"My first impression of Dr. Afram and his office staff was that everyone in the office was geniunely concerned about my future health. Dr. Afram was very honest about what my options would be and how we could go about getting to my goal. His staff members, Sally, Mandy, and Penny are all very kind. Dr. Afram's associate, Dr. Buras handled my case with compassion. Both doctors have excellent bedside mannerism and were responsive to my needs. Dr. Buras was there for my post op leak test and check ups in the hospital. The surgeons also have a Physicians Assistant by the name of Casey. She handled my NG tube and pain managment post-op. Casey took time to talk to me about my post-op needs, making sure that I was free from pain and mobile.
Weight For Life has a structured before and aftercare program. They have their own psychological evalution program available through Dr. Cohn. After surgery, the patient is able to go to weekly aftercare programs with the psychologist and the nutritionist for a nominal fee.
On a scale of 1 - 10 , Dr's Afram and Buras get a 10. George Washington University Hospital Center gets a 7 because they didn't have many wheel chairs for obese patients and I had to ask several times before nursing staff responded to my requests. "
"The parking fees are terrible! To park for a little over 2 hours, I paid $11.00. The hospital only validates parking on the day of surgery.
Also, as with most hospitals in the United States, the nursing staff is limited.
George Washington University Hospital does take a compassionate stance towards obese patients. However, the patient MUST make sure that they are accomodated. I had to ask for a special bed on the day of surgery and on several ocassions had to reiterate the fact that I wanted a larger wheel chair. But again, the staff was very compassionate."
"Dr. Hakki did my breast reduction surgery 7 years ago. He is one of the most professional and compassionate surgeons on the face of the earth! He's the type of surgeon that you would feel comfortable with from the minute you meet him! I can't wait for Dr. Hakki to do my tummy tuck, I know he's been waiting a LONG time to do it! Dr. Hakki AND his staff get five stars from me!!!!"
