"I first saw Dr. Crookes at my seminar in 1/08. He seemed very calm and confident. I have only heard good things about him. He has let me know that no matter what happens, if I should have any complications, he will be there for me. He will not abandon me. He has made sure that I know what I am getting myself into with the DS. He believes that the metabolic changes that occur with the DS give me the best chance of curing my diabetes and high cholesterol. I am very confident that he is a highly skilled surgeon and I am in great hands. At my pre-op appt, all the interns, docs & anesthesiologist agreed that he is a wonderful and caring surgeon. "