Dr. Ameri does the gastric bypass laproscopically. It is very hard to find a surgeon who does the surgery this way. It makes it better that he is such a great guy and that he has Linda & Louise (wonderful people) to work along side him and help run things smoothly. They are very busy and yet they try hard to get everyone in as soon as possible and work with people as best as they can to please everyone. I'm sure that is difficult at times to do. I can't wait for my surgery. If you are searching for an awesome surgeon, he's the man.

July 19, 2002
I have only awesome things to say about Dr. Ameri and his assistant Louise. They have been so awesome and so kind and now that I am post-op I can't wait to loose the pounds. The procedure went awesome and even though I am only a week out I am feeling better and better every day. Dr. Ameri did my procedure Laproscopically and he is the best when it comes to any procedure being done Laproscopically. I love the way they treated me, I love the way they handle things and I am forever greatful that he was my surgeon.

Dr. Ameri was confident, reassuring, knowledgeable, and charming to boot! I liked his easy going manner in combination with his air of confidence. Although I had some pretty controversial questions, he answered them assuredly and with passion. He is straightforward and he likes an educated patient.

As far as his staff, Louise is great. Many people say she frightens them, but she really just presents the facts. I like that. As for Linda, I have mixed feelings. I know she can be very nice and will answer questions when she has time, but I always feel like I am bothering her (and it's not me just being paranoid--she told my doctor I called a lot, which really wasn't true-I called with legimate concerns), plus, she can be a little impatient sometimes. Just have everything you need when you need it. I think Linda is a kind person, just very overworked.

Overall, I will say I was initally concerned with the small office and Dr. Ameri's lack of experience (only 75) until I did a background check and found he was a well respected member of the board of bariatrics, well respected by his peers and collegues in Massachusetts, and had been doing lap surgery for over 20 years.

The small setting has it's inconveniences (no doing everything at once, the wait, rushing, etc.), but there is nothing like the one on one treatment vs. the assembly line service other, larger places offer.

I met with Dr. Ameri on 4/12/02. I feel like I am SO lucky! Dr. Ameri and his staff (Louise & Linda) are caring and confident. Any concerns I had were put to rest by the time I left their office. They spent so much time with me. It was a really nice experience. They are professional, but you still feel comfortable enough to ask questions & you know they really CARE!!! Right now I am waiting approval from Aetna, and I am SOOOOO impatient!! LOL! It is a good thing that Linda & Louise know how to calm me down. Without them I think I would be nervous and anxious all the time. I know this is a life journey, and I am grateful that I have found Dr. Ameri, Louise and Linda to help me through. I couldn't do it without them. :) Ê Ê -- Brenda Pearlstein

Before I start on the tremendous success story from my surgery, let me tell you who I was prior to January 17, 2002. I was a 51 yr old man 5'6 tall and fluctuating around 250 pounds. I was a type II diabetic(at one point 525 after fasting), depressed, and told that I was bipolar and would be on Lithium for the rest of my life. I had severe shakes and sweats from all my medications the doctors had me on. My triglycerides hit 3400. that's right 3400 after fasting. All of my testing was done at the Joslin Diabetic Center in Boston. I had to take 26 pills daily plus 2 insulin shots (80 units and 100 units).

Here is a list of the pills I was taking daily:
Niaspan, lopitor, glucophage, allpourinol, lasix,tricor, glucotrol XL, avandia, empirin, inderal, prinival, prilosec, sonata, celexa, pamelor, xenical and 2 humulin shots a day.

Sleeping was a nightmare. I didn't go out. I didn't socialize and I never wanted to meet anyone. It also helped end a 9 yr relationship with a very nice lady. Life sucked.

Then I heard about Dr. Ameri. At first he was concerned about doing the surgery because of all my meds, especially the lithium. Thank God he agreed to operate. Besides being a great surgeon he is a true gentleman with great compassion and understanding. He really cares for his patients and puts his heart and soul into doing his best for you. For this I will be eternally grateful for giving me a whole new life.

Now is the miracle. Today is May 16, 2002, four months after surgery. I'm 52 yrs old, still 5'6 but everything else has changed. I now weigh 166 lbs, down about 80 lbs. From 26 pills a day I now take 1 Prilosec, 1 Flintstone vitamin, and 3 tums. No Lithium and No Insulin. My glucose level stays around 110 to 118. My depression is gone. Mentally my thinking has never been clearer. I was on Lithium since 1980. I got myself into the habit of working out everyday and it makes me feel great. I go out and socialize now, I just went to my first singles dance. Meeting new people is now exciting. My self esteem is through the roof. Something I never had. People now see me for me and not my size. My energy level is unstoppable. I can't stop looking for things to do. I'll go anyplace and do anything at the drop of a hat.

