Joseph Regan Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

Dr. Regan is a doctor who seems to be well educated in his work. I saw him 1st at an information class on gastric and thought I hope he becomes my doctor. rnThe 1st office vist I was pleased with his staff, they seem very caring. Dr. Regan came in and voiced his concerns about the fact that I have Bipolar disorder and how that would effect the out come of this. rnAt times over the past 6 months I feltat times like all he could see was the fact that i was bipolar. I don't think he saw me as more then bipolar till I got put on insulin and he knew I really needed his help to gain control of my health. rnI think that he covered all risks and outcomes well, leading to me feeling safe and ready to pursue this round of treatment. rnI think overall Dr. Regan is very good at his job; and I have yet to hear anything bad about him. I know at times I have felt unsettled by his reaction to my mental illness, but I think when all is taken in and looked at he was looking out for what was is best for my case. rn

I frist met Dr. Regan at a seminar at Columbia hospital, I took my husband along because I had already decided to have the surgery. The seminar was very helpful and Nurse Sue was very informative both on the phone and in person. Dr. Regan has done 100 RNY surgeries, almost all laproscopicly. He brings the 'team' approach to the bariatric center and his patients. He is young, and August 29th marks his one year (rny's)anniversary. I did meet another surgon at another hospital and he does only open, was older, and had done over 1000 surgeries, but I did not feel a personal relationship and the same sence of concern for MY well being as I felt with Dr. Regan and his staff. I have attended 2 support meetings that meet bi-monthly and I am impressed that 30 people show up! That is 1/3 of the patients! Nurse Sue is the best, she is easy to reach and is willing to work with me.(I am quite unique and that is OK with her!) My Date 8-30-04rnrnSeptember 2006: Two years past, down 200 pounds. What a blessing! Thank you for this tool!!!!!rn

I had my surgery with Dr. Regan in May, 2006. I first met him in January, 2006, at my first visit. I had originally started planning for surgery with another surgeon, but due to an insurance change, needed to switch surgeons. I have absolutely no regrets! In fact, I feel like it was the best thing for me.rnrnDr. Regan is very nice -- quiet and soft-spoken. I liked him immediately, as he took the time to explain the pre-op process, the risks of surgery, the post-op follow-up, etc. I didn't have many questions, so our appointments were generally pretty short, but I never felt there was a question he didn't answer clearly, and in the most straight-forward way possible. He also stressed that the surgery is a tool, not a magic potion. He and his staff encouraged attending their monthly support group before and after surgery, and contacting the dietician or other staff if I needed assistance. rnrnAdditionally, working with Dr. Regan are his Bariatric Program staff (Sue, Dawn, Mari, Jeanne, Peg & Carol). They are all AWESOME! Every one of them was extremely nice and helpful. They always were able to quickly respond to questions, and were great about checking in to see how I was doing - physically and emotionally - both before and after the surgery. Even though the surgeon handles the surgery, he/she needs to have a great supporting team. The team at Columbia gets an A+. Honestly, I can't think of one complaint for anything.rnrnOne additional funny note: when Dr. Regan came to the pre-op room just before my surgery, one of the nurses said, \"Do you recognize this guy?\" (Without my contacts, it was pretty blurry.) I responded with, \"Absolutely, he's my hero.\" They all laughed, but I truly meant it. Nearly 4 months after surgery, the title still stands. He and his team have given me a whole new life to look forward to. It's been hard work, and I know it will continue to be, but they gave me all the information/tools to be successful. I would highly recommend Dr. Regan and the staff at Columbia to anyone considering WLS.

'Very professional attitude and it is clear from the onset Dr. Regan cares deeply about those he is treating. Dr. Regan left me with a feeling of hope that had long been gone in my life

My first impression of my surgeon is that he is very knowlegable about bariatric surgery. He seems very empathetic and caring. His office staff seems the same. Everyone seemed like they were talking with me; not just at me. The questions I asked were answered in a very straightforward manner and I never felt like my questions were dumb. This made me feel like I was important to them. This is a bariatric center, not just a regular hospital, and the main reason I chose this facility is because of the aftercare they provide. All risks were addressed and questions answered regarding risks involved. I feel very confident that the surgeon and his staff are competent as well as caring, which is a great combination!

When I first met Dr. Regan he seemed very quiet, almost shy. He didn't waste any time in getting through my appointments. It took me awhile to realize that if I had nothing to say, he didn't either. If you have questions for him, he will spend a lot of time answering them and making sure that you understand. His office staff is terrific, especially Sue D., one of the nurses. When I called Sue with problems post-op, she was on top of it and made sure I received help as soon as humanly possible. The staff is extremely professional and courteous. They conduct monthly support group meetings for pre and post-op patients. I would highly recommend Dr. Regan and his staff for anyone that is considering gastric bypass surgery.

Dr. Joseph Regan at Columbia-St. Mary's is the surgeon I have selected. In the spring, I attended the seminar put on by the Bariatric Center at C-SM and Dr. Regan displayed such compassion and understanding about what obesity is all about. I am sure that the other surgeons at the Center are excellent as well, but in my mind I felt Dr. Regan was for me. I had my consult yesterday with Dr. Regan, Sue, Mauri and Jean, the nutritionist, and my experience could not have been more positive.

Aftercare was the topic most discussed by all I met with. Everyone kept stressing that the surgery is but a small part to conquering obesity -- the rest is up to me. Jean went over everything in detail about proteins, vitamins, liquids, etc. She stressed that she is there for me at any time.

Of course, surgery risk, was explained. To me, the risk is not having the surgery. I am obese, I have sleep apnea and sleep with a CPAP, I have some osteoporosis in my spine, I take drugs for hyptertension, high cholesterol and for hypothyroidism. All this at 54? To me, the risk is minimal if I gain years of feeling good.

I now have to schedule my consults with the other professionals and wait for the final approval from BC/BS. Sue felt very confident that my request will be approved as other similar employees have had success with approval.

When I returned to work yesterday, I couldn't focus. As I write this, I feel like Cinderella. I look forward to the next step.

It is now 4 weeks since I had my surgery and I have nothing but praise for Dr. Regan and his staff. Everything went just as they predicted it would and there was nothing for me to question -- they provide all the answers. I cannot recommend Dr. Regan highly enough. Absolutely not one complaint.

1st Impression was OMG young dr... ok. My impression did not change. He is a younger doctor and he knows the craft well. He and his staff have a GREAT bedside manner. Any questions or problems just call there. He and the staff are pulling for you. They all want you to succeed 110%, the after care is a HUGE part for them. Sue has advised several times about the meetings and such. Call they will tell you when the next meetings are. Risks are explained IN SIMPLE PLAIN english so you can understand everything. I would rate on a scale of 1-10 a 9 as everyone has flaws... I just don't know what his is yet.

Dr. Regan and his bariatric team/staff are very knowledgable and have excellent empathy and repoire with their patients. My first impression of Dr. Regan was that he was very professional and really cared about me as an individual- not just another patient. This impression has lasted throughout several months of check-ups, surgery and post-op. I highly recommend Dr. Regan and the bariatric team at Columbia Hospital. They are dedicated to the success and well-being of each and every weight loss surgery patient.

I first met Dr Regan in July 2004 at a seminar at Columbia Hospital. The information that he provided was assuring. He was very informative and I felt secure in him as my surgon. Insurance was easy for us. His staff is WONDERFUL! They are all caring and concerned. He gave me the tool to loose the weight and I have been successful! I have lost 179 pounds in 9 months. I love the local support meetings and I have met so many nice people. Nice people that can relate to me and that I can relate to them.