Ascension Medical Group-Bariatric Institute of Wisconsin Bariatric Center
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I have heard only great things about Dr. Burhop. He did the surgeries of several of my co-workers and they all speak very highly of him. I am glad that his process is so completely thorough. I have some co-workers who went to the drs that just got an insurance approval, did their surgery and sent them on their way. I am happy to have a team concerned about the big picture-before, during and after.rnrnPost-op-Dr. Burhop has proven all the things I heard about him are true-he is one of those kind caring docs and I feel like i am in good hands w/ him.
I have only met with Dr. Engstrand once so far. My initial consultation with him went well. He was very nice and explained things thoroughly. His staff is wonderful. They have all been very patient with me as I ask them my many many questions.rnrnWhen I first met with Dr. Engstrand, he went over the benefits and risks of each type of surgery. He was very thorough. I felt very comfortable about asking him questions.
Well I choice Dr Engstrand for his knowledge. That he has plenty of. He is an excellent surgeon and has hands are as soft as a babys behind. But I have to be honest his bed side manner has a lot to be desired. He has no sense of humor and he’s a man of a few words (other than about his surgery) BUT I guess I don’t need a funny guy to operate on my insides. So on a scale of 1 to 10 his surgery gets a 10….. On a scale of 1 to 10 on bedside manner he gets about a 3. …..plus he interrupts you all the time. He wouldn’t let me finish a sentence without interrupting me.
My first impression of Dr. Chiang was that he was very soft-spoken, and extremely knowledgable and willing to answer questions. I felt like he would be very supportive of me and try to help me succeed.rnrnAs time went on this impression proved to be accurate. Dr. Chiang was very supportive of my decision to go with the lap-band even though he thought that the bypass would be better for me. At my most recent adjustment (February 28, 2008), it had been almost 3 years since I'd been in (insurance change) and I have backslid considerably in my progress. There were no nasty looks, no reprimands. He just emphasized that he wanted to make sure we got it right so I'd start losing weight again. He did read me the riot act about exercise though. :) rnrnHis office staff is very friendly and helpful. At least one of the nurses, and I think one of the receptionists have had weight loss surgery, and there is no feeling of being judged or looked down upon. It's great.rnrnObviously with the lap-band aftercare is essential. His clinic has a great program in place for people who can't get their adjustments covered by insurance. $300 gets you three adjustments (fill or unfill), and there's no expiration date. And while they do emphasize the importance of getting your labs done at the appropriate intervals, they won't deny you an adjustment if you're over-due, which surprised me pleasantly.rnrnAs far as risks go, my husband and I had already exhaustively researched all the available options and had pretty much made up our minds to go with the lap-band. We did ask Dr. Chiang at my consult what he thought would be most appropriate. He said he thought the bypass would be better, and he tended to downplay a lot of the risk factors involved in that which we weren't crazy about, but he didn't give us a hard time about the decision we ultimately ended up making, which was nice. rnrnHis surgical expertise and knowledge are extensive, and his bedside manner is great as well. He is soft-spoken and warm, and takes his time with you. You never feel rushed when you're in to see him, which is a rare thing. He was 15 minutes late for my last appointment though, which kinda sucked - I drove all the way from Fort Atkinson and needed to get BACK to that area so I could get to work. I ended up getting back a lot later than I would have liked. He doesn't start seeing patients until 9:30-10-ish, which has presented a problem for me from the beginning, particularly right after my surgery when I wasn't at a job where I could just leave for an appointment; I had to have benefit time available, and if I didn't, I was out of luck.rnrnOverall I would recommend Dr. Chiang to anyone looking into weight loss surgery. You will be well-cared for!rnrn
Dr. Manfred Chiang is very knowledgeable, kind, easy to talk to and all around awesome doctor. He really knows his stuff and was very honest and willingly to explain what I didn't understand. He is hands down the best doctor I have ever had, a 10 out of 10. If I had to complain about anything, it would be that the surgeons take turns in the office, so he only works in the office one day a week, which is kind of a pain for the patient but well worth the level of care I received!
I met my surgeon in the ER room of West Allis Hospital where he treated me for a blood clot in my leg. He impressed me as very professional, very thorough, matter of fact, and to the point. He didn't smile much, still doesn't, but his professionalsim makes up for that. I saw him for this clot for over a year because of follow-up. He also does a doppler study test for my husband every year for his carotid artery to make sure he doesn't get a stroke or heart attack.rnHis office staff at the Bariatric Institute of WI in Brookfield is very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable. But his nurses are his best features. Kind, warm, genuinely caring. Understanding and comforting if you're not doing well, always there to lift your spirits when you need to \"just talk\".rnHe did a lap band for me in 2005 and was like I knew he would be, very professional! Pre-Op and Post-Op care are extremely important issues with him. No stone is left unturned before he starts the surgery, and any concerns you have after the surgery are addressed immediately. As far as the Lap Band not working for me, he and his nurses were genuinely concerned for me and my feelings, explaining very thoroughly several reasons why it may not have worked in my case.rnFollowing the removal he stressed that I needed at minimum, 6 months of healing time before he would do a Revision. When talking about the Revision, he was quick to point out the possible risks and complications.Explaining in great detail what could possibly happen. Even asking me several times if I was certain I knew and understood everything about it. He advised seeing my nutritionist and speaking with her regarding my diet as well as talk to with my husband and daughter before making this decision. I am lucky in that my family fully supports my decision because they have known from the beginning that this is not a vanity issue, but strictly an issue of HEALTH and the quality of it. Just looking good never entered into my decision making.rnTo me, a physician's surgical competence is first and foremost ! I can help him to work on his bedside manner. I know I can, I've actually gotten him to smile and laugh several times. At our last appointment I gave him a good bye hug and he smiled and said how nice it was to have a patient do that.
I just had my RNY last week (11-7-07). I am also an RN so I can tell you that I researched this long and hard. I am completely satisfied with Dr. Burhops' care for me before and during my surgical stay. He is very kind and compassionate! The night of my sugery I heard the hospital page him until 3AM, so I knew he was still in the hospital working. I wasnt expecting to see him for morning rounds, but there he was, making sure I was okay and asking me if I needed anything. Dr Burhop is a very, very good Doctor and I would go to him again in a heartbeat.
I met Dr Burhop the last time I went thru the process of getting approved and he was great! He was willing to explain and answer any questions I had. I go to see him this week and expect more of the same. I ran into him at a support group type meeting and he was great once again. I know my surgery will go well with this very caring and experienced doctor. I will update this after my surgery is over and I had a chance to experience his bedside manner. rn07/31/2007rnWell I had my surgery I was very happy with my doctor. He did a great job because in his words mine was a very difficult surgery because of a hernia and some scar tissue. My surgery took 4 1/2 hours where they usually take 2 1/2 to 3 hours, but overall again I was very happy with the surgeon in fact I am recommending him to my son...rn09/29/2007rnI have gone to see Dr Burhop again, and again I love him, he answers all my questions and I am happy when I leave his office because I had my problems addressed. I will always recommend him.
Had surgery on July 30th and Dr. Chaing was great He came and visted everyday and really listened to all my concerns and MADE SURE I was comfortable at all times. I only had four incisions and one drain which I was pretty impressed with. I would recommond the bariatriac Institute of Wisconsin to anyone. All the physicians where great.