Dmitri Baranov Bariatric Surgeon MD, PhD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM

I had my Gastric Bypass surgery with Dr Baranov on September 24th, 2014. Dr. B and staff were great in the preparation towards surgery. I had no worries and felt completely at ease. I had my gallbladder out in 2011 and was really scared of the pain after the surgery, but Dr. B assured that this was going to be different. And it was! Coming out of surgery and waking up in recovery I felt none to very little pain. Once in my room I made sure to follow his instructions. I was released 1 day early because my recovery was going so well. To my surprise, Dr. B called me at home to see how I was doing. I never had a doctor personally call me at home. Since surgery I have called the office a few times with questions. Sarah (the PA), the nurses (Jim and Crystal) and the staff have always been great to answer questions, returning calls and overall great. I have recommended Dr. Baranov already to a few friends that are looking into weigh loss surgery. Since the start of my journey I have lost 52lbs already and I attribute my success to all of them. Thank you Dr. Baranov!

I cannot say enough about Dr. Baranov and his entire staff. The program he has implemented at Saratoga Hospital is phenominal from the top down. I have never had a surgeon (or for that matter any other physician) who was so diligent about every detail leading up to and after my surgery, including calling me at home to 'check up' on things after discharge. The support group offers services that support the journey before, during and after.

Dr B. is awesome. What I came to appreciate most was his honest and straightforward approach with me. While losing weight to gain approval for surgery he was supportive but was also quick to point out that he knew I could be doing more. His subtle kick in the pants got me over the hump and he even thanked me after surgery for losing more weight so he did not have to do the open procedure. He treats his patients as individuals and I always feel he has our best interests in mind. When he moved to Saratoga it was a sad day for me but I'm excited that he continues to provide this service to others in the same position I was/am. I was 488 lbs the first time I met Dr. B. and headed for nothing but an early grave. Less than two years later I owe him a huge debt of gratitude as I weigh 226 lbs and, more importantly, am living an active lifestyle that even included running my first half marathon, at 47 years young, a few weeks ago. If you are considering bariatric surgery and have an opportunity to work with Dr. Baranov, do it! He can get the best out of you and will set you up to have the best chance of success.

Dr Baranov and his staff are amazing. He calls you personally once you are home from the hospital to check on you. The entire staff in the office is extremely friendly and supportive. Michelle is always so polite and friendly at the front desk. Jim Meyer is the best nurse I have ever been around. He is always there for me if I have questions or concerns. He has also been extremely supportive. Sarah Evans Is amazing as well, and she is always there to help should I need anything. Karann Durr the dietitian is amazing as well and she is always there to make sure you stay on track. Dr Baranov is a great man, and a better doctor. I cant stop talking about how amazing their practice is. I recommend Dr Baranov and his staff to anyone who is considering the gastric bypass. They definitely eased all the concerns I had going into the surgery. I was not nervous at all once i got to the hospital.

~Jesse Medlock~

Dr. Baranov and his staff at Saratoga Bariatric Surgery and weight-loss program are an amazing group of people and they are dedicated to helping people with their weight loss. Dr. Bavanov is a great surgeon and I would recommend him to anyone looking for help with their weight loss. The program that they have set up is easy to fallow and they guide you through every step from start to finish. I had my surgery on April 2, 2014 and I'm doing very well with my health and my weight loss, I have lost 30lbs since I started my journey with Dr. Bavanov and I can't thank him enough for what he has done for me and my family and kids I have a life now and I feel amazing. So if you are in the area and are looking in to weight loss surgery I highly recommend Dr. Dmitri V. Bavanov in Saratoga Springs New York.

Dr Baranov and his staff are amazing! I went into to my surgery well informed and confident I was in good hands. The surgery was pain free (just felt like I had done too many sit ups). I have not had ANY problems and my surgery date was 04/16/2014.

Dr. Baranov is very informative. He explained all of my options and what he thought would work best for me. On October 23, 2013 I had gastric bypass surgery. He told me the risks of having the surgery and what to expect after. When I was discharged from the hospital, he called me that weekend at home to make sure I was doing well. Not only does he genuinely care about his patients, but he has a lot of experience. I highly recommend Dr. Baranov to anyone who is considering bariatric surgery.

I had the RNY done with Dr. Baranov 11/06/2013, and I would highly recommend Dr. Baranov, as well as every last person who works with that program. Dr. Baranov is an amazingly talented doctor, who takes the time with every patient to answer any and all questions and provides viable alternatives to anything that might be steering you in the wrong direction. You can't help but to know he takes pride in his practice and wants you to have all the tools you need to succeed. Personal attention from Dr. Baranov and his staff are guaranteed to be a big part of what sets their program apart. No joke, from the nutritionist, to the nurses at the office and hospital (post-op), EVERY LAST person is phenomenal at what they do, and the program is so well managed that you are set up for 100% success for your journey, no matter where the road takes you. I could not be happier with my progress, and my experience so far with the Saratoga Bariatric Center has been top-notch!

Dr. Baranov and his team are amazing! Dr. B was very thorough in describing the types of Gastric Bypass procedures at his seminar and answering any questions. His team made me feel very comfortable and they were very helpful in scheduling appointments. My surgery went well and I am now 2 months post op. Dr. Baranov's and his team are still involved and stay updated on my progress through appointments and blood work. Thanks to Dr. B and his team, I feel very informed on the decisions I made and I am so happy I chose the Saratoga Bariatric Surgery team!

I recently had gastric sleeve surgery by Doctor Baranov. I have had health related issues over the last few years due to my weight and I never felt so confident with my health care providers as I did with Dr. Baranov and his excellent staff. My surgery was performed at Saratoga hospital the nurses who cared for me were wonderful, when talking with them everyone spoke so highly of Dr. Baranov they agreed his commitment to his patients was fantastic. In this day and age it is very unique when your physician stops in to see you 3 or 4 times a day while you are recovering in the hospital. Personal phone calls from your doctor upon your release shows he truly cares about you and your health. Dr Baranov is an excellent physician and an individual who is very committed to his patients.