Question:
Has anyone ever had Dr. Matt Kirkland from University of Penn

as their surgeon? Does he do Lap?    — Michelle P. (posted on September 8, 2000)

January 9, 2001
I am having the open Rny. Dr. Matt Kirkland doesn't do the lap. He does the open RNY. He is a Gastro Intestional Cancer surgeon. He removes cancers in the gastro-intestional tract and reconstructs it afterwards. His post-op complications percentage is very low because he is not a weight loss surgeon. He does however do the weight loss surgery based on a morbid obesity diagnosis. That is 100lbs. Over weight or more. He is very comforting his staff Trisha and Jody are wonderful. He makes you feel very comfortable with your decision.
   — Kimberly H.

February 18, 2001
i have my first appointment with dr kirkland thurs 3/8 so i would really like any info on him i can get!! thanks-audrey
   — AUDREY S.