Advanced Surgeons Bariatric Center

Dr. Cerebona was very easy to talk to. Iwas very comfortatble talking to him at my consultation, he is very experienced and well known in his field. He is a compassionate Dr.,overall he is an AAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++ doctor. as a matter of fact he is doing a hernia repair for me. I wouldnt have any one else do this surgery on me.
The office staff is less desireable, so are some of the nurses a WMC.

I have completed all my pre-surgical testing and consults as of 3-8-06. I have had my initial visit with Dr. Kaul. So I will update this form in more detail once I get the insurance ok and surgery date. So this is it for now:
I was very comfortable with Dr. Kaul. He was very pleasant, compassionate and made me feel at ease.
The office staff is great. They made me feel like their only patient at the time. Very personal but straight forward.
I was given information about support groups in my area. After care was especially discussed with me.The risks were explained, although I've done a lot of research and have 1st hand experience with a daughter that went through it, it was reviewed completly with me.

The first time I saw Dr. Cerabona was at a WLS seminar in early April 2005. I was impressed by how friendly and funny he was and how comfortable he made everyone feel. I only got to meet him briefly during my first visit in mid April, but he was very knowledgeable and quickly referred me for extra tests when he read in my chart about my past DVT.

I was referred to him by my vascular surgeon as well as by people I work with and I was very impressed that with all the people he sees, he remembered talking to my vascular surgeon about me!

His office staff has been wonderful, always polite and very helpful, even though they are at times VERY busy. I was impressed by the fact that they were able to book my first appointment within 2 weeks of the seminar.

I work for my HMO and I have to say that I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Dr. Cerabona from the people I work with! My surgery is in 9 days and I feel very confident about putting myself in his capable hands!

They have a great support group that meets every other Wednesday too and I have met some really wonderful people there!

I wanted to add that I had Dr. Kaul and Dr. Dobruskin assiting Dr. Cerabona with my surgery and even though they weren't able to do my bypass this time, I got to talk to all of them in recovery and they were wonderful. They were very thorough and very compassionate and I hope I have them again the next time I go to the OR!

UPDATE: I had my surgery on 10-20-05 and everything went great! They are all wonderful, I have had almost no pain and 9 days later I feel pretty darn good, all things considered!

I have meet with Dr. Kaul and he is very nice. He listens to what you have to say and he is also very compassionate about any worries. For my husband to like him, you know he has to be a fantastic doctor. I haven't had any issues with the office staff either. I have been going to see Rosie the nutritionist for the last 6 months and she is absolutley a sweetheart. All of the people in this office are very nice. I have no complaints at all.

I loved my surgeon!!!!!!!!!!!! He is one of the most compasionte,caring people I have ever met. His office is very good..If it wasnt fot them I would probably have never gotten the approval for the surgery. THe entire office has a very good follow up program w/ support groups and all. I have nothing but praise for the entire team.. I would reccommend him to anyone!!!

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My first impression of Dr Kaul was excellent! He was so nice and personable. The office staff is wonderful!! Very friendly, although you do have to be patient they are very busy! But they WILL return your call! :)

DR. CERABONA IS A GREAT PHYSICIAN, I AM SO GLAD THAT I HAD FOUND HIM. HE IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND GIVES YOU GREAT CONFIDENCE. HE ALSO TAKES THE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOU AND ANSWERS ALL YOUR QUESTIONS THOROUGHLY, WHICH IS RARE TODAY IN MOST DOCTORS.

Joanne is the best she is so caring & understanding, & Dr C is a sweetheart. They make a great team!

So far, my impressions of Dr. Cerabona nd his office staff have been positive. I have called the office staff very frequently over the past few months, been a bit of a pest even, and for the most part they have been extremely gracious and helpful. I believe Dr. Cerabona's surgical history is extremely important and I am confident in his surgical competence and it appears his bedside manner will continue to be comforting and encouraging.