"Dr. Soto is a very talented surgeon and really cares for his patients. He will be doing my plastic surgery when I am ready. I saw him a few years ago for breast reduction and he did an amazing job. "
"Carefirst would not let me see Dr. Schweitzer with my policy. I switched over to Dr. Mark Kligman. He recently moved to the Baltmore area from Ohio to head up the University of Maryland Medical Center Bariatric Program. He has done over 450 LAP RNY procedures. He and his program coorindator, Lynn, are top notch. She has made this transfer from the Hopkins program painless. His seminar is mandatory and you will learn a wealth of information including information on the types of WLS, why he only does the LAP RNY, his statistics, and more! The inital consult is very good as well. He did a nice job on the history and phsyical. It wasn't just a quick review and I didn't feel rushed. He really took the time to ask me a lot of questions as well as answer all of my questions. His RD, Mary Beth, also will spend some time with you after you see him.
She is in the same office.
See my profile for more details about why I like Dr. Kligman. If you choose to have the LAP RNY in our area, this is the surgeon you want doing your procedure. Don't take my word for it.. just do your research, attend his seminar, even go to other seminars for surgeons in our area. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!! This is a serious decision.
Compare the stats, ask around,
and make sure that you find the whole package like I did. You want to find (and deserve) a great program manager, organized office staff, experienced surgeon with good stats (ie- over 450 lap procedures is a fantastic number) and great rep, personality/bedside manner is a bonus, a structured follow up program and excellent hospital is a must. Dr. Kligman has all of these qualities and that is why I picked him. Make sure you are happy with the surgeon you pick to partner with you in this journey. Feel free to email me or call me if you have any questions at all.
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