St. John Providence Weight Loss Bariatric Center

I am having surgery VSG soon, however I haven’t seen any reviews for Dr.Katz in a couple years, help me understand this please.

I can confirm what the other reviewers state as Dr. Hawasli's technique of deflecting blame. He absolutely is a doctor who is only there to perform the surgery, take your money and kick you out the door.

When there was a leak and hospitalization, he totally denied there was a leak as soon as I was well. The official record states otherwise. And when it was obvious the procedure was not helping me, I got the same blame other reviewers mentioned. It can only be my fault; I must have cheated.

I followed the rules and it didn't work. They have no plan to help you out in any way if it isn't working for you. Don't believe their hype about 'we will never leave you alone'. They totally left me alone.

Dr. Is okay. I agree pompous. But if you want a Drs. Staff to play games with your health!, this is the place to go. Lots of shanaganans going on with his staff that Dr. Is unaware of!!! Be Careful! Was going to let the Dr. Know himself and was told by staff my appt was canceled and not to come on property.

I had sleeve surgery with Dr pesta 5 weeks ago. I have never met a more caring doctor, ever! While in the hospital I had the dry heaves and this Dr stood there with me rubbing my back. 1 week after surgery I had a tearing pain in one of the incisions and he met me in the bariatric center on a busy surgery day to check me out and even gave me his cell number in case I needed to contact him. He cares about each and everyone of his patients, sincerely. He shares your weight loss victories as well as any concerns. His entire staff is amazng from the day you decide to go through the process. And are there to help with anything you need. If you want an amazing surgeon and an amazing experience; call Dr pesta.

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Outstanding Dr, surgeon and person. I highly recommend.

Pompus and cares nothing about obese patients. Views all obese people as cheaters who eat ice cream all day. When explaining the pre-surgical diet that you are required to lose 10lbs on, he said avg wt loss was 8-25lbs. And that those that only lost 8 were obviously cheating. There are dozens of reasons for that variation that absolutely do not involve cheating and it was insulting and demeaning for him to say that to me. When I expressed my reservations about the gastric sleeve proceedure and stated that a friend of mine had the proceedure at his office and didn't even lose half the weight she wanted... he flat out said to me she must have been cheating and eating ice cream. Again, there can be a lot of variation in weight loss with any surgery that isn't the result of cheating. It was clear to me that he only saw me as another surgery to check off his list. He was only going to do the one thing that he does and not look at me as an individual and what my individual needs were. I would not expect any kind of support or kindness from this surgeon. He is only there to perform the proceedure, he cares nothing about the issue of obesity as a whole.

I have always been very back in forth with getting bariatrics I have a few friends that have had it and the results are incredible, but none of them follow up with their doctor and their doctors don't check up on them and they just gave me weird vibes. I was refereed to Dr. Pesta through my wonderful PCP who personally knows Dr. Pesta and he told me to go talk to him and that he isn't like a lot of doctors because Dr. Pesta like myself actually care and want to help you. So I meet with Dr. Pesta first let me just say the man dresses like a young Frank Sinatra very clean cut and handsome, but I didn't get that bad vibe I got from a few other surgeons I met with, he came in introduced himself "a lot of doc sadly don't do this anymore" shook my hand made me feel very comfortable and at ease. He answered all my questions without making me feel dumb for not knowing them and he didnt give me that rushed feeling a lot of doctors do, he actually took the time to talk to me and actually cared. Was very detailed and kind and just a very wonderful caring doctor. I highly recommend him if you are looking to get any bariatric surgery. Also his staff is probably the friendliest nicest professional caring staff I have ever seen in my 27 years and I am very picky when it comes to what doctor I see. It has been 4 months since my surgery and I am down 85lbs and I am beyond excited to go to the doctors and actually get on the scale now lol... I enjoy going to the gym and eating healthy because I'm actually seeing the results and I feel wonderful and I cannot thank Dr. Pesta and his amazing staff enough. I love my doctor family lol. He gave me my life back and a new outlook on everything. I cannot thank him enough!!! Thank you Dr. Pesta!!! Please note and I cannot stress enough and neither can Dr. Pesta and his staff if you do decide to get bariatric surgery PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be sure to follow up with your surgeon when they tell you to it is very important to keep you on the right track and to correct any problems you are having!!! Happy New Year!!

Dr. Pesta is such a great doctor! He listens to you, doesn't make you feel stupid with any questions, and most rare in a doctor, doesn't talk over your head. His treatment of his patients is awesome. Had my appendix out 8/13 and said I could have ice chips, he went and got me some. Never seen a doctor do that. He is one of the first doctors I have seen that really cares about his patients. I would recommend him to anyone.

I have only seen him 3 times. Once on my initial visit, once pre-op and once post-op. He was friendly, did not seem rushed and answered my questions. No complaints.