"I knew Dr. Liem by reputation; he's been practicing obesity surgery since the early eighties and is a board-certified surgeon.
He's a pleasnt doctor, and really knows his stuff. He's got a pretty decent bedside manner, and seems to care greatly about his patients and staff. He explained my surgery post-op in detail, particularly in light of the fact that I had a previous VBG to contend with.
About the only detractors I could possibly think of--and this is picking nits--is that he's Vietnamese and has a thick accent, which sometimes makes him difficult to understand. Also, he has chosen not to carry malpractice insurance, an option for physicians under Florida law.
However, he and his staff were always very caerful to outline the major steps of the surgery, and emphasize the risks.
His post-operative support is fairly decent, with the support group meeting once a month at JFK hospital. His staff have never failed to answer any of my questions with alacrity and professionalism, and I've had to page him twice after hours during my recovery, and each time, he's gotten straight back to me.
On a scale from 1 to 10, I'd rate Dr. Liem's practice a 8."
