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blessings24
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Overall rating is 9 out of 10rnVery open and will listen to you. Office is always busy but helpful and friendly. Future patients should arrive on time in order to see doctor at appointed time, if not will have to wait a while. Insurance staff was awesome and a big help with getting my approval for the RNY. Aftercare is very structured and both his surgical competence and bedside manner were great. I cannot say enough good things about him. I highly recommend him to others. Posted on 01/03/2010 |
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jodiek
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Dr. Bertha is a great doctor. He is easy to talk to and he'll answer all your questions no matter how many times you ask. The office staff are very friendly and heplfull. Posted on 12/02/2009 |
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omar157
Maywood, NJ
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Nothing more than an exceptional surgeon. Posted on 10/10/2009 |
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MyGenesis
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Love him.rnHe is a little abrupt but, straight forward and honest, which is very necessary. This is a very structured and "well oiled" office/practice. Everything start to finish has be highly professional and competent. Pre-op and post-op I have received more information than any one else I have spoken with. I have felt very well informed at every step of the process.rnDr. Bertha is a little conservative in adding restriction, (I have none yet but, am loosing at a slow steady pace) we will see if that is a good thing or not...rnI highly recommend Dr. Bertha as well as the whole Advanced Laproscopic Surgeons' practice. Posted on 07/11/2009 |
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Jennifer W.
NJ
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Thought I should update this, as I was banded, had the band removed and now have the RNY, all done by Dr. Bertha! I had such issues with reflux from my band and the only way to correct it was to remove it.rnrnI am very pleased with Dr. Bertha and given all my issues, I am glad they are resolved now. He is an amazing surgeon and I am happy to be feeling good again!! rnrnThe new office is great! The staff is great too - as I have been there so many times, they know me now. I was approved quickly for the revision as well! Band out and RNY in less than a month's time. I am pleased with the NP too - calls are returned promptly.rnrn Posted on 04/28/2009 |
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jennlin2697
NJ
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He's a great Dr. Hearing him answer questions at the seminar was really impressive. Once I started the process and the office visits, I really liked how he would take his time to answer my and my husband's questions. rnrnThe staff is wonderful- supportive and understanding. They are prompt to return calls and help. They really made the decision for me- from the seminar to post-op, I'm thankful for them. rnrnThe program online which is required, claritymd.com costs money, but covers completely the risks and technical aspects of the surgery. Plus the pre-op class is wonderful! Here everything is covered, a repeat of the nutritionist appointment, plus pre=op instructions and post-op expectations. rnrnDr. Bertha is great! He has great knowledge in his field, a great team and a great bedside... [Click here for more] manner, though its routine for him, i.e. pulling a drain, he knows its not for his patients and gives the grace and compassion needed for them to have confidence.rn
Posted on 04/11/2009 |
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njquintana
Colonia, NJ
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In 2009 I am very disappointed. Posted on 03/07/2009 |
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Paul S.
Hillsborough, NJ
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Dr.s Bertha and Abkin run an excellent practice. I am almost 6 months post-op RNY and could not be happier. The doctors and their practice make every effort to educate pre-op patients and guide them through the process. The practice participates in most insurance coverages and helps you get your approvals. The new patient orientation is a great education experience going in and the monthly support groups and follow-up appointments help keep you on track post-op.rnrnI found Dr. Bertha himself to be patient, understanding, honest and candid in my visits and discussions with him. Dr. Bertha has done thousands of WLS surgeries and he and Dr. Abkin enjoy a complication rate less than half the national average.rnrnI heartily recommend Dr. Bertha and ALS without reservations. I see lots... [Click here for more] of posts on OH from WLS patients that don't seem to know what to do, this seems to be indicative of surgeons that do not provide comprehensive programs like the Program for Life program of Dr. Bertha and Abkin. I think they are the best.rnrnThe only negative in my experience was related to St. Peters hospital. While I was there, the news broke that they had a Legionaire's Disease outbreak in the hospital that started 9 days before my surgery. I was very angry the hospital did not inform either me or the surgeons as this put me at risk unnecessarily and my surgery could have easily been postponed.
Posted on 03/06/2009 |
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jeannefitz
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Dr. Bertha is a very professional and rnknowledgeable surgeon. He took the time to speak with me personally at the seminar I went to. I saw him on 12/31/08 in the office for the first time, and was very impressed. There isn't any question he won't answer. He spent a lot of time with me during the office visit, and was in no rush like so many doctors I have been treated by. My husband and I are both very confident that Dr. Bertha is the right surgeon to perform my bariatric procedure. He came into the pre-op holding area the day of my surgery to see my husband and me, and spoke to my husband as soon as the surgery was finished. I also really like that Dr. Bertha and his staff provide a lot of education about the procedure and lifestyle changes pre-op, and support post-op as well. I... [Click here for more] highly recommend Dr. Bertha to anyone looking for a highly skilled surgeon with a down-to-earth personality and bedside manner.
Posted on 02/16/2009 |
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lton2zion
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Dr. Bertha is great!!! I had my surgery (LapBand) on 11/4/08 and on that day he made me feel very comfortable. I live an hour away from his office and have been there about 4 times. Each time the staff was very polite, helpful and the wait is never long. I don't mind traveling to it. Dr. Bertha is as sweet as he wanna be. He listens and he tells you exactly what the deal is. He doesn't sugar coat anything. And, I appreciate him for that. When I decided to have the LapBand I found another doctor who kept lying to me about scheduling my surgery. I got the run-around from his office staff. I researched again and found Dr. Bertha's office (Advanced Laproscopy Surgery) and am so glad that I did. Thanks sooo much Dr. Bertha/Dr. Abkin and staff!!rnLydia Posted on 12/18/2008 |
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