AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Bariatric Center

Dr. O has been great through the entire process. He is a no nonsense Dr., who takes this surgery seriously and makes sure that his patients dothe same. His bedside manner is wonderful, and I am grateful that he was my surgeon. Scars look minimal. Dr. O actually removed my gallbladdler about 10 years ago and you can not even see the scars now, so I am hoping for the same with this surgery

Dr. O is very easy to talk to. He has a great bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. I felt at easewith him as my surgeon.

I was very happy with this surgeon. He is very straight and to the point while still seeming genuine. I never felt like I was being talked into anything which I did feel from another surgeon I went to first. I specifically wanted the Lap Band and the first surgeon I went to really kind of bad mouthed it. Dr. Onopchenko lets you know the positives and negatives of both the RNY and Lap Band and lets you decide. In reading other comments on this message board it seems that there are other surgeons out there that are not as positive about the Lap Band procedure. Dr. O has more experience with it and believes in it.

I have had no complications from my surgery and went back to work after just one week off.

I would recommend this surgeon highly.

I LOVE DR. PATEL!!!!! I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!!!

My first impression of Dr O was fantastic. I was very comfortable talking with him. He really seems to care about his patients and understands what we are all going through. His office staff was wonderful also. I have just completed all the pretesting that was required and am just waiting for my date!!

Very professional, but friendly. My impression over time reinforced that initial reaction. His office staff is wonderful but very, very busy. People who consider him should no that he's a very no-nonsense kind of guy. If you're not serious, he'd rather not do the surgery. His aftercare program is minimal because his post-surgical program is so comprehensive. You'll know exactly what to anticipate after the surgery. Plus if you have any questions, he or his staff is always availible. I would go to him for any of my other surgical needs, I value his expertise that much. He is both surgically competent and has a caring bedside manner.

Dr. Onopchenko is such a wonderful doctor!

He takes the time to listen to you and explain the types of weight loss surgeries available. He recommends which will be best for your life style.

Dr. Onopchenko doesn't push you into this surgery. He makes sure this weight loss surgery will be beneficial for you now and in the future.

He is very straight and to the point with his answers. Dr. Onopchenko will not "hide" the bad things that can go wrong with having a major surgery, such as this.

His office staff is very pleasant & understanding. They don't look "down" on you for being overweight like some offices I have been to in the past do.

Dr. Onopchenko will stay in touch with you after your surgery (my mom had surgery with him and after care is great). He doesn't take your money and tell you your on your own.

I am recommending anyone intrested in having weight loss surgery to attend one of Dr. Onopchenko's seminars and compare what his group does for you to prepare for surgery against another group. There is alot to do, but it is all to make sure you are healthy enough to have a major surgery done!

I just love Dr. O. He has been caring, understanding, sincere and patient with me and my family. We attended his lecture and agreed right away that he was the man for us.
Dr. O's office staff has been great! They have helped with everything and has made it run very smoothly. The office staff took care of some of my appointments with the hospital, and took care of all of everything for my insurance. All in all it only took three months for everything. I was very happy with that.
Now I just wait for surgery..

My 1st impression of Dr. O was that he was very open and gracious when it came to answering questions. I attended a seminar (mandatory b4 he schedules appt's) and spent some time with him afterwards expressing some concerns I had. He took his time and answered all my questions along with other people that had attended.

The office staff is very professional and equally helpful. Ive never felt rushed or that I was being a nuisance, they take the time to make sure your questions are answered and have been very helpful in the pre-op testing phases getting test results to the appropriate doctors.

I was also impressed with his pre op regimen. He has a strict requirement for pre op testing, cardiac, psychological and pulmonary clearances as well as support group meetings and mandatory nutrition classes both pre and post op. This is the structure that attracted me to use him -- he had a program and insists you follow it or he will not perform the operation.

So far I havent found any problems with Dr. O, his office staff or his program. I highly recommend him.

my first impression was very good,i had my first visit November 11,03. Kathy his secretary is wonderful.i have to make appointments for some tests. will update as i go along.Dr O is a very caring Dr. and cares about his patients.


There is nothing I didn't like about Dr.O,

Dr O is caring,friendly and down to earth.

Dr. O emphasizes aftercare

Dr.O Reccomends us to go to support meetings the first Monday of the month, and nutrition classes

overall Dr.O is a 10 in my book.