"I met Dr. Abkin, Dr. Bertha and their staff of Professionals for the first time at a seminar held on 3/25/04. Dr. Abkin is well spoken and has a good sense of humor. He has a calming effect on a person The next day I called to make an appointment and the very nice woman I spoke to, Catherine scheduled an appointment for me on 4/1/04 with Dr. Abkin. I was given a surgical date of 4/27/04. I was happy to not have a lengthly wait. His Office is quite busy but I found it to be well structured and organized. Everyone of the staff I met has been very pleasant, each time I return there they were nicer then the time before. The surgery was explained in detail, what to expect before, during and after. What the benefits and the risks could be for having gastric by-pass surgery. I can't think of another time I was given such thorough information before a surgical proceedure. The after care program has been very structured, and when I needed to speak to someone after I got home, my calls was returned promptly. I thank my Endocrinologist Dr. Coyne, for referring me to Dr. Abkin and Bertha. I think they are very competent and have an excellent reputation. Many patients I have met of Dr. Abkins express the same feelings as myself. They have an excellent record for their surgical proceedures and plenty of experience. As for Dr. Abkin's bedside manner, he has been very open and honest, he did it in such a way that left me feeling that he really cares ahout his patients.
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