"I have changed my surgeon information to Dr Joseph Colella. Dr Williams who did my initial surgery is no longer in Pittsburgh, he has relocated to Florida. Dr. Colella has actually performed several surgeries on me, beginning with the corrective revision that I had after my first gastric bypass and just recently he revised my entire surgery and repaired a blockage.
Dr Colella is an amazing doctor as well as person. He has always taken a personal interest in me and in my fiance.
He is very understanding and caring and I have the utmost faith in his abilities. In my opinion, having a personal relationship with the doctor who does this type of surgery is very important as is the follow up care. I see Dr Colella every few months for follow up and if I ever have any problems, he is always available to help.
I would rate Dr Colella as one of the best doctors-his surgical skill and bedside manner are incomparable and I would recommend him to anyone who is considering having this surgery.
Thanks Dr Joe for all that you have done for me!
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12/13/01---Just would like to update here about how please I am to have Dr.Williams as my surgeon.He is very caring & compassionate
I had a few complications with my surgery but thru it all Dr Williams was wonderful. I have not had any problems at all with Dr Williams or his office staff..everyone is really wonderful!!
8/6/01
I met Dr. Williams and Brenda today and they were both really great. Brenda is very easy and pleasant to talk to and she went over the basics on what steps need to be taken as far as getting the information to the insurance company and getting everything approved. she also went over all the paperwork. I must say that she was really terrific!! Dr. Williams was also very nice and he went over some of the surgical procedures and answered questions...he never made me feel rushed and really took his time with me. I definately think that he is the surgeon for me and I will be having the open rny procedure. The office does require you to attend a 4 hour class on the surgery and what to expect afterwards...etc...this class is not covered by insurance but sounds like it is worth it.
I also met with the nutritionist today. She was also very informative and went over a healthy diet.
I had to reschedule my psych consult since I ran over at Dr. William's office...I suggest if you make all 3 appts at the same time that you allow at least 3 hours between the surgeon and the psych consult just to be on the safe side.
Based on my experience today, I would recommend this office to anyone looking for a surgeon...everyone was really wonderful!!
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"In the past 3 years I have gained some frequent flier miles at Allegheny General and I must say that the staff on 6C is nothing short of phenomenal! Sharon, the head nurse, is amazing! She is one of the kindest people I've ever met! Linda,Steve, Tony, Kelly, Denny and the rest of the nurses and aides on 6C have been wonderful to me and to my husband. Dr Colella & Dr Patel are the best of the best and I am thankful to have them as my doctors..and their office staff-Brenda, Dottie & Debbie are nothing short of amazing! The staff in the ER have always been very kind and caring. AGH is the only hospital that I would go to for care now...I've got nothing but good to say about the staff and the care you receive there."
