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Malcolm Robinson
"<font face="Technical"><font size=4><b>10.08.2002</b><p>My appointment began with Dr. Robinson's PA, Gina Grudinskas. She put me so much at ease. She answered all of my questions and made me feel very comfortable in asking as many questions as I needed to ask. About mid-way through the appointment, Dr. Robinson came in, introduced himself, sat down and quickly reviewed my records. He was very business like and somewhat aloof. He asked me if I had any questions specifically for him, but I was so tongue tied that I couldn't think of a thing. He said I was an appropriate candidate for the surgery. Then, since I didn't have any specific questions for him, he went ahead and left me with Gina to finish up with all of my questions. I liked him, but found myself feeling somewhat intimidated by his presence. But, I don't want to give the wrong impression here -- I find it difficult to be relaxed and at ease with male doctors in general and so I think I would have been very self-conscious with any male doctor. Dr. Robinson was more than willing to answer my questions, but I just was not able to allow myself to ask them of him. I could with Gina but not with him. I think I would have felt more comfortable with him had he been in the room from the start. There was no rapport between us like there was with Gina. If this important to you, you may wish to find a different doctor. I am more concerned about his surgical skill (he has done several hundred surgeries) than his bedside manner, although he struck me as being compassionate and caring. Anway, all total, the time spent with Gina was about 40 minutes or so and at no time did I feel rushed. I was encouraged to call with questions as well. The after care program is more informal at the Brigham, but there are support group meetings every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. I will next meet with the nutritionist, have a sleep study, and a few other tests, and then surgery sometime in February or March, 2003. I'm grateful for the time to prepare.</font></font></p>"

Brigham and Women's Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
"The nursing staff was extraordinary and top-notched! I couldn't imagine any better."

John Winkelman
"While he is a psychiatrist, Dr. Winkelman specializes in restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorders in addition to his work as a psychiatrist. I was referred to Dr. Winkelman by my primary care physician for a sleep study to check for sleep apnea. This was 30 pounds and three years ago, and it turned out that while I didn't have sleep apnea, I did have restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, the latter, quite severe. Dr. Winkelman worked with me to find the right med for me (Mirapex) and since I started taking it, I sleep so much better. I will need a new sleep study as part of my pre-op testing, but I don't know where the testing will take place. I'll update when I know."

Brigmohan Phull
"I see Dr. Phull for my medication management. She came highly recommended by my primary care physician. However, while Dr. Phull is very kind and concerned about me, I find it difficult to connect with her. I know she cares, but she tends toward a very professional and reserved approach with me and does not "relate" with me -- strictly observes and gleens facts from me about the status of my depression. I think she is very good, but I just wish there was more warmth."

Soheyla Gharib
"In the two and a half years that Dr. Gharib has been my primary care physician, she has worked very hard with me about my weight. She has followed me very closely and listened to my struggle and she cares very much about what happens to me. She is the best doctor I've ever had."

Debora Carmichael
"Dr. Carmichael has been working with me for several years and has been very helpful on various issues. Within the past 6 months we've been working very hard on food and weight issues and only recently have I begun to explore WLS. Dr. Carmichael is supportive of my interest and when I asked her to research WLS so she would be more informed, she was immediately responsive and said that she definitely would. She is wonderful in helping figure out what I want and need, and she is willing to do what she must to assist me. "
About Me
Saint Johns , AZ
Location
43.6
BMI
RNY
Surgery
03/13/2003
Surgery Date
Jul 24, 2002
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