"I would recommend Dr. Hong to anyone wanting Lap-WLS. I know many people have their heart set on Dr. Patterson who shares a practice with Dr. Hong, because she has more surgeries under her belt. Dr. Hong is a very skilled surgeon, who trained under Dr. Patterson for WLS. He is by no means a "beginner" as a surgeon, and is going to fast become as sought after as his colleague Dr. Patterson (who if you know her, wouldn't take just anybody into her practice).
I found him to be a good listener who gave me all the time I needed in my pre-op and post op appointments. He is a quiet mannered reserved guy, but is kind and respectful. No doctor arrogance with him. I was comfortable having my boo-hoo moment with him the second day after surgery, and I felt he responded to my pain management needs appropriately. He is really serious, which is O.K. with me as far as a surgeon goes. I give Dr. Hong an A+."
