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Robin M.
Sunny California
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DR Q is one cool kat!! He is very nice and talks to you like a person and not just a patient. Posted on 10/24/2007 |
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Sharon A.
Laguna Beach,CA/, Belize
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Dr. Q is awesome along with the rest of staff at the NEW Program. I highly recommend them. Posted on 09/07/2007 |
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Naomi F.
Long Beach, CA
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I was very impressed with Dr. Quebbemann. He had an air of confidence that was very reassuring. There was no doubt that he was committed to his craft, and it did not take but a few minutes of talking with him to know that I had made the right choice of physician. His associate Dr. Braverman was a little warmer in manner, but I felt very comfortable speaking with either one of them. I knew that with these two gentlemen, I would be in good hands.
My surgery went very well. I am pleased with my aftercare and with the support program that Dr. Quebbemann has built in to my postoperative care. I was well informed and prepared for my surgery. And now I am receiving support for any postoperative concerns that I may have. Posted on 08/08/2007 |
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Diane C.
Highland, CA
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He is a great surgeon. Surgery was a breeze, and I place that solely on the great work that Dr. Q does. I loved Dr. Braverman who alway was checking on me in the hospital. Their staff is friendly and always willing to help. Posted on 06/25/2007 |
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Diane F.
Buena Park, CA
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The N.E.W. Program was suggested to me by a friend who went there and had an RNY done a year ago by Dr. Q. I was impressed the minute I walked through the door. The entire team of office professionals were sensitive, informative and focused on Bariatric surgery and the patients who seek it. It didn't take me long to decide that this was the perfect Doctor for me. I like the "Life management program" for after surgery. It makes me feel more taken care of and supported. Dr. Q. and his staff brag that they haven't lost a patient yet and have had few complications. So, I am confident that they will take care to keep their bragging rights. Posted on 06/20/2007 |
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Sandra B.
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My first impression of Dr. Q. was that he was confident. I really liked his down to earth, yet honest, attitude. The patient information session was very good and informative. I appreciated that this program (The N.E.W. Program) allowed you to meet the surgeon at the beginning of the process rather than at the end which is how so many programs are run. I also appreciated that the information we were being given was directly from the surgeon and not someone else. His assistant, Dr. Braverman was much the same and maybe slightly more personable (though I liked them both very much). In this practice, both surgeons are present for your surgery which is something I prefer. Other practices I investigated used a phantom assistant who may or may not be a full fledged and fully competent... [Click here for more] bariatric surgeon.
At the conclusion of the information seminar, I was able to see Dr. Q alone for my consultation. Again, he was so confident and assured of my candidacy that I left feeling validated. I also met with the psychologist on the same day and appreciated getting that taken care of right away. The psychologist, Dr. Joliffe, was wonderful and gave me some things to really think about.
As I left the information day, I had my pre-op orders and all my other appointments. It was nice to have a clear direction and not be wondering what all the next steps were.
From there, the insurance process was handled by the office. I must say that they moved quickly to get approval. I think my insurance is pretty good about approving this procedure, because that part was absolutely painless. I did end up needing to see a nutritionist, but that was a good thing!
I had to have lots of blood work, an abdominal ultrasound, echocardiogram, etc... which was based on my personal health history. All of this was to be completed before my 3 week appointment. Speaking of that 3 week appointment, it was fantastic. I met with the internist who will follow me afterward. Her name is Dr. Zigfried. She was direct, kind, confident, and clearly interested in ME! I would recommend her to anyone and am thrilled that she will be following me post-operatively.
By the way, Dr. Q's practice is called "The New Program". I would say the only thing they need to improve on is their office staff. The new receptionist is not a good fit for the rest of the practice, but once you get past him, things seem to be relatively smooth and organized.
There is a structured aftercare program and I am truly looking forward to it. It is run by the same psychologist that I met with on my orientation day. I am really happy to have this available and plan to utilize it fully.
Time will tell on the actual surgical experience, but I have high expectations for sure.
Posted on 06/20/2007 |
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Kristen B.
Corona/Santa Barbara, CA
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Dr. Quebbeman and Dr. Braverman (primary surgeon, although both were there as co-surgeons) are amazing doctors/surgeons! I was very impressed with Dr. Braverman's personality and knowledge. Their program has amazing results and is very dedicated to helping patients. Posted on 06/12/2007 |
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Dee E.
Southern, CA
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Dr. Quebbemann (Dr. Q for short) was excellent. He spent approx. an hour with me an my husband. Very well knowledgeable, articulate, and skilled doctor. He took his time explaining the procudure and also his level of success in the New Program. Dr. Quebbemann has a 0% mortality rate, which was important to me when choosing a doctor for such a serious procedure. He strongly recommend aftercare which is vital to your success after WLS. I would highly recommend Dr. Q and the New Program. Posted on 05/26/2007 |
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Amy O.
San Pedro, CA
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When I first met Dr. Quebbemann, I was very impressed with his professionalism and honesty. He took the time to answer all my questions and addressed my concerns. The next time I saw him was at the hospital right before my surgery. Dr. Dallal was with him and they were both very nice and put me at ease. Dr. Dallal followed-up with me 2 days post op and discharged me from the hospital. He was very nice, friendly, funny and sent me on my way home to recover. I felt very well cared for through the entire process. Posted on 03/07/2007 |
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Lynn D.
Canyon Country, CA
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My impression of Dr. Quebbemann initially was good - I first met him at his office's informational consultation. He was funny and made me feel at ease with the information he gave and the explanation of the procedures he performs.
The office staff is warm and knowledgeable. Several of the members have been through weight-loss surgery, and that is helpful. No one makes you feel ashamed for being there.
The things I like least about the office is you rarely see Dr. Q. Understandably he is a busy doctor, but a little howdy do would be nice here and there. :)
Aftercare is VERY EMPHASIZED! And that is the way it should be! It is very important to follow their post-op diets (to encourage proper healing) prior to eating "regular" food. Trust me, drinking your meals gets really... [Click here for more] old after a while, but it's worth it! There are also some support group meetings once a month - which I am going to try to make it to. The drive for me is about 75 miles one-way, and I have a 1.5 year old daughter. It's difficult, but the support is SO important!
Risks of surgery are provided in "reading material" form, as well as discussed heavily at the time of consultation (group setting). They also encourage questions on a one-on-one basis. Zero percent mortality rate with this office (yay!) was the clencher for me.
Overall I rate Dr. Q and his staff as a 4 out of 5 stars. The one less star is for the lack of being able to talk with the doctor, but everyone else is fantastic. His surgery skills are unsurpassed. At the time of this writing I am a week and a day post-op and my incisions are healing beautifully, most definately attributed to the skill used.
I am very big on bedside manner of doctors (I have a PPO plan for a reason, you know). Dr. Q is fantastically skilled at his craft, bedside manner is a little lax. It seems unfair to say that because you see him once before surgery. However Dr. Braverman (the other doctor in the office) really made up for any concerns with bedside manner I had (and he is who I have been seeing for post-op follow-ups.)
Posted on 02/23/2007 |
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