"I have decided to go with Dr. Karl Byrne in Charleston, SC. I have a niece who had the Gastric Bypass May 29 with Dr. Byrne and he has a very good reputation. Know another patient of his that had him over 1 and 1/2 years ago and she was very pleased with him. He wants to help people that are severely overweight as well.
I have not met Dr. Strickland or Dr. Givens on a one to one basis yet, but did attend a seminar where both spoke. Was very impressed with both. Dr. Givens even stated that it was such a pleasure to be able to help people who are severely obese to regain their lives. Dr. Strickland and Dr. Givens were very patient about answering questions and never gave any indication that they were in a hurry to be somewhere else.
The staff that works with them are the same as well. They were very informative and very helpful. I even had to call the office and talk with Diane (the insurance person) and she talked with me like we were old friends.
Dr. Strickland/Dr. Givens have a very structured program and both are members of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. Everything was explained in detailed. I have spoken to another surgeon about this procedure and both him and Dr. Strickland/Dr. Givens information was practically the same.
My feelings for these surgeons are strictly based on first impression. Again, I have not met them on a one-to-one basis."
