Joseph Regan Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Dr. Regan is a virtuosic bariatric surgeon. I cannot believe how well it went for my lap band placement. I was in the hospital overnight and was up and about the next day at home. I followed all of their instructions from the pre-op diet to the post

I will admit going into my first informational meeting at 240 pounds I was a little nervous. Most people were shocked to know my actual weight, and I was constantly told that I did not look 240, more like 200 tops. I wondered what people would think of me. Compared to others would I not be big enough? Truth be told, I was at my heaviest weight ever. Being only 27, I was worried. What would the rest of my life be like. I tried the diets, and all the exercising. I worked out 20+ hours a week (7 hours a week with a personal trainer.) In the end I lost a few inches here and a few inches there. But when you weigh over 200 pounds what is a few inches here and there? I needed to lose, and needed to lose big time. I grew more and more frustrated after putting in all the hard work and not seeing any results. I finally turned to WLS. I went to the informational meeting and was on my new path to a new life. I met Dr. Regan at the Columbia St. Mary’s seminar in Jan. 2008. Never in my wildest dreams would I think that by November I would have had my surgery, but prayers are answered.rnrnDr. Regan was very informative at the meeting. I liked his demeanor. (Not to mention he’s cute!) I met Dr. Regan's staff as well at the meeting. At my first appointment I started getting to know the staff at CSM. I loved all the girls, and they were more then understanding on some of my bad days. Sue Dugan is the main administrator and she walked me through every step along the way. She helped with everything from insurance approval, to supporting me in the beginning rough stages. She always says, “if you have any questions just call.” I have had to call my fare share of times. It is nice to know that there is someone caring on the other end of the phone. The entire staff (including the dieticians) are wonderful. I can not say enough good things about them.rnrnAfter 7 months of appointment I got to know Dr. Regan better. I see him as a caring and compassionate doctor. Someone, who truly cares about the well being of his patients. After all I think it takes a special someone to operate on obese patients. Someone, who is compassionate enough to understand all the struggles that we have been through. Dr. Regan is the type of doctor that want’s to see you succeed.rnrnMy surgery went very well. I remember waking up to Dr. Regan coming in for my post op visit. He checked in on me periodically during my three day hospital stay. Overall my hospital care was good. I had one bad day in the hospital which I will not go into detail about. Other than that the staff was wonderful and for the most part I was very comfortable there.rnrnThe follow up care at CSM is highly emphasized. Diet and of course exercise are crucial after surgery. Dr. Regan and his staff always remind you that WLS is just a “TOOL”. It is not a permanent fix. You will need to work at it, and give it all that you can. This is not a problem for me knowing that in the end I will see results. (And I am 40 pounds down two months post op.) They also offer a support group that meets twice a month. If it were not for the wonderful Wisconsin snow storms I would have been able to attend more thus far. They are also highly emphasized to attend for long term care.rnrnDr. Regan's bedside manner and surgical competence are both rated a 10 by me. I have had NO problems since surgery, and my heeling has been great! I would highly recommend Dr. Regan and his staff to anyone considering weight loss surgery. They have changed my life, and in the end have given me a gift that no other can.rn

Dr. Regan was very thorough and to the point about this procedure. he was down to earth and patient with ALL and ANY questions needed to have answered. This surgeon was very attentive and helpful! i am glad so far that i am with this group.

Wow, my first time meeting Dr. Regan was at the orientation training where he was explaining everything. When I went for my first vist he really cares and listen to my concerns. His staff is great anytime that I have had a question they have answered it and they are very helpful. I can't say enought about them.

He is a first class doctor that has time for his clients and their questions. Make you feel like you are important to him as a person and not just a patient. The office staff is beyond a 10!! He is a family man and in his job he has a genuine and caring spirit. Aftercare is emphasized by ALL...so important. We talked in length about risks and they answered all my questions whenever I had them. Over all I don't give many people a 10 because then they don't have much to excel to, so saying that I will give Dr. Regan a 9.75. Both the competence and bedside manner are excellent.

Dr. Regan is a great bariactric surgeon, and doctor. His staff and himself work as a team to help you thru the toughest times, he has great bedside manner! I recoommend him very highly!! He addressed the risks of surgery very well, and he also answered any questions that my husband had also ! I have no complaints or dislike about him, but he does push taking care of yourself after surgery, and to call his office if you have any questions and or problems!!! rnThere is a structtered aftercare program but it is up to you to follow it!

When I met Doctor Regan the first time he seemed like he knew his stuff he was very positive that I would be a good candidate. The staffs at the center were very good. Answering any questions I had calling to see how I was doing just a great bunch of people. Doctor Regan has a very good bed side manner and he tells it like it is. I would say the he is one of the surgeons I have seen and have work on me. Thanks to him i will be able to reach my goals.

Dr. Regan is very approachable and is surrounding by a wonderful staff of nurses and nutritionists. rnrnMy overall rating for Dr. Regan and his staff so far (1 week out) is a 9.5. I am still hoping someone will connect me with a mentor.

I liked him because he was younger and he had studied exclusively for this type of surgery only. He also is the medical director of the bariatric team at Columbia St. Mary's in Milwaukee, WI. He also was nice to look at. (hee hee) The office staff was caring and continue to this day. He emphathizes the importance of the surgery only being a tool for weight loss and that it is a lifetime commitment. I would rate him a 10 on a scale of 1-10. I wish that he could spend more time with me when I come in for my follow ups year after year. I would have to also say that I like someone with a good bedside manner, good, surgical competence, and a likable personality. It is a scary surgery afterall. I have to say that the bariatric center right now is very busy, so I hope they don't get too busy that they can't provide the best care for people after their surgery as well.

My first impression of Dr Regan was that he was very thorough Dr., a no nonsense Dr., but a very caring Dr.. As time went on I realised that he was also a very careful Dr. Who if he would error it would be on the side of caution first.rnI came to trust him very much over time. Dr. Regan discussed all the different options with me and did not mind me tape recording any of our meetings. I like to tape record things like that so that I can play them back later as there is so much to absorb that it is hard to remember everything you talk about with the Dr and staff.rnHis Office staff is all very professional but at the same time they make you feel very welcome and that they truely care what about you the person and not just that you are another client or patient.rnThe clinic has support meetings twice a month and because I work 2nd shift and will not be able to make the meetings once I am back at work they have arranged for me to have a mentor. There was nothing about Dr. Regan or his staff that I did not like. He does not take risks at the patients expense. Because I had so many health issues he also reguested a few extra things like the surgery report from a abominal surgery done in 2000 and then he wanted a CT Scan of the abdomen so that he would be able to tell more of what he was up against. He discussed with me the options we faced after those two things were completed. So that when I came in for surgery I knew what I might wake up having had done and knew the reasons for it ahed of time.rnI would rate Dr Joseph Regan as a Excellent Dr.. Dr Regan has a good bedside manner, but as a surgeon he is excellent. I found out that I was more difficult than most patients in that he had to put in 7 holes in order to do the surgery Laparoscopic and not open. I teased him after my surgery, that I had just made him a better surgeon. He chuckled and said \" You sure did\".rnMost of the patients in the clinic go back to see their Dr 3 weeks after surgery, but because of all my health issues he wanted me in the clinic after the first week. While I know it may sound like this report is to good to be true Dr Regan is a exceptional Dr. I could not have been more pleased with a Dr. Regan or his staff. At this point I plan on seeing them for the rest of my life time. Sue Ducan his assistant is wonderful she came to see me after surgery just to see how I was doing. Let me not forget Mari, Jeanne the Dietician and Dawn they all were always friendly, helpful and patient with me and all of my questions which never seem to end.rn rn