dr. kligman is a terrific dr.

Dr. Klingman is a great surgeon. His office is great and quick to respond. Dr. klingman makes sure that you have all the information and education needed to make a decision on bypass surgery. There wasn't anything negative to say about Klingman.He is professional and about business, I knew i was in good hands through my whole 7 month inital process. We now have years to share together,

My first impression of Doctor Kligman was that he was very professional. After hearing him at his seminar...I was 100% sure that he was the surgeon I was going with. Dr Kligman was very thorough regarding all the proceedures and risks that were involved with the surgery. (I appreciate that very much) His complete staff was absolutely wonderful...each and everyone of them. They ALL were of great help to me. There are so many doctors to choose from, and each doctor has his calling...whether it is his bedside manner or his surgical competence. Doctor Kligman has both...he is an EXCELLENT surgeon/doctor and cares about his patients to the extreme. He is tough...but knows what he is doing and that is all you need to suceed. Follow Dr. Kligman's steps and you will suceed. Thanks Dr. Kligman and thanks to your staff for a job well done.
(my surgery date was on Sept 22 of 2009)

I liked that he was strict and to the point.. no BS here :0). He would've done well in the Marines :0). He gives you guidelines that you have to follow, you actually sign a contract describing how you WILL fulfill this. Overall I liked all of this.

When I first met Dr. Kligman I was impressed. I had been researching the RNY Bypass method for 2 years and I had, quite frankly, sat through a lot of sales pitches. Dr. Kilgman was different. He has a no-nonsense approach to the RYN bypass surgery and I appreciate that style. He made it clear what the risks of the surgery were to me but also benefits I would enjoy if I followed his program. This was done in such a way that I did not have reservations about having the RNY procedure. He also made it clear from the start that he was giving me a tool but how I used the tool was up to me. I had to take responsibility for my actions. Success or failure was up to me. He could help, but ultimately the choice was mine. Dr. Kligman outlined the goals and expectations of his program and made it clear what was expected of me if we were going to be successful. I liked the fact that in addition to the normal surgical support, his program also includes the assistance of other professionals in both pre and post surgical setting. I find the support group meetings especially helpful. Another thing that I found appealing about Dr. Kilgman was/is his sense of humor. We have the same type of personality so it made it easier for me to become at ease with him. The question is asked \"Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or both?\" With Dr. Kligman I don't think I would have to pick one over the other, he is very good at both.

Dr. Klingman and his staff are wonderful. He is so down to earth and tells it like it is. He expects you to do what you are suppose to do and lets you know it. But he is a life saver. I have followed everything he and his staff have told me and 5 months after the surgery I have lost 80 pounds and I am feeling wonderful. His followup is great. He expects you to attend support group meetings, exercise and eat the right things. Water, Water, Water, he could not emphasize the need for that enough. So far everything he had told me has happened and the results have been great. He is blunt but some of us need that (I know I do). He has a seminar you must attend before you even get an appointment and it is very informative and again pulls no punches. He explains the risks, what will be done, and what will happen afterwards. I could not have asked for a better doctor for this surgery. So far I have been extremely happy with Dr. Klingman and his staff. This is my personal opinion based on the treatment I received.