Jefferson University Physicians Bariatric Center

On my first meeting with Dr. Beekley he was very thorough with explaining the surgery and complications. When I meet someone I get an instant "feeling" about the person. I totally felt as ease with Dr. Beekley as if I knew him for years. His surgery is more extensive then the normal RNY, but again I feel fine with his selection of surgeries. 6March02-I called Dr. Beekley's office and left a message. He called me back in about an hour. I talked to him a little more about the epidural and morphine drip. And I asked him when he thought my date would be and he gave me the month of April. I felt like he was in no hurry to get me off the phone. I appreciate his time. 17July02-Dr. Beekley did a great job on my surgery. No complications so far. I am able to eat fine and "normal" at least as normal as a smaller stomach allows. He will be leaving the Ft. Campbell area and head to Ft. Lewis, WA around the end of this month. I highly recommend Dr. Beekley! He has been a God Send to several of us at Ft. Campbell! Thank you Dr. Beekley for being a part of our lives!<br>
NOTE: His secretary Jerry is really nice. Of course I think she dreads our Thursday's support meeting because usually after the meetings a few ladies will go down and see what is up with their surgeries. 17Jul02 Jerry seems to be real happy these days. Of course right now she has a break from the pre-ops since we don't have the surgeon's to continue the gastric bypasses. But that will change come August. Notes to future FTC pre-ops: Jerry is human too! Be nice to her. The surgery clinic staff: They have all been great as well.

I LOVED LOVED LOVED Dr. Beekley! He is very attentive, warm and knowledgeable. He did time in the Army as a triage surgeon so I felt confident that had any sort of crisis arisen he could have handled it. He is very actively involved with each patient. I felt like I mattered and my care, treatment and recovery were paramount to him and his entire team. He has reasonable office hours, close to public transportation and someone is always available should help be needed. This was a great choice for me!