"Dr. Ortiz is amazing, as are his staff members and the entire OCC (Obesity Control Center.) I would do my whole surgery over again with him. He is an American Society of Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS) certified and is an MD, FACS. I would recommend him to anyone considering lap banding. rnI was also pleased to find that the prices were EXACTLY what I was quoted with no \"hidden fees\" for pre-op testing, anesthetics, etc. and his bedside manner is absolutely warm, caring, and friendly."