Weight Loss and Surgery Center Bariatric Center

DR. AFRAM IS A GREAT SURGEON. MY FIRST IMPRESSION WAS ONE OF A MAN WHO KNOWS HIS STUFF.....THIS HAS NOT CHANGED. HE IS DEFINITELY VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE SUBJECTS OF BARIATRICS. HE IS ALSO QUITE PERSONABLE. HIS OFFICE STAFF ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND PATIENT. WHENEVER I GO TO THE OFFICE THEY ALWAYS MAKE YOU FEEL AS IF YOU ARE THERE TO VISIT A PERSONAL FRIEND. FUTURE PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW THAT DR. A IS REALLY GOOD AND WILL WORK WITH YOU. YOU SHOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO SPEAK WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND. HE ALWAYS MAKES YOU FEEL AT EASE. DR. A DOES EMPHASIZE AFTERCARE AND DOES A GREAT JOB PROVIDING IT. NEVER HAVE I FELT LEFT OUT OR ALONE. I WOULD RATE DR. A 10+ ON A SCALE THAT RUNS FROM 1-10.

Dr. Afram is very personable, however, I was somewhat disappointed in his response to me regarding a post-op problem. Approximately, two weeks after my surgery, I experienced unexplainable vomiting for a week and could not keep anything down and finally went to him for assistance. Without asking me any questions, he proceeded to tell me that I was doing one of three things wrong, which were all related to dumping. I felt his response was incorrect and that he should have asked me questions such as when did the vomiting occur? (In my case it was usually 2-5 hours after I ate). In any event, I was later diagnosed by a hospital to have had gallstones.

Overall, I would rate him a 5 on a scale of 1-10. His bedside manner was great and his explanation of the surgery was great. His staff performs all of the insurance related duties and the pre-op lab tests.

My first impression of him was one who cared about his patients. However, after surgery I felt as though I was just a number and he was finished with me. His staffing was polite and friendly. What I liked the least about Dr. Afram was the way he talked to me in a patronizing way. Aftercare, is , at least how I felt, not emphasized. It was like, he has already gotten paid for the job and where is the nest patient. The surgery went well- if i had to rate which was better for him it would definitly be his surgical competance!!

I have my first consultation with doctor Afram on June 28,2002**********************************************************


06/28/02 - I met with Dr. Afram today, and he was absolutely great! He explained everything very well. I am excited about him doing my surgery. I know the Lord has sent me to the right surgeon. Of course because God knows what he is doing. Anyway now I'm just waiting on Approval. By the way, the staff is great as well. There was nothing I did not like about him. He is very particular about do's and don'ts, the ins and outs also. He really insists on follow-ups and also going to support groups. He tells you there is a risk in any surgery, however I'm really comfortable about this. On a scale of 1-10, I would give him a 10 already. Like I said before, I am very pleased.

Dr. Afram did my sister and moms surgery. he seems very nice. his staff and him did a great job with them.

My first impression was that Dr. Afram is serious, but so willing to try to answer any questions that I may have had and yet, he wasn't pushie. He appears to be a very kind and caring person.

I believe Dr. Aframs office may be in some transition....they were kind and helpful, but very, very busy.

I chose to go with Dr. Afram for my surgery because he has a good follow up program. Some other surgeons little or no follow up program.

Dr. Afram explains the risks of the surgery well...he wants his patients to understand all of them, but he trys to be comforting and not to frighten you.

When it is something as serious as this type of surgery, I prefer surgical competence over a great bedside manner.

He is just the best. The day I met with him, he was ready to set a date and I told him I didn't think I was ready. He closed my file and said "You have to make this decision." The fact that he didn't push me into it made me choose him. Every time I see him (once a month) he is always friendly and warm. He genuinely cares about his patients and what goes on with them. He's always asking about my life and my family. He is a true gem and I wouldn't have been as successful at this without his support.

The only thing that bothers me is sometimes he is too fast with my appointments and I don't think that I can ask him all the questions I really have.

hi all i had my consult with Dr.A to day 3/22/02 and i must say i liked him right away his office staff was very nice no one made you feel bad about being over weight and Dr.A put me at ease right away i really didnt have to many questions to ask, he pretty much covered every thing plus i had already found out a lot of info about the surgery on this site and his i would recommend Dr.A in a heart beat he is experinced and confident thats what i look for in a Doctor later i`ll tell you all about his bed side manner when i get to that stage.

hi all i had my surgery on the 14th of may and i have to say that Dr.A was everything i could want in a surgeon compentent,caring and very campassionate he visted me every morning while i was in the hospital he was very friendly and i found his beside manner to be great i would not change a thing as you can see i`m a big fan i would highly recommend him to others wanting the surgery.

Dr. Afram is very pleasant and knowledgable. He seems to have a very practical way about handling his business of helping people. He uses past experience(s) to build a better format of helping his patients. Everyone in his office is nice and helpful. It makes the process much easier to handle. Dr. Afram is very real in explaining the procedure and it's seriousness.

He and his team (as he calls them) have a good system in place for pre-op and post-op. I have attended many of the support group sessions. The group sessions are very informative and realistic.

Dr. Afram explained the possible risks associated with any surgery. I am comfortable with his care. He has completed over 2000 successful operations.

I have heard that Dr. Afram's bedside manner is excellent.....from many of his previous patients. I have a friend(former co-worker), who had the surgery in 1997.......she just raved about Dr. Afram and the surgery. She looks and feels good today......

I liked him right away and found him personable and informative. I don't know about his bedside manner, but I have high hopes. He's a highly sought surgeon in our area and other places ... his staff are nice and really good to deal with. He likes to get through his information before you ask questions. I was warned up front about that, so I waited till he asked me if I had questions. He seemed pleased that I had a written list.