McLaren Health Care Bariatric Services Bariatric Center

I was impressed with Dr. Dabideen and the entire staff at the Hurley Weight Loss Center. Dr. Dabideen was very direct and to the point, but that is what I was looking for. He was very factual at first and made sure that my husband and I were aware of all aspect (good and bad) that went along with this surgery. Bariatric Surgery is major surgery and should never be entered into lightly or used as an alternative for people who want an easy fix. He wanted to make sure that I was chosing a surgical option for all the right reasons. After our meeting, he assured me that I had made the right choice for me and my medical situation. I appreciated his honesty and support of my decision.

The Dr., dietician, nurses, and counselors worked with every aspect of my physical and mental preparation. If I was not mentally prepared for what "I" needed to do to make this a success, nothing they did would have made a difference in my life or how I approached my recovery. Before, during, and after my surgery every question, concern, and even second-thought that I had was addressed immediately and answered.

As a surgeon I rate Dr. Dabideen #1. His staff is first rate, caring, and supportive.
Everything I needed to succeed.

My frist impression was that he was a very caring Doctor. He answered all my questions. My impression of him after awhile was better after hearing from people in the support group talk about him in Flint. I know knoe if there is anything I liked least about him. if you live in the in Michigan around the (Flint) area he is the Doctor I would hightly recombened my friends and family members to go to him. The aftercare I have not when thougt yet. That there are a risk in any surgery. That the risk wasn't real high. I would rate him at a 8. The one I would pick both, srgical competence, bedside manner. Both are importence.

I liked him. Even if his nurses lost my file.

Dr Daberdeen is the most kind, caring Dr. His whole staff couldn't be kinder. They have a very thoughful waiting room, larger chairs, etc, and most of their staff have had the surgery. He is very thoughful, and since I live 3 hours away, and can't always get back to Flint for checkups he will call me to see how I am doing. The dietian is very kind, and compentent.They follow up with you, and provide a support group. The whole team aproach was very effective, and everything was explained very well. I couldn't have asked for a better Dr. The nursing staff was wonderful, this is just a little over a year program started at Hurley. I would encourge anyone to visit him. It was a good experience, and not as bad as some have had. I being older took longer to recover, and had a infected site, but was still able to return to work 4 days a week after about 5 weeks.Thank you for letting me tell some of my story. God Bless Susie

I went for my original consultation in June of 2001. He was very informative and straight to the point. He addressed the risks of the surgery very well. His office staff was also great. I would rate him as strong 9.

I liked Dr. Dabideen, he was very friendly and easy to talk to, he explained the procedure and explained all the risks. The office was very clean and decorated nicely. The staff was very friendly and helpful. One of the counselors explained how I would eat after surgery, the do's and dont's.

I met with Dr. Dabideen about a year ago and was very comfortable with him. He explained everything very well and I have alot of confidence in him. He operates with Dr. Obeid, which I think is great. Having two wonderful surgeons is always a bonus!!

I feel very comfortable with him and he was very informant.He really cares about you.The rest of his staff are really great, the were friendly and helpful.

he seems to be VERY busy. he also seems to be nice.
his office staff were really friendly and filled in while he was away.
what i liked least was he was REALLY late! almost 2hrs! butthe staff said this is typical for him to be late since he is also the main surgeon at the hospital.
what others should nknow about him is to plan on him being late.. bring something lengthy to read.
he explained aftercare breifly
he said the surgery is serious and that i will be a very different person afterwards.. alot of changes!
well, i find it hard to rate him being i have only met him the one time,so far,so i think it is best to wait until i know him more.
i think that surgeon competence is most important, it has to deal with my life, as for bedside manner.. i think it is important too, because you are at your weak point, and you are vulnerable. but if the doc isnt so great with this part, im ok with it.

I have been very happy with Dr. Dabideen. He was/is informative, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, etc. He has a very structured aftercare program, complete with internist, nutritionist, and bariatric counselor. I think both his surgical competence and his bedside manner are wonderful.