Gary Santavicca Psychologist Ph.D

This was my 2nd time meeting with Dr. Santavicca. I was very much at ease with him. Don't let his wonderful manners fool you, he can look through you w/discernment. He also recommended this website. That was a big help. Thanks Dr. Santavicca!

Dr. Santavicca was wonderful. He is very energetic and you do feel as though a tornado has swept into the room when he starts talking, but he is so nice and pleasant that it's not disconcerting at all. He explains aspects of the surgery that you may not have thought about and he then talks to you very frankly to determine if he believes you need additional assistance throughout the surgical process. However, he suggests that everyone persue counseling, considering how life altering this decision is. Overall, I was totally thrilled with my decision to have Dr. Santavicca conduct my Psychiatric evaluation.

He is WONDERFUL! He talks VERY fast and covers alot of information in a short amount of time. He is not out to keep anyone from having this surgery. His goal is to make sure that we are adequately prepared emotionally and know what steps to take post op if issues arise. I would highly recommend anyone needing to get a psych eval completed to go to him. There are two offices that I know of. I went to the Conyers office. There was no staff...just him. He offered great advice for exercising and getting the most out of our new "tool" when we get to post op status. He promised my report by Friday since I have my surgeon consult on Monday! 2-day turnaround is pretty good if you ask me!

Wow is the word that comes to mind when I think about Dr. SantaVicca. He was more than knowlegeable about WLS he's an expert.

Also he's got great people skills and goes through a presentation with you before you get specific. He's so knowledgeable about all the comorbid conditions and has obviously been doing this for a long time.

He was also extremely easy to talk to...sometimes psychiatrists/psychologists are not very personable but he was a trip!

I really liked him and would highly recommend...also he does take BC/BS HMO insurance!!! That was just a bonus because I was already prepared to have to pay out of pocket when I made the appointment (no one else I called took the insurance so I did not even ask his office - they asked me).

Dr. Santavicca was nice...talked a little fast, but good. He is interested in helping you get approved, but making sure that you are prepared for the changes in life as well.

Dr. Santavicca made me feel so comfortable from the time I entered his office until the time I left him. He made me feel so comfortable that If I needed to see a psychologist..I would choose him.

I enjoyed our meeting, he was well informed and pleasent. I recommend him to anyone. (BUT had to wait 45 minutes in office)

I thought that while Dr. Santavicca wrote a fine letter for me, he jumped to a lot of conclusions that were weak at best, since he had known me for an hour. He gave me the impression that he thinks that "therapy" is something we all should have and learn from.

I saw him at his Atlanta office. He was very knowledgeable about the surgery and wants to make sure you understand that it truly is a life-changing surgery, both emotionally and physically. Office staff was great.

I found Dr. Santavicca very caring. He was quick to put me at ease.