Yvan Duchiene Bariatric Surgeon

I had my first consult in November of 2013 with Dr. Ducheine I was excited and hopeful about the proces. I finished all my medical clearances within 4 months of my first consult and was told that the Dr. Was just waiting for clearance to perform surgery at the hospital. Fast forward 4 months later, I call the office for an update and I am informed he is no longer doing bariatric surgery. Glad I called because if I hadn't I'd still be waiting for them to to contact me and would have wasted my time for nothing. No professional courtesy what so ever.

Dr.Duchiene at first glance is arrogant, compulsive and has a god complex. He did my surgery, on Thursday and I love him now. He made sure that I knew everything and was very well verse. I can't stop saying good things about this man. He might be hard on you but think about it you wasn't hard on your self, so someone has to be, he tell you how it is- and I like that,

after having my first consultation with dr. ducheine, he is not the surgeon for me. although he clearly knows his field very well and is knowledgeable about weight loss surgery, it's pros and cons, his bedside manner leaves much to be desired. he seems to be gloaty, condenscending and his office charges an extra fee to medicaid patients (as per his words, medicaid has been paying the same rate since 2004 and he doesn't appreciate that). i don't need to be treated differently because of who is paying my doctor bill. while his staff is awesome (they ALL are very helpful, intelligent and thorough), i walked out of his office feeling worse than when i went in, and that is never good concerning something as important as one's health and self image. i don't need a know it all preacher who has determined (WITHOUT taking a health assesment or even getting to know me) that if i would just have more self discipline at the table and the gym, i wouldn't "be in his office in the first place". i need a good doctor who will not judge me based on my past decisions, body type/size and health status, but will instead try his best to help me become the best person i can be without the God complex. dr. ducheine is not this doctor for me at least. i will continue looking until i find the surgeon for me. i am not saying dr. ducheine is not a brilliant surgeon, but for me, the bedside manner is just as important as the skill in the operating room. if a doctor's bedside manner isn't important to you, then i highly recommend dr. ducheine, as i am sure he will successfully get the job done. but if you are looking for a doctor that has a good bedside manner and respect for all of his patients--keep looking.

I HAVE MET WITH DR. DUCHEINE TWICE BUT HE MAKES A LASTING IMPRESSION HE IS WONDERFUL. HE SPEAKS AS THOUGH HE KNOWS YOU FROM DAY ONE. MY SURGERY IS ACTUALLY GOING TO BE A REVISION FROM A LAP-BAND TO GASTRIC AND I TOTALLY TRUST HIM. AND HIS STAFF IS ONE OF A KIND THEY ARE SO WILLING TO HELP. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM. I DOUBT ANYONE COULD GO TO A CONSULTATION AND NOT PICK HIM TO BE THIER SURGEON.

i have only met my surgeon once so far, but he was the second one I met with and I was VERY pleased with the way that he introduced himself and the surgery to me. I think he is my perfect fit and everyone needs to find their perfect fit when looking for a surgeon. I will keep you all updated...

He is a great person...Very nice and talks to you like your a person not a #. His staff was nice to.He does a little sit down with whoever has an appointment for that day and explains everything to you about the surgeries, which he recommeneds, what to do after your surgery, what he does ,how he does it, he answers any questions, he warns you about how you will feel after surgery, tells you to be good after surgery...lol...he wants you to know that once you feel sexy that you shouldn't be a pig about it. That you should watch what you get involved with,you can get addicted to sex,drugs,alcohol,gambling. He is very good speaker. I would and did recommened him.