Srinivasa Gorjala Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I wouldn't recommend this surgeon to my worst enemy. Everything was okay before my surgery, but after my surgery it has been a nightmare. First thing that happen was after my surgery I was prescribed some pain medication that my body didn't respond well to, when I called to office to see about getting something else prescribed, I received a no from a nurse with a major attitude before I even could let her know the symptoms that I was having from the medication. She instructed me to continue to take what I was prescribed. Lucky I was able to get something from my PCP. The second thing is that when I go to my appointments and have questions, Dr. Gorjala seems as if he is in a rush to get me up out of his office and really isn't interested in answering my questions. Third thing is that I was told that my surgery could involve a Hernia removal and this would be included in the letter that is sent to my insurance company with the whole process of getting pre-approved for this surgery. So after this was submitted, a couple of weeks later the patient advocate called me to let me know that I was pre-approved for everything and she went ahead and scheduled my surgery. Two months later I get a bill in the mail for more than what I expected. When I contacted my insurance company I was informed that my Hernia removal wasn't covered because it required pre-approval and the surgeon never sent anything for pre-approval for this procedure. So now I have to pay for this out of pocket, which is way more than what I expected. I refuse to step one foot back into Southern Regional Bariatric Center. Not only do I have to pay this huge unexpected bill, but I have to find another surgeon who would be willing to do my fills for my band because I do not trust that entire staff. Please do yourself a favor and do not go with this surgeon for you lap band procedure.

Dr. Gorjala and his staff have been great. They have managed my 6 mo. supervised weight loss. Traci, his nutritionist is wonderful, she has been so supportive. They have guided me through the whole process, put my package together for insurance, and I was approved after the first try. Dr. Gorjala is a little strict. Makes you do 2 weeks of liquids before surgery. They highly emphasize aftercare. They require compliance with a structured schedule of follow up visits,and support group meetings. I want someone who is going to make sure that I do things right, and I think he will.

My 1st impression of Dr. Gorjala was at a seminar about the lap band, he was very professional, knowledgeable and friendly , my on going impression is the same. Dr. Gorjala.rnThe staff is very friendly. rnNo matter how many times I call Kathy and Genna are very helpful & friendly.rnrn4-30-08rnI had my surgery today. Dr. Gorjola is an awsome Dr. and great bed side manner.rnMy nurses that work @ the hospital and Anesthesiologist were AWSOME.rnrn