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Joanna V.
Philadelphia, PA
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One of the best!! Since the first time I met him I knew he was the right doctor to help me with my new journey!! I'm so glad that I went to c him!!! John meilahn top 10!!! Posted on 10/03/2008 |
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Suzette H.
Bensalem, PA
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Just wanted to say that Dr. Meilahn is wonderful. He takes his time with you and answers any questions that you might have. His office staff was always willing to answer any questions that you might have. I really liked that everyone took there time with me and didn't rush me out. All risks were outlined before I even stepped into the OR. I would recommend Dr. M to anyone who is considering WLS. Very patient with me. Posted on 09/19/2008 |
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Lisa S.
Philadelphia, PA
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Seems to really know his shit. Posted on 05/10/2008 |
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Tammie C.
Bristol, PA
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I first met Dr. Meilahn at my friends after care appointment. Even though I was there for her He addressed me as well. He seemed very kind and caring. When I went to see him for myself I realized my first thoughts of him were right. Going through this has been truly hard. It was not easy to decide to have a life changing and even dangerous surgery. Dr. Meilahn and his staff made it a little bit easier. It took years for me to even decide to have gastric bypass. After making the decision I was very lucky, my insurance approved Temple hospital. I had to put out $600 dollars for pre testing that the insurance would not pay for, but I have to say it was worth it. It was recommended for me to go to another place that was closer but I spoke with several people who had gone to both places.... [Click here for more] Dr. Meilahn was my number one choice. They have a support group, pre and post op. They do a lot of testing before surgery to make sure there will be little or no complications. All questions I asked were answered honestly. Aftercare is stressed due to helping YOU the patient out. Its very important to know that if you are going for this surgery that aftercare is for YOUR benefit not the Dr's. I found Dr. Meilahn to be absolutely the best in surgical competence as well as bedside manner. He and Laurie are so great. You can , and it is stressed to do so, call after surgery with ANY questions. They do not mess around if you have questions about anything they will answer you. They actually will call you back to help you. Each and everyone of their patients are very important to them. I would rate Dr. Meilahn with a 15 out of a 10. I am just so impressed with every aspect of my experience dealing with Dr. Meilahn and his awesome staff. I truly love them all for everything they have done for me and helping me through my new transition in life. I just read the paragraph under this spot and have to say that if reading this you find anything I have typed here to be suspect, I am sorry. This was not an easy thing to decide and go through with, but it was all made easier due to Dr. meilahn and his staff.
Posted on 05/07/2008 |
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Landa T.
Philadelphia, PA
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Fought considering bariatric surgery for years. After fighting weigh loss on my own and not really succeeding, I started to do research. Exposed to Dr. Meilahn through research and analysis. Attended by first open house 08/07 was impressed with his no nonsense direct manner. Individual one on one session with him the next month. Each appt had with Dr. Meilahn and staff has been top knotch. Its great to be remembered. Pre-surgical and post surgical care has been continually stressed. Has a reputation at Temple for being extremely thorough.
Final round of testing is over the next couple of weeks. After that, insurance approval and date schedule is the last step. I'm nervous and excited. This is a long time coming and I feel like I'm being given another lease on life.
Will say... [Click here for more] this. Making a decision to have this surgery was not something easily made. If you're not serious or do not have any intention on following Dr. Meilahn strict rules, then he's not the surgeon for you.
Three wks out from the surgery. Just recently have I begin to feel like myself. While I don't regret the surgery, I really wish that I had someone to talk to in a physical environment. Doing research on the net and being in support groups were great, but, that physical connection would have made it all the better.
Still reccomend Dr. Meilahn and the Temple Program above all others. I did experience the rath of Dr. Meilahn for not doing something that I was supposed to do. While my feelings were hurt and I was angry for a while, after rethinking everything, I realize that his 'in your face' tactic is really for the best.
Posted on 04/12/2008 |
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Nicole R.
PA
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First Impression: Very nice and down to earth.
Inpression change over time: Dr. Meilahn is great, but you will notice a change in him from your "first" group seminar to your "first" individual meeting. He is VERY down to business. :)
Office Staff: WONDERFUL!!! I absolutly LOVED every single one of them!
Least like: Nothing! Dr. Meilahn actually called me on a saturday from Florida to check up on me a few days after surgery.
What you should know about him: He's the BEST doctor in the Philadelphia area for this procedure.
Emphasize aftercare: After surgery at TUH, you are ALWAYS a part of the bariatric family.
Structured Aftercare Program: YES! You are VERY informed by him, and you are sent home with a huge packet of info. Great info! His office staff or he himself... [Click here for more] can be reached anytime!
Address the risks of surgery: are talked about at all seminars, meeting, individual meeting w/ dr. meilahn, and on your final forms.
Rate him overall: 10+!!!
Which is better- Surgical Competence or Bedside Manner?: They are BOTH GREAT!
Posted on 04/02/2008 |
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D R.
PA
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My first impression was that this doctor was great. I saw him at a seminar, and he was informative, personable, and quite pleasant. When I met with him one on one, I was surprised that he did not talk very much. His staff was great, especially his assistant. The thing I liked least was the fact that he did not explain things in detail, things that only pertained to me. For example, I had a hernia that he was going to repair during my wls. He never told me what a hernia was, where it may have come from, or anything else about it. Future patients should know that he's strict, but good. He did not emphasize aftercare very much, and I'm not aware of an aftercare program. The risks of the wls were outlined for me. My overall rating would be a 7. Even though his surgical competence... [Click here for more] was most important to me, (I know he is a good surgeon) a good bedside manner would have helped me to overcome my fears post surgery. These statements are just my personal impressions based on my personal experience.
Posted on 03/20/2008 |
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Qiyawna P.
Philadelphia, PA
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Dr. Meilahn was very nice, informative and to the point, in which I liked that. His office staff was very courteous, and friendly and nyeesha explained everything in detail. There wasn't anything that I was really displeased about his office or staff. Dr.Meilahn definately emphasized on before and after care but he did tell me that this surgery was a serious and major surgery and that there was going to be alot of work from my end but if I wasn't ready meaning the next time I come in his office and I have gain about 30 pounds he would not operate on me because it will be a waste of time. He explained all the risks to the surgery and they sound pretty scary but I know God is on my side, I will be ok. I would rate him overall as a physician...Excellent!! Surgical competence &... [Click here for more] bedside manner is both very important.
Posted on 02/28/2008 |
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Tiffany R.
Philadelphia, PA
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My first impression of Doc M was a little scary, he was so straight forward and honest about everything. My impression changed when I went to sign the papers confirming my surgery, he sat down next to me on the table and I thought that was cool. His staff is great especially nurse Laurie! He is REALLY strict and militant, he doesn't wanna hear whining and crying, that doesn't cut the mustard for him. All I can say is, I am 9 months post op and 120lbs lighter, He is my dude... Posted on 10/23/2007 |
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Maggie B.
Havertown, PA
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Love him. Great surgeon, his reputation was enough for me to sign up to have him operate on me.
Temple has a fantastic before and after care program that just nailed the deal for me.
I liked Dr Meilahn, he has a nice dry surgeon sense of humor and is very well respected/feared by the nursing staff so his patients get wonderful care (I have this from a friend who is also a nurse and he operated on her 4 years ago)
I have no doubt I have chosen one of the best bariatric surgeons in all of Philadelphia. Posted on 09/08/2007 |
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