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Dr. Afram and his staff are the best! He is very knowledgeable and took his time to answer all of my concerns. The Center for Obesity Surgery is a one stop shop. You see the doctor, nutritionist, psychologist, personal trainer, and plastic surgeon in the same office. He has a very structured aftercare program. His office staff completes all of the paperwork to be submitted to the insurance company. I highly recommend Dr. Afram and his staff.
Dr. Lin is wonderful! From the first time I met him to discuss how he could help me loose weight I only gained respect for him.
His office staff is very caring, listening to your questions and concerns about what your going to go through. Everyone was so helpful with providing me information.
I would recommend Dr Lin. to anyone that is thinking about having Gastric Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Afram seemed very knowledgeable and described the surgery and the pros and cons to a small group of us. After that, he met with each of us individually. He discussed the risks of having the surgery and the risks of not having the surgery. He explained what life would be like post-op.
When I met with him and his assistant one on one, I was even more impressed. He took time to answer any questions that I had. He also shared that many feel like they have failed when dieting doesn't work but that no one should view it as a personal failure. It was very common and that WLS was the best avenue to address this. He also explained the various WLS procedures and explained why he prefers the mini-lap RGB.
His office staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The financial cooridnator told me I had nothing to worry about - she would take care of everything with the insurance company.
I was most impressed with Dr. Aframs "complete package" of care. Within the center, there is a couselor, a nutritionist, a fitness expert, and other staff to help you to be successful with the surgery. Also, the receptionist let me know that if I had any questions, I should call. Apparently, if Dr. Afram is in the office, he takes the calls then and handles them personally rather than deferring to an assitant.
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My first impression of Dr. Afram was that he is very professional and straight to he point. Overtime my impression of him has not changed. His staff and office are great, they all come to recognize you personaly, it's an overall good atmosphere. The least thing I like is that he's a little too short, but professional with answering questions. Future patients should know that he comes highly reccomended, I've mentioned his name a couple of times and people knew of him or had been to see him.
AWESOME, HE SAVED MY LIFE. HIM AND HIS PARTNER DR. BURAS ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Afram is a friendly and compassionate surgeon. He is dedicated to his work and his patients. I highly recommend him and his co-surgeon -- Dr. Buras. The office staff is exceptional. They quickly became like family. The program is very comprehensive and stresses support groups and therapy. A person must be dedicated to the overall program to have long term success.
1.) Kind, professional.
2.) Heard him speak at an OH forum in DC, Nov. 2004 and was amazed at the compassion and care and sensitivity he showed to each and every one who presented questions.
You can tell alot about a person as you watch how they treat people with obesity issues. He was gracious, patient and exceptionally kind. I knew that day he would be my surgeon.
3.) Denise, Dr. Lin's assistant is wonderful, caring and very willing to share information and instruction.Kathy in the office, is very friendly and supportive and effecient.
4.) No complaints at all
5.) Relax, you are in good hands here.
6.) Very much, lots of follow up appts. and a questionaire every visit to access how you are feeling emotionally and physically. never feel rushed and there are clear instructions of post-op eating phases and invitation for questions and clarification. Plus instructions in writing for easy reference. Phone numbers for access 24 hrs a day.
7.) Yes
8.) Asks if you are aware of the risks and discusses them and does not downplay that they can happen. Has you sign a statement that you understand the risks and have had them discussed with you to your understanding.
9.) Dr. Lin is first class. I felt safe and well cared for.
10.) Surgical competence 1st then bedside manner. Dr. Lin is not a warm fuzzy kind of person. However, after I personally observed him talking to pre- and post-op patients at the forum in DC 2004, I came to realize that his personality was kind and gracious, treating others with respect and honor. I saw in him the caring qualities I was looking for. I learned a valuable lesson : People who seem reserved and cool, can in fact, be very warm and caring as well as very competent.
First impression was standoffish but professional. He is still very professional but much friendlier after five months of office visits. His staff is simply outstanding, highly competent, supportive, dependable. The only thing I don't like is the small office where he holds group support sessions. He is in a new office now and that may no longer be a factor, I haven't been there yet. He insists on regular monthly checkups and group session attendance for the first year post op. It is highly structured and has been very helpful. He thoroughly discussed the risks and potential complications in a very understandable way. I am completely delighted with Dr. Afram, his staff, and his program and I recommend him without hesitation.
My first impression of Dr. Lin was that he was very personable and seemed very concerned for his patients. He is very knowledgeable of the surgery and has been doing it for years. His office staff is very nice, especially Denise who is also very personable and knowledgable. He emphasized aftercare and the importance of taking care of yourself (taking supplements, not overeating, etc.) after surgery to prevent complications. He discussed all of the possible risks as well as the great outcomes from the surgery. I am truely pleased to have him as my surgeon. I feel very comfortable having him perform my procedure.