Daniel D. Tran Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dr. Tran was not at all intimidating and very informed. The only thing that changed was the admiration that has grown for Dr. Tran. Dr. Tran's staff is very friendly and educated. The only negative comment I have is that on the day of my surgery, my Mother and Brother were in the waiting room and were told my surgery that was supposed to start at 7:30 am. My surgery did not start on time and my family was not informed at all. They were waiting for about 5 hours before anyone even approached them about my condition. Very scary for my family So, my advice to you is before they roll you in - you make it clear to them to advise your family if there are any delays or hiccups to cause the surgery to run longer. Aftercare is emphasized greatly. There is a structured aftercare program that includes followup visits, followup bloodwork and support group meetings. Dr Tran went over the risks before surgery where I was able to understand. Overall, wonderful doctor. Dr Tran is definitely surgically competent and has a wonderful bedside manner.

When I finally met with Dr. Tran, it was two months after my initial meeting with the Dietitian. The wait was finally over. The final phase of a three step process was here. I could not wait to meet him. I went with my wife and we had plenty of questions. He answered all of them and more. Our first impression of Dr. Tran was that he was young, that is all my wife kept saying, "Man is he young, does he have enough experience". After my first meeting, I knew I can trust him when I am under the knife. His staff was also very well informed and easy to get a hold of when you need them. Anyone who is searching for a surgeon and good support staff can rest assured that Dr. Tran and his staff is in my opinion very capable of handling all your needs. Dr. Tran and his crew never lied about anything or tried to hide anything. They were out in the open about everything and explained all the risks that could happen. Never was I forced to do my procedure in any way. It was my decision all the way till the day of surgery. Even on my surgery day, he gave me a chance to back out and I greatfully declined his offer. The support group is getting larger and larger every month (not by weight, but by people), which is a good sign. I can and will recommend Dr. Tran and his staff to anyone who is looking or is interested.

Dr. Tran and I met after my first visit with the Nutritionist Laurie Jordan. My first impression of him was a no-nonsense doctor, who was very knowledgeable about the surgery and committed to only doing surgery on patients that fully understood the life style change they would be required to make and were dedicated to making that change. Thoughout the period of time that it took to get my insurance to approve the surgery, he remained in contact with me and helpful about answering my questions. He also frequently reminded me of the committment the surgery required and that although the surgery was his part of the contract, the hard part, changing my lifestyle and staying compliant was the hard part. My impression of him never really changed except that as I got to know him better the more comfortable I became with him and the more caring he seemed. He fully addressed all of the surgery risks with me and made sure I understood the tremendous importance of aftercare.
His staff is wonderful, especially the nutritionist Laurie Jordan. She is always available and extremely helpful and committed to each patient as they go though the surgery and all of the changes they need to make after the surgery. Both Laurie and Dr. Tran are very strict, this is very important to me as it has kept me on track and careful about all the choices that I need to make. They are also very caring and supportive.
Dr. Tran and Laurie Jordan have also kept in contact with my primary care doctor doing consultations as needed to make adjustments to other medications that I am on and to address the iron defiency that I had after surgery. They worked together very well making it much easier for me to follow through on the directions that I was given.
They have a structured afgercare program that includes both individual meetings with Dr. Tran and Laurie Jordan as well as once a month support and informational meetings. They are both a required committment that you have to make before undergoing the procedure.
Dr. Tran's surgical competence is definately his best asset, after all that is why you pick a surgeon, and my surgery went very well. The bonus is that his bedside manner is also excellent and only gets better the longer that you work with him. The best part of the after care program though has to be working with the nutritionist, Laurie Jordan.
Overall the program developed at Bridgeport Hospital by Dr. Tran and Laurie Jordan is excellent. I would recommend it to anyone considering this surgery.

As the saying goes, looks can be deceiving. Dr. Tran looks very young but his wealth of knowledge is extensive. Dr. Tran immediately put me at ease. One thing he said to me was just because I CAN reverse the surgery, it doesn't mean I WILL. His honesty and integrity are amazing. Dr. Tran also told me that he would respect any patient who decided the surgery was not for him/her even if they were already on the table. I still tell people about that. The office staff are very nice and accomodating. Aftercare is a huge part of weight loss surgery and Dr. Tran and Laurie Jordan are very strict. That's a good thing. Dr. Tran and Laurie are always available to answer questions and are up front about the risks involved and the life altering effects of the surgery. I am so pleased I chose Dr. Tran and the weight management program at Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Tran's bedside manner and surgical competence are unequaled. I did experience some depression immediately post-op and a minor infection, but that doesn't happen to every one and I no longer consider them setbacks.

my first impression of Dr. Tran was that he appeared to young, but after interveiwing him I learned that he was older than what he appeared to be. He looks as if he is in his late 20's but he near 40. He is a very intelligent person very detailed and serious about his work and patients

My first appointment with was private and lasted almost 2 hours. I left his office I was well informed impressed and comfortable with the decision to have the surgery.

My BMI is borderline 39 and he suggested that I try his weight lost program offered at the hospital, but he did give me the option of having the surgery since I have tried many weight lost programs over a 15 year period without success.

What you should know about Dr. Tran is that is is no nonsense he screens his patients privately he works a long with Laurie the head dietician at the hospital she is very serious and does not mince words when she stresses the seriousness of the diet you must maintain for life. When you leave her office you fully understand the grave side effects of not adhereing to the diet post surgery. They were not pleasant to say the least. They are not going to give you sheets of diets on paper and say be off with you after the surgery you become part of there team she made sure that I understood the risk involved with the surgery. I walked awaying knowing that it will be a battle I would have to change my eating behavior for life or my liife would be shortend.

This Dr. and his team are no nonsense and they really screen thier patients if you exhibit any signs of mental instability or a resistance to being monitored or following instructions you will not be chosen a candiate for the surgery. They want you to be successful and are willing to go the extra to miles with you!

Bridgeport Hospital

My first impression was that the Dr. Tran was a young man. He was very relaxed, and greeted my with a smile and with confidence.
I've only met with him once and therefore I have not change, but will meet with him again a few days before the surgery. The office staff has been very helpful and nice and accomodating. Future patients would be very confidence with him as there Doctor. Dr. Tran emphasize aftercare in his presentation. This ia a new program and the aftercare program is being setup. Dr. Tran made everything plan and clear. Also, he was open to any question. I rate him as a great doctor with a lot of experience coming for Yale. Both is competence and his bedside manner are great.