Dr Pohl was the first surgeon to agree to take me on as a patient after a few in Boston and another in Providence flat out refused to treat me due to liver issues & low platelets...after the seminar in January 2010, I spoke with him briefly explaining my situation, I made an appointment to see him and his response was "CIGNA is NOT covering the VSG right now, it's true you would not qualify for the bypass, but you may qualify for the band and I would recommend that, but let's put you through the process & see what CIGNA says...perhaps they'll be approving the VSG by the time you get through the 6-moth waiting/testing period..." I had my mind set on VSG...9/26/10 the approval letter was issued, I received it 10/15/10...

Through all my testing and talking with others, as soon as I'd say Dr Pohl...hospital technicians, customers at my work, friends and others all said..."You have the right Doctor...he's amazing"...I gotta say I agree! Both he & Dr Giovanni marry their patients...you're a patient for life...they care and they'll let you know when you're screwing up (not that I have, I just know from others...LOL). I had him take care of a hernia Friday 7/1/11...I was at work Sunday 7/3...luckily I had Monday the 4th of July off! He's also consistently on the Top Doctors list published by RI Monthly.

I'm now the VSG Spokesperson at their Monthly Seminar (2nd Wednesday of the month) at Roger Williams Hospital. Funny thing...after I was refused at Miriam Hospital, I went onto CIGNA's website & Dr Pohl & Roger Williams Medical Center were the preferred providers...and at the time the ONLY Practice & Hospital designated as a Center of Excellence...they got that right!

well where to start. I slept through the actual surgery :-). Dr Pohl checked on my progress every day in the hospital. He updated my family promptly on my status post op. My surgery was fast and I have had no pain at all. He has a very thorough pre op testing which seems over kill but is making my surgical experience very easy. Dr Pohl is a very competent professional who I would reccomend for this surgery

Dr Pohl is an impressive surgeon and very nice. He has a great reputation, but I think he was impatient with me since my liver did not shrink to his liking. He mentioned that it was "very large". This bothered me as I had the stomach flu the week before surgery, and couldn't choke down the shakes. I survived on cream of wheat and soft boiled eggs. Apparently, that was not enough! Dr Pohl is a dedicated professional and many patients consider him one of the best!

My first impression was great. I met him at the seminar and then had my consult on Oct. 14, 2010. His office was really busy, but it was the day after the monthly seminar. The office staff was nice. I had heard stories of them being rude, but I didn't find them to be rude at all. In fact, given the busyness of the office, I'd say they were all very friendly and competent.
I felt Dr. Pohl was very approachable and easy to talk to and I don't really feel that way about a lot of people especially doctors.
I had gone to the seminar but he went over the surgery points again for my husband who went with me. He went over the risks again but also pointed out that they are rare. He's done over a thousand of these surgeries and rarely has leaks or any complications but they are possible and he makes sure that you know of the possibilities. I would definitely recommend him. He was very informative and ready to answer any questions I had.

He is very professional and positive. I could tell he had done many of these type surgeries just by his confersation. He comes highly recommended

Hi Everyone I chose Dr.Dieter Pohl as my surgeon. Dr. Pohl has been wonderful and supportive very professional man. Dr. Pohl and his office staff have been very helpful with my many questions never rushed. So far it has been a great new experience.

Dr. Dieter Pohl is the man! He did what he does best. I cannot express just how elated I am with the outcome of the surgery that he performed on me. He has teamed up with the best hospital (Roger Williams) for before and after care of gastric bypass surgery. The staff is so caring and efficient. They really made my stay much more comfortable then it could have been. Before the surgery they helped me with being scared, nervous, and anxious by talking to me and making me feel that I was in excellent hands. I cannot be more happier with my choice of a surgeon. Thank you for giving me my life back Dr. Pohl! :)

Dr. Pohl is a wonderful Doc. I would recommend him to anyone...I am not very fond of his office staff. A couple of his secretarys need some more training on bedside manners, and office procedures. I do like Carol. There is nothing about Dr. Pohl that I don't like. His assistant Ruth is a wonderful person. But I have not met his other assistants. I have talked to Jeremy on the phone and he was really nice to deal with also. Dr. Pohl is just very understanding and makes you very comfortable to discuss all kinds of things with. Dr. Pohl addressed ALL risks of the surgery...MORE then once. He really makes sure you understand that what you are doing is not a QUICK FIX. On a scale of 1-10. I would give him a 10. He is just a wonderful Dr who has helped me change my life.

Dr. Pohl is such an amazing man. His bedside manner can't be touched by anyone. I've had many doctors, and I'd be the first to say he's the best I've met. I'd refer anyone, even my closest family, to him. He is very sincere, but doesn't give you the run-around. I appreciate that.