Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Program Bariatric Center
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Dr. Svendsen is absolutely wonderful. I felt comfortable with him from the moment I met him and he installed an instant trust in me. He truly has a passion for his work and enjoys making his patients healthy through WLS.
Dr. Svendsen really listens to concerns and addresses all questions you have. He has a great bedside manner. He even asked me what kind of music I wanted on in the surgery room. Of course I told him whatever he does his best work to.
His Bariatric Nurse, Barb, is one in a million. Her incredible sense of humor and ability to tell you like it is leaves nothing to be desired and is very refreshing for the healthcare industry.
The aftercare program is very good too. They ensure you have all of the information you need, access to a doctor all of the time for any issues, and call you back quickly when you have questions. They do this even though they are extremely busy. Their office has a minimum of three patients waiting every time I'm there.
I would highly recommend Dr. Svendsen and the Park Nicollet team!
Dr Jones is awesome! So is his staff! Much better than the first surgeon I picked, 200% better! Future patients of his should know he is very caring, honest, and even though I havent had the surgery yet, I feel completely safe with him. He has a dietician you meet with alot before surgery and after, but thats good! He has you come back one week after surgery,3 months, 6 months, one year, and then annually thereafter. He tells you right up front what all the risks are, but hell, you are so close to those risks already you wont care lol I dont think there will be anything negative to say about him or his staff, but if I do find something, I will come back and let you know. :)
9-22-2003 update: He is still awesome! He has a few night nurses that could use a little education on how to be warm and caring, but heck, all hospitals are that way LOL
Dr. Svendsen is a very nice surgeon. He answered all of my questions and laughed at all my jokes. He was very straight forward regarding the risks of the surgery.
Dr. Svendsen was very thorough and articulate about the risks and benefits of the surgery. He is very personable and put me at ease immediately. He has a great sense of humor and treated me with respect and courtesy.
Barb J, my nurse, is also fantastic. Her enthusiasm and concern for her patients is apparent in everything she does. I'd recommend this dynamic duo to everyone.
Dr. Jones is a very kind and caring doctor. He seemed a bit hurried (my first time with him) but answered the questions I could remember at that time. His nurse, Teri is so great! She has been a blessing to me. It appears the aftercare program is excellent. One thing that makes this barratric clinic so great is that many of the staff have had the surgery also and so they speak not only from knowledge but experience as well.
Dr. Jones spoke of the risks as did Teri his nurse. I appreciate having a doctor with both surgical competence and bedside manner and from what I'm told Dr. Jones has both.
I went to another surgeon before Dr. Svendsen,[I won't mention the name] and the difference is like night and day. I am very happy with Dr. Svendsen. He is so thoughtful and caring. He has a since of humor too. I felt so comfortable that I was giving him the bussiness on my first visit. He makes sure that he goes over all the risks. I have never had a more injoyable experience as I did with the whole staff at Park Nicollet. I feel very informed they left nothing out.I feel that they are going to be so supportive after the surgery.I would rate Dr. Svendsen and the staff on a scale of 1 to 10 "a 10+". I wish that everyone seeking the surgery could have as good of an experience. It makes it so much easier.
From the very beginning I was total comfortable with Dr. Svendsen. He answered all my questions before I could ask them. He made sure that I knew the risks that were associated with this surgery and that I well informed. My impression of him is still that he cares for every patient that comes into his office and wants them to succeed at this journey. His nurse, Barb is the best person to work with. She is the funniest person I have ever dealt with in a doctor's office and she makes you so comfortable at being at the office that you don't feel like you are at the doctors. There really is nothing that I don't like about him. Future patients should know that he is a younger surgeon and that he is a wonderful surgeon to work with. The office gives you a after surgery book that becomes your "bible" for the surgery and it gives you all the info you would need. They have a very good aftercare program and they want you to succeed. When he talks about the risks of surgery he is very upfront and honest about them. He did not tell me if he has ever lost a patient but, then again I didn't ask and didn't want to know either. I would rate him at a 10. It is great to have both surgical and bedside manner. He came and checked on me twice will I was in the hospital and he made sure that I went home with everything I need to make sure I was health.
Upon first meeting Dr. Svendsen, I instantly liked him. Dr. Svendsen is a confident yet easy going, overall likeable man. He took all of the necessary time to explain the procedure, and it's risks and benefits, and answer any questions I had. He has a wonderful bedside manner that makes you feel instantly at ease. As a surgeon, he seemed quite confident in his knowledge of the procedures and his abilites in performing them. Overall, I would say he is a top notch doctor who truly enjoys his profession. **After having my surgery 1/31/03, I am even more pleased with Dr. Svendsen and his abilities and would highly recommend him.
I meet Dr Svendsen for the first time February 19. Great personality and VERY honest. Doesn't sugar coat anything. Really wants you to understand what the surgery is, the risks, the advantages etc. The whole educational process at this clinic is been great. Taking it all is the key!
My nurse is Barb and she it fantastic. Upfront, honest and really cares about the patients. It helps that she had the surgery done last year!
So far all my experiences have been great. The staff is friendly, curtious and really seems to care.
I will need to have two doctors during my surgery which is comforting.
So far I have no negatives. My surgery is scheduled for July. This was my choice due to commitments. Could have surgery as early as April 14, 2003.