"I think I just deleted my old entry. Oops.
Dr. Barba works out of St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Ct. He has a history in trauma surgery, and is very knowledgable. He answers all questions in detail and is not afraid to talk about the complications that he has encountered. I'm a nurse, and believe me, I grilled him. (My first question was to ask him to tell me about his morbidity rate and complications.) I have complete faith in this man's skills and abilities as a surgeon, and feel very comfortable.
On a more personal note, Dr. Barba is a very kind, compassionate person who understands the struggle that people who have morbid obesity go through. He gets it. His staff is incredibly nice, competent, and organized. Rosemary is knowledgeable and so peaceful. Dr. Barba really offers a complete program, not just the surgical procedure itself. They have a very organized system of setting up the numerous evaluations, and they know how to document the case to get quick approval from the insurance company. They offer a support group which meets monthly, and which is incredible. I appreciate Dr. Barba's honesty and up front approach. He gives you a very accurate picture of what to expect. He is a good educator, makes a great group counselor, and he's a good surgeon. During my first meeting, I was amazed at how many people at the support group stated that he gave them their lives back and thanked him. I've never seen a doctor receive so much admiration from his patients. As a nurse, I was quite impressed. And as a patient, I am relieved to know that I am in good hands. June 13th is the big day. "
