The Kane Center Bariatric Center

sorry doc, your guilty by association,
hes really a great guy i think,
i only spoke to him 3 times and everytime he was reasuring it would all work out,
let me just say that the sale is amazing, but the service after sucks.
again not his fault, he probaly not even getting my messeges,

Once the surgery was done and I'd lost weight then gained it all back - he acted differently. Like my failure has nothing to do with him. He contradicted what he told me - I told him I was too tight and he said no I wasn't - then the next appointment said I was too tight and thats why I gained. I am MISERABLE - fat, throwing up and in pain. I wanted the band unfilled - he said NO. I wanted a revision - he said NO. I wanted the band out - he said NO. So that's it..he puts it in and if you succeed its because of him....if you fail....its because you aren't DIETING CORRECTLY.

I had hoped there would be more support and less judgement.



knowledgeable
good bedside manner
caring
Lots of patience (takes lots of time to be sure you understand)

My personal opinion: Do not like a particular office staff person that takes care of insurance. Doesn't keep you informed. She thinks she knows it all and because of this my surgery was delayed 60-days. You must manage your journey toward surgery and not rely on office staff. I understand that they "do this all the time" but in my opinion they should listen to patient.

Doctor's office very regimented and lots of requirements but ALL were good information and easy to do. The emphasize before and after care very well.

Although they give you lots of printed information about the procedures and what to expect - I did find it difficult to obtain specific information as to the specific steps (as done my their office) from insurance submission thru the testing process to the surgery date (which is where I am now). It was like they 'handed' out information only when you reached certain 'milestones' like insurance approval. I knew i'd be approved and if I wasn't I was going to pay out of pocket so I would have liked a little more specific information.

I have used this doctor's office for other surgeries for myself and family so I feel confident in saying that they have EARNED their designation as a "Center of Excellance".

I'll let you know what happens AFTER surgery.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Guske and the Kane Center. I had never had surgery before, and Dr. Guske patiently explained the entire process and answered my long list of questions. I never felt rushed or that my questions were silly or unimportant. I had absolutely no complications from the surgery and found my recovery to be much easier than I expected. I know that everyone's experience is unique, but having a highly skilled surgeon is the most important factor in having a successful procedure, and I would choose Dr. Guske again in a heartbeat. The Kane Center requires very thorough pre-operative testing and if you are also having to participate in a medically supervised diet to fulfill insurance approval requirements, it may seem to take a while to finally have your surgery scheduled. However, your patience and preparations will pay off in the end. Aftercare is also stressed, with the Kane Center requiring regular follow-up visits with lab work.

Couldn't have been happier with Dr. Rantis. He showed that he was truly concerned with each of his patients. Both my husband and I had surgery, my husband the lap band, and I had the Realize band. The follow up visits have been great with him willing to answer any questions you might have. Very happy we have Dr. Rantis as our surgeon.

Just saw the questions. First impression was great (at the seminar). My first impression has only confirmed over time that I was right. The staff is even more impressive than the doctor, if that is possible.

Future patients should know that Dr. Rantis is very serious about your health and weight loss. He is not just in it for the statistics.

Dr. Rantis went over all the risks before surgery with us and we were very well informed. I can say the only thing I have found that I didn't know before surgery was the percentage of success of weight loss. I was disappointed to see the stistics of the percentage of excess weight lost with the Realize band over a 3 year period. But I feel that has a lot to do with each persons commitment to lose weight and work at it. I don't beleive I would have changed my mind about the surgery had I know about this. I had my surgery on May 3, 2010 and plan on losing 100% of my excess weight. I'm hoping I can do this over a 18 month period. It has been slow so far but I have not gotten my "sweet spot" as it is referred to with my fills yet. I'm hoping that will happen in September when I see Dr. Rantis again. I've lost more than the 2 pounds per week that the Dr. advised, but I would really like to see an average of 3 pounds a week. Once I become more consistent with exercise I think I can reach that goal.

I would rate Dr. Rantis a 10 out of 10, and I'm not just saying that because I had a good experience with him. I really think that he is committed to what he is doing and that is what makes him good at it.

Surgical competence and bedside manner I think are equally important. First I would never cosider going to someone that I didn't think was competent in surgery, that is just stupid to even consider, and the bedside manner plays an important part in giving you confidence in your surgeon. If the bedside manner isn't there your feelings of competence in your doctor would fall.

Dr. Rantis makes you feel confident before surgery, on the day of surgery and after care at the office visits for your fills.

Dr. Rantis was a very sweet guy... he put me at ease right away he explained everything to me including the risk involved. The office was very neat. I am very confrontable with him being my surgeon.

The Kane Center in Hoffman Estates, IL is a "Center of Excellence" - a four surgeon group with a comprehensive practice covering many disciplines related to WLS. I feel comfortable that I will receive quality after care at the center, which is so important to long term success. I met with Dr. Rantis for my consult. Kane staff is very pleasant and professional - and VERY good at getting you approved! :) The various tests and insurance requirements are all laid out for you in sequence, with referrals to physicians. The practice is very focused on WLS, and it shows! Good pre and post surgical seminars and support groups are available - some are even required before surgery. I highly recommend the Kane Center.

He takes the time to listen. I have never felt rushed by him. He always praises me for my success, and helps me rationalize my negative feelings of not losing enough because I truly have been more than successful in his eyes!

Extremely thorough doctor always in tune with the needs of the patients. He has been one of the best doctors I have every gone to with the greatest personal touch. You are never rushed always answers all your queations with a smile & a thorough explanation. He has always made me feel confidant being in his care & his bedside manner is one of the best I have ever had. Could not have been to anyone better.

I love Dr. Rantis! He's a great guy and a great surgeon. He answered all my questions, kept me up to date on everything I should know and is a \"no bull-shit\" kind of guy. His staff is fantastic. Very caring and considerate. I would reccommend him to anyone in the Chicagoland area thinking of having the gastric bypass surgery. I always look forward to my appointments with him or his staff.

I met Dr. Guske for the first time yesterday. It was my first consult. My first impression of him could not have been better. Like most doctors these days, he wasn't in a hurry to get out the door. He answered ALL of my questions. I am looking forward to being under his care.