Lori Kaufman Bariatric Physician MD

I was 150+ pounds overweight, saw her for 7 months, and she never even MENTIONED the option of gastric bypass surgery. She got upset that I didn't want to see her nutritionist, who had nothing more than ADA guidelines and generic advice, and wasn't helpful at all. She also tried to change most of my psychiatrist and allergist prescribed medications and add several more to the mix. I did not lose weight, but actually gained during the 7 months I wasted in her office. Her staff also did not take breathing function tests as she requested on my first visit, and I noted that later they had gone back and "put" numbers in - made up readings! Dr. Kaufman's office charged me for a returned check I cancelled on a fee for her exercise therapist that she made me pay for in advance and I decided not to use. Her office turned this bill over to a collection agency twice when there was only one bill! When I sent her a letter telling her I would share my experience with others, she had her business manager write this back.. "I strongly suggest you seek legal advice before making good on your threat now that you have provided proof of your intent to slander this office!" Hah. Facts are not slander, and I will share them openly! Don't waste your time and money! And don't pay them ANYTHING in advance!