Dean J. Mikami Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I can not thank Dr. Mikami enough for the amazing job he has done with my pre-op experience and post op VSG Surgery. I'd recommend Dr. Mikami to anyone I'd speak to about WLS. He is kind, makes sure everything is understood and gives off a warm fuzzy feeling when meeting with you.

I think I was lucky to have found Dr. Mikami..I was scared about the surgery but he answered all my questions and put my mind at ease the very first time I met him. Over the several year after surgery he "fixed" me from surgeries done by other Drs who did not take the time and get to know how different the body of a gastric bypass patients body really was. The care I received was excellent, even when things frustrated both he and I, we were still able to get past the rough times and I met the goals I needed to meet. Dr Mikami was also excellent with my family that were at all my surgeries. I think the things a body goes through after gastric bypass surgery is still a bit of a mystery, with some surviving the surgery and others breezing through it. The biggest think is communication and having a strong support system in place before having the surgery. Be realistic and know that you will go through so many emotions and up and downs. Its not easy but you can do it!!!

Dr Mikami is such a wonderful doctor. He took the ime to explain things in depth and didn't make me feel like he was annoyed by all my questions...and I had a lot! I will recommend Dr. Mikami to everyone I meet thatis considering Weight Loss Surgery!

Dr. Mikami preformed my RNY gastric bypass on 2-8-11. I couldn't be more pleased with how well he done or his bedside manner. He's very patient. When I seen him for my preop visit I brought along 2 pages of questions. He sat and answered everyone of my questions in easy to understand terms. He never made me feel like a failure as far as my weight and the fact that I am MO. He was very very kind. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering having WLS.

From day one until now I have nothing but wonderful things to say about my RNY experence with Dr. Mikami, I have lost 95lbs in 11 months with no complications at all.

I was very impressed with Dr Mikami from the start, He made me feel very relaxed during the meeting.At no time did I feel rushed at any point he answered all my questions showed me all the drawing that i wanted to see of how my new pouch would be, he addressed all my concerns about pain and aftercare. His staff was very nice and helpful.He fully explained all the risks and all the benfits of my surgery.He emphasizes the importance of follwing his aftercare instructions and future followup appts so as to get the most oout of my recovery and future weight loss.

All I can say about Dr. Mikami is that he is a god send. My surgery went well and I looked like I was going to respond with no problems when late that evening I took a bad turn. Dr. Mikami personally took it upon himself to see that I received the absolute best possible care. He was the one who picked up and carried my C-Pap machine to ICU. He made sure that I was checked out thoroughly, and spent as much time as it took to ensure that I was stable before he left. With all of the pain meds in my system the details are a little fuzzy, but I remember waking to his voice many times and looking up to see him reviewing my situation with the ICU staff.

He is absolutely amazing!! So patient and thorough. He made me feel like i was the only patient there. He did not seem rushed at all. He also was very reassuring about the surgery. This meeting with him has made such a difference. I feel like i can relax about things now.

My husband and I both had RNy surgery by Dr. Dean Mikami in May 2008, 2 weeks apart. Dr. Mikami took all the time in the world for our pre op and our 2 wk post op check ups, to make sure all our questions were answered and that we were feeling alright. He is a very caring Dr. and is always willing to talk and answer any concerns or questions. He does have a structured aftercare, that you are required to attend classes before the surgery is even scheduled. He does explain all the risks involved and discusses the statiistics that he has experienced also. In the hospital, he saw us immediately after surgery later in the day, and he and his staff of residents checked on us often. He made sure our pain was controlled esp immediately post op. He remained very caring and attentive. The care we received from his staff and the entire nursing staff on 10E Doan Hall at Ohio State Medical Center was outstanding. We would have to rate both our hospital stays' as a 10/10.rnDr. Mikami also has a Ns. Case Manger, Janice and a Ns. Practictioner Kathy, and you are encouraged to call them or Dr. Mikami's office for any questions after you go home. They are just terrific, we can't say enough good things about him and his staff. At the present my husband has lost 40+ lbs in 4 1/2 wks, and I have lost 20+ lbs in 3 1/2 wks!

Dean J. Mikami, M.D.rnDr. Mikami and his staff know their stuff and are friendly people who I have alot of respect and confidence in. rnHe does have a stuctured aftercare program and it is explained up front. He explained the risks and beifits of the surgery.rnDr. Mikami is a great doctor and has a great bed-side manner. He really truly cares about his patients. I would Highly recommend him to anyone.rnI'd rate him 10/10.rn