Question:
Researching addtional Phoenix area surgeons
I'm helping a friend find a surgeon. She would like to stay with family in the Phoenix area and recuperate. There are not very many surgeons in the database for this area. I would appreciate the input of any additional surgeons that you know of in that area to pass on to her. Thanks. — Helen C. (posted on June 11, 2003)
June 11, 2003
try Dr. Schlesinger in Scottsdale.
— jerry W.
June 11, 2003
Go to the local message board, this topic is has been asked on the message
board, it has some excellent input on surgeons in Phoenix area. In the
whole state of Arizona everyone has to come to the Phoenix metro area for
surgery. The local message link is at the top of the page, I am pre-op,
but I have Dr. Zahn, he only does open RNY, there are other excellent
doctors that do Lap RNY and the DS. Hope this helps.
— cindy
June 11, 2003
Hi there, I live in Flagstaff, Arizona, but I am having surgery August 11
in Phoenix. Of course my opinion is biased, but as far as I am concerned,
Dr. Alan Newhoff is the best surgeon around. He is located around the 7th
Street/Thomas Road area, and he does his surgeries out of Good Samaritan
Hospital at 3rd Street/McDowell. There is information about him on the
hospital's website (Good Samaritan Hospital, but I think you have to look
it up the Banner Health Systems or something like that), and that website
says he is the most experienced surgeon in Arizona. He has been doing wls
for approx 25 years and has done over 3000 wls surgeries. He is also a
trauma surgeon, which I think is good, because if he can put a car-wreck
victim back together, he can certainly handle any complications that come
up during wls surgery! His demeanor can seem gruff at first, but what's
underneath that is a true caring for his patients. He expects strict
compliance with his instructions for recovery, and he says "my
patients don't have complications" if you follow his directions. His
office is very comfortable, he has large chairs to accommodate all sizes.
He is quite busy so you won't get a surgery date one week after your
approval (mine was set for 3 months after my approval), but I'll take
quality over speed any day. Dr. Newhoff only does the RNY as open. He
does have an office partner (Dr. Simon) that does laparascopic, but I don't
know much about him. I hope this information helps, and please feel free
to email me personally if I can be of further help or answer any more
questions for you. Good luck!
— beeda
June 11, 2003
ditto on everything debra said about dr. newhoff. the man is a top notch
surgeon with god given 'magic' fingers. he is extremely humble too. when i
thanked him for saving my life, he actually blushed & tried to brush
off my words of gratitude. i could also tell he was genuinely &
sincerely overjoyed at my success at 6 months out, because he was smiling
from ear to ear & his eyes were sparkling as he looked at me. btw, my
insurance co told me they automatically approve any surgery request that
has dr newhoff's name on it. they also said he is the best bariatric
surgeon in phoenix & as far as the nurse knew (i was talking to at bc),
she said he has little or no complications. good luck in your quest!!! god
bless your friend.
— sheryl titone
June 11, 2003
Dr. J. Bradford Doxey is relocating to the Phoenix area from Virginia Beach
at the end of July. He is the best. Look him up on this site, and you
will see how many positive comments there are about him. I wouldn't trade
him for the world.
— beryl
June 11, 2003
I live outside of Chicago and had my surgery through The WISH Center, which
has opened an office in the Pheonix area. The WISH Center is located at
Tempe St. Luke's Hospital at 1492 S. Mill Avenue, Suite #307 in Tempe, AZ.
I highly recommend them - wonderful, comprehensive program and great
support.
— barbdeane
June 12, 2003
Hello Helen! I too had my surgery in Chicago thru the WISH Center and they
have awesome doctors throughout the country so even if your friend lives in
a different area she could be seen by ANY of the WISH Center doctors. As a
matter of fact the doctor's who performed my surgery are the doctors that
head up the Tempe AZ site! Dr. Koler and Dr. Weinke are awesome doctors
and very hospitable. Hope this helps your friend! Open RNY 8/20/02 -140
lbs!
— Carole M.
June 12, 2003
dr. terry Simpson does the duodenal switch surgery. He is in PHX and is
very active with this site in the chat room and having moderated chats. As
his patient I can ony say he is extremely dedicated and treats his patients
like family. I am 3 mo post and down 55 pounds. I think the DS is the
better surgery because IN MY OPINION it is less drastic than the Rny and
has the same long term results ( actually, better long term regain
results..). He does not run a MILL of wls patients. He cares more about
your success than how many he can turn out in a month..averaging only a
handful a month, if that. He is easily accesible at all hours of day and
night ( yes, him, personally) and he is a kind, funny and generous man.
— nicole P.
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