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DutchessLisa
Hyde Park, NY
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Dr. Marchesini's specialty is the DS, and the main doctor for my Verticle Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is a great doctor; he does not physically perform the laparoscopic surgery, but he leads the team that does.
One of the other doctors on the team was fantastic. His name is Dr. Giorgio Baretta, and his professionalism, his bedside manner, kindness, and true concern for his patients, whether you're in Brazil or have gone home, is comparable only to that of Dr. Marchesini himself.
Dr. Marchesini JUNIOR. was the other laparoscopic surgeon. I'm sure he's very competent surgically, but his bedside manner is cool and aloof.
The surgery went perfectly (1 hour!) and the only problem encountered afterwards (besides terrible flat pillows at the hospital) was the fact that the only... [Click here for more] good vein on my arms closed up after a few days. Dr. Baretta came to check on me almost every day, as did Dr. Marchesini, Sr., whose compassion and warmth are legendary!
Posted on 03/22/2009 |
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saddlebagpix
Tampa, FL
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Aug 18th 2005: 1st impression is he is a very busy, yet caring man. Extremely polite and humble both via email and on the phone. Took time he did not really have to spare, to answer my questions fully and make me at ease on the phone. Am looking forward to meeting him in person.---
Dec 8th. Just returned home. My family and I agree that we have never before met anyone like Dr. Marchesini. There are no words elegant, sensitive, caring or descriptive enough to describe this angel walking among man. His genuine care and concern for EVERY aspect of his patient (and family) litterally oozes out of him, 24/7. There is no topic he won't help you with and he is available to you constantly other than when he is actually in surgery 24/7. His "Hello my friend" greeting warms a hurting... [Click here for more] patient like split pea soup on a frozen foggy night. His reassurances that what ever your complaint is are valid and expected and will be taken care of NOW, calms even the most crazed or pain whomped patient. He never made a promise to us he did not deliver on. I love the man and miss him already. I dread having to go to ANY United States hospital
without him there to hold my hand.
*UPDATE 2008. In June 2007 the scar tissue (adhesions) from my original surgery grew like spider webs out from my abdominal wall and strangled my small intestine causeing me to need an emergency bowel resection. 5' of small bowel was removed by the on call surgeon at UCH Carrolwood. That loss of bowel restarted my weight loss and within 5 months I was malnurished and required another surgery for "short bowel syndrome". This revision to my DS would lengthen my common channel. Since insurance was covering the procedure (as it was not "WLSS" related, but "Surgically related" after consulting with Dr. Marchesini, I selected Dr. Michel Murr at TGH for the procedure. The actual surgery on Feb 5th 2008 went fine and was successful correcting my malnutrition. However a staple leaked inside me that evening causing sepsis and several other life threatening complication causing me to spend 6 weeks in the hospital, and a month on a ventilator. Dr. Murr took imediate and continuous responsibility. He and his team met with me and my family several times a day and were with us step by step through my continuing recovery. It is now December 2008 and I am still on disability from the complications. I've dealt with Dr. Murr and his staff several dozen times this past year and they have always gone out of their way to accomodate me and make sure I was healthy. I would have no reservations about having Dr. Murr operate on me again if need be, and in fact, he will be doing a lapband on my baby sister in a few months.
Posted on 12/02/2008 |
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Blessed one
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Everything was a complete and positive experiance. Not only was the Dr wonderful and professional but so was his staff. You could tell this was not his first rodeo. I was self pay and even if my insurance would have paid I can honestly say I would choose to go back and have him do it. He not only has a great bedside manner but his surgical competence is the best. You feel he truly cares for you as his patient and makes sure the nurses do too. Posted on 10/23/2008 |
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Annette B.
Sarasota, FL
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A brilliant Surgeon and compassionate man.
Nothing but positive things to say about the experience. Posted on 02/16/2008 |
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thinwannabee
Regina, SK, Canada
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Anyone that researches Dr M, knows that he is a superb surgeon. He's done over 1800 surgeries and has not lost a patient. Those were odds I was looking for when I decided to go abroad for surgery. Since then, I have assisted 30 other Canadian patients to go to have him save their lives too.
His first impression was caring, thoughtful and I knew I could count on him long term. This remains true to this day. I email him, and ask him whatever I need.
He addressed everything with me, but even at 443 pounds at the time, he felt I was average risk patient. Thats the confidence you get with a surgeon who's really just that good.
I rate him a 20 out of 10. I would not hesitate to have anyone go there. I sent one of my friends, who was 650 pounds, and he's doing great. Posted on 05/26/2007 |
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raphaelab
Carson City, NV
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Dr. Marchesini is an excellent surgeon. He is personable and really cares about his patients. Posted on 04/28/2007 |
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Peach
Savannah, GA
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Dr. Marchesini was better than I expected. Let me tell you when you hear people on this and other boards talking about Dr. Marchesini and how great he is you need to pay attention. I honestly feel that I recieved better care at the hospital Santa Cruz in Brazil than I would have gotten here in the USA. And I have been in hospitals here before and I know first hand. The nurses were great. The hospital was CLEAN. Durval was a hoot. Posted on 04/16/2007 |
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Lori V.
Spokane, WA
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He is the most amazing doctor I have ever met. He is warm and genuinely cares for his patients as if they where his family. I did quite a bit of research to find a qualified surgeon and am so pleased that I choose him. If you are considering a DS or BPD I would sincerely recommend him. You will not regret your choice : ) If you are self pay, his fees are so reasonable, that the entire trip will be less than the surgeon and hospital fees here in the states. Posted on 03/24/2007 |
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PDXCheryl
Portland, OR
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I have never met the man with whom I have scheduled to perform MAJOR and potentially life-threatening surgery on me. How crazy is that!? Anyone who knows me would have a hard time believing I would do something that appears to be so impulsive.
After extensive research and speaking with other DS patients, I narrowed my choice down to Dr. Baltasar of Spain and Dr. Marchesini of Brazil. To this day, I would be completely comfortable with either, but something I can't explain made me lean towards Dr. Marchesini. For all I know, it could have just been the kindness I saw in his eyes. Who knows... All I know is that I can hardly wait to meet Dr. M and to "get this show on the road!" Posted on 03/18/2007 |
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The New & Still Impr Robin
Houston, TX
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I was very pleased with the quality of care that I received from this man. Dr. M met me at the hotel when I arrived in Curitiba. I had access to his cell phone in case I needed to call him for any reason. The care that I received in Curitiba was the best that I have received anywhere. Posted on 11/15/2006 |
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