"Dr. Alan Newhoff seems to be a very competent surgeon, having performed over 3,000 Roux-en-Y operations at this point. He is very personable, seems to have a great sense of humor, but is also direct and no nonsense. He believes that you are investing a great deal of time and money to be successful and he expects you to follow his instructions. If you are not committed to this process, don't have the surgery.
He offers lots of suggestions both dietarily and otherwise to help you in your journey. I think I am going to like him very much
His office staff is very efficient and friendly. They are very helpful and seem to be prompt in answering questions or providing assistance when needed or requested.
Dr. Newhoff has an aftercare program conducted by Weight For Life with psychologists that seems to be effective. It is conducted in a group setting and the group is spit for those preop to 3 months postop, and those who are more than 3 months postop.
Dr. Newhoff gave statistics nationally for the procedure and its complications as well as his own statistics for morbidity and mortality and in each instance he is below the national average with respect to complications and in some instances is dramatically below the national average.
I can't speak to his bedside manner and surgical competence yet, but I believe they will both be superior."
