"My first impression of Dr. Marcus was that he was a very caring person. I asked him questions but I felt some of the answers were vague. Perhaps it was my nervousness. I received clearer answers on the on-line support group. The office staff is overworked but are very efficient considering the amount of people that they deal with everyday. Dr. Marcus has a support group that meets twice a month at Holy Cross Hospital and they encourage everyone to attend. Guests are invited to speak about various subjects concerning the time you are admitted to the time you are discharged. They request that you attend a minimum of three meetings prior to surgery. I am not usually pro-active in these types of support groups, however, I can say that they have kept me very focused and positive. They offer a nutritionist to work with you before your surgery to get you started on a vitamin regimen. Her fee is $400. Dr. Marcus addressed the risks of this type of surgery in a written document which you sign at the time of the consultation. (Not the same as surgery) Overall, I am pleased thus far that I selected him for a surgeon and know that he is well experienced in this field. I feel confident that everything will be OK. He will do his part, then I will do mine.
After dealing with him since my surgery I have gotten more and more comfortable with him and he loves to give hugs. It's nice to have a doctor care so much about morbidly obese people. "
