Derrick Gallapone Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Did not care for him at first, but now I think the world of him. He became more caring. The office staff is great. Least was that he did not have a good bedside manner. Like most how concerned and cautious. He is great with after care. Yes they do. They also have one before. He was straight forward that this could be life threating. The hospital has lost only two patients with this surger. He is chief of surgery. Both are great. I only got frustrated because everyone was passing me by. Then I thought I would not get this at all. It was like riding a rollacoaster. It was a good thing my surgery got cancelled, with all these other problems I may not have pulled through.

My first meeting with Dr Gallapone was in January 2002. He answered all the questions i my husband and i had.
I have become for familiar with him since i am still waiting for a surgical date and run into him every thursday lol.
Gerri is his secretary, she is great!
There is nothing i don't like about him.
Dr Gallapone may seem a bit standoffish, he doesn't joke around alot the first time you see him.
He made sure i understood that i needed to be around the post atleast for a year. He ordered all my tests for me to make sure i am "healthy" enough to have the surgery.
Yes, the aftercare here is great.
I already knew the risks of surgery.
I feel very secure in his abilities as a surgeon.
I am unable to comment on his bedside manner since i am still pre op

great

greaat and very concerned it didn't change. the office is a clean environment the staff is wonderful and greatfull. gerry the secretary is owesome.