Again I must thank God for Dr. Ameri. He has given me a whole new exciting life to look forward to. God Bless You Dr. Ameri and your fantastic staff, Louise and Linda for helping so many of us have a much happier, healthier, and fuller life.

Peter Scola

My first impression of him was, he looked very clean, handsome, and proffessional. My impression after speaking with him for a few minutes got even better. He was very thorough in explaining the procedure to me, and asking me what made me come to this choice. I felt well informed, and think he is extremely copetant.

The office staff! First and formost, I'd like to remark on the first person I talked to on the phone, Linda, Secretary. She was very kind and patient and spoke with me for a lenghty period of time, describing what happens, and what other types of things the doctor does. First call was great!

The nurse, Louis was kind and explained a lot to me before I saw Dr. Ameri, she helps him during surgery. She did emphasize to me several times the importance to remember this is a permanent change.
I can't say there was anything I didn't like about Dr. Ameri, he was great.

Dr. Ameri does spend ample time, without rushing you out the door. You may have to wait, and you will definitly have to be patient getting your insurance info. submitted because of how backed up the paperwork end of it is.

We mostly talked about the actual surgery.

The risks where also outlined by his nurse, mostly in saying that there are risks associated with any surgery. Also, he did make sure to answer my questions about if they had complications during surgery, there is a possibility they may have to do it open. But it is a very slim chance.

I would rate him an 11 on a 1-10 scale. He is highly regarded in his feild by his colleages and he seems very well informed in his specialty of Laproscopic Surgeries. I am very excited about having him do my surgery. I think his bedside manor is excellent and his manner is lovely. I look forward to a long surgeon patient relationship with him. He also does the abdominoplasty that I may want after a year or so out.

I am stating all of this as my own personal opionion and I can't say how someone else's experience may differ. I was generally happy with all aspects of his practice.

I met with Dr. Ameri yesterday April 12th, 2002. I thought the day would never come! He was absolutely wonderful. Very kind and caring. He explained everything in detail, to me that's very important. Too many times doctor's visits are 10 seconds and that's it. His staff was very helpful. They gave me my packet of info and went over it step by step. Dr. Ameri and his nurse made sure I understood that this is a lifetime decision, not just another quick fix. Every question that I asked was answered in detail. Now I have to work on my insurance approval. Once I send the doc's office the info they need they will forward it on to the insurance company. It's nice that I won't have to handle that part of my journey. Having a doctor's staff behind you to help is better than going one on one with an insurance company. Overall, i would say that I hit the jackpot when I chose Dr. Ameri.

I have had my initial appointment with Dr. Ameri and was very pleased. He took the time to answer any questions I had and explained the surgery in full detail, including the risks. He did not talk down or judge my decision. He has a very small practice and belives the one-to-one is very important for patient recovery. His nurse, Louise and especially his office manager, Linda, were wonderful. So far I am very impressed.

My first impression of Dr. Ameri was great, I felt as though he did not rush me with all my questions, he answered any and all that I threw his way. I was very comfortable with him from the beginning, he is very knowledgeable about the procedure and explained it in terms that "we normal people" can understand. His office staff is very very busy, getting even busier by the day I think (I guess that's a good thing...right?)He doesn't take any unnecessary risks with his patients (take it from me!) If you live in MA, I would highly recommend Dr. Ameri (I would recommend him even if you're not in MA, but don't know how insurance stuff works)

Dr Ameri is a kind and compassionate man, I have seen him work with others and know of his bedside manner and his surgical skill.

His office staff is excellent, I can't say enough about them. Linda and Louise are wonderful people, and anyone would be lucky to have these angels in their corner.

He is very honest with you about what to expect and how this Surgery can only improve your life to the fullest.

He strongley emphasizes after care support and exercise.

The hospital I am having this at is putting those things in place now.

All the risks, I'm an LPN and it makes it that much easier to understand all that ias necessay to care for myself after surgery.

Dr Ameri receives all A's from me!

surgical competency and compasssion for what the patient is going thru is very important