Eric Thoburn

Bariatric Surgeon
Rating: 5 out of 5 with 74 ratings

Eric Thoburn Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

74 Reviews for Eric Thoburn
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HE IS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE. ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS. I DONT FEEL HE GIVES ME THE TIME OF DAY ANYMORE. YOU ARE PROVIDED WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED. BUT THE DIETITION IS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. BED SIDE MANNER IS SHORT AND TO THE POINT. NOT MUCH OF A CHATTER JUST THE FACTS. HE IS VERY GOOD AND I KNOW A FEW PEOPLE WHO HAVE USED HIM AND BEEN VERY HAPPY. I AM AT THE POINT NOW THAT I NEED ANSWERS AND I WILL BE CALLING HIM ON MONDAY TO GET THEM. AT 8 MONTHS I FEEL I SHOULD BE CLOSER TO 100. THEY ARE STICKLERS ON AFTERCARE AND THEY HOUND YOU ABOUT IT WHICH IS GOOD. I WOULD GIVE HIM ON A SCALE OF 1-10 A 7. AFTER MONDAY MAYBE HIGHER. NOW THAT I HAVE HAD THE SURGERY I FEEL HE DOESNT HAVE ANYTHING ELSE FOR ME. I WANT THIS WEIGHT OFF AND I WANT TO KNOW WHY ITS NOT COMING OFF AS IT SHOULD.

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He was concerned about my situation.
He seemed knowledgeable, honest and confident.

I have only met with him once at this time.

His office has been compassionate and extremely helpful since my very first phone call. They are absolutely on the BALL.



They strenuously emphasize aftercare( Diet, exercise, daily vitamins and careful attention to protein intakez) He has a dietian on his staff and you have unlimited access to her and you also must meet with her each time you see the doctor.
He was honest with me and explained that mine was a little more risky since it is revision from a 1981 gastric partition.

I need to have more contact before making a overall rating and before judging the level of his skills.
After this type of surgery I believe you strong encouragement and enthusiastic response when you make successful advancement toward your goals. It's my feeling that since Dr. Thobern and his staff see so many people day after day that are successful, maybe they have forgotten that there are those out there that are still are dealing with the battle. It's my personal experience that they seem to be a little blase' about what I have considered thus far to be amazing. I think that their bedside manners in the office need an injecton of enthusiasm.

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I haven't met him yet. I have talked with Robin in his office and like her well enough. I just got my package of information in the mail. They require you to fill out about 10-12 pages of information and send it back to them. Once they receive the requested information, they will call you and set up an appointment. They advised they only see new patients on Fridays. I don't understand the necessity for that, but I guess all offices are different.

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Dr. Thoburn is very nice but also very blunt and to the point when it comes to the risks involved. He seems very compassionate and that says alot for some surgeons. I am a medical professional and not all doctors are caring and understanding. He listened to me and answered all my questions without hesitation. Beleive me, I drilled him too. I even asked how many years he has been doing this and how many surgeries he has performed. he answered without hestitation again. My husband likes him too. His office staff is very nice and caring too. He made it a point to tell me that this is just a tool to help with the weight loss but that afterwards it is up to me and my change in my behavior and the way I think and eat that will determine if this will be a success. I dont think there was anything thing that I really disliked about him. He seems very understanding and sympathetic to my struggle.

Dr. Thoburn was great before and after my surgery. I was told by several of the nursing staff that he was one of the best and I had an excellent doctor. He joked around a bit with me and teased me some. I like him overall.

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Thought he looked very young; but, his manner was very impressive and gave confidence. His office staff is competent and concerned with the patients. They have great follow-up care. They called me at home each day after the hospital until I had my staples removed (which did not hurt). His dietician was very informative and is available throughout office hours for consultation via telephone. All the issues regarding wls were explained including the emotional ones. His surgical skills were very good as I was out in less than two hours (including gallbladder removal - Open
RNY).

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My first impression of dr. Thoburn was a very good one. He wsa very impressive. His staff was also outstanding. I would recommend this Dr. to anyone considering this surgery. He went over every detail for before, during and after surgery.

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I really liked him although he wasn't all that friendly he really knew what he was doing. As I got to know him I appreciated him, after all he changed my whole life. The office staff is great, they really work with you before and after the surgery. They even have a 800 number so that we can call them any time there is a problem. Well he beleives that he fixes the stomach and it is up to us to do the rest. He sees his patients for 18 months after the surgery, and he has a Dietision work closely with you. she helps you from the start, tells you what foods you can add each month. He makes sure he fills you in on the risks, he has a pamphlit to help you with the pros and cons of the surgery. on a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate him an 8. His competence outways his bedside manner

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he was a wonderful physician. he and his staff were very knowledgable and helpful.

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Good, no change, staff is great, I didn't find anything that I didn't like,very caring and eager to help in any way he can, before and after surg.,you work very close with the Dr. and a nutritionist named Pam,all risks were explained even to the smallest detail, if I had it to do all over again I would say yes, and he would be the Dr. of my choice. Both are great.

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MY FIRST MEETING WITH DR. THOBURN WENT QUITE WELL. HE IS VERY HONEST AND FORWARD. I HAVE HAD A GREAT EXPERENCE WITH THE OFFICE STAFF. I WENT IN FOR MY FIRST VISIT AND I WAS APPROVED WITHIN TWO WEEKS. I WAS THEN GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT THE FOLLOWING PRE-OP HAD TO COMPELETE LIST WAS. I WAS GIVEN A DATE FOR SURGERY AND I HAVE SO FAR BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THE WAY THAT THINGS ARE GOING, WITH HIS OFFICE. HE REQUIRES YOU TO SEE THE NUTRICIONST IN HIS OFFICE AND THAT YOU ARE WELL INFORMED. THEY SEND YOU THIS BLUE BOOK THAT EXPLAINS EVERYTHING FRONT TO BACK. ALONG WITH PICTURES OF THE WAY THE SURGERY IS DONE. HE TOLD ME ALL THE PROS AND CONS OF HAVING THIS PROCEDURE. ON A SCALE OF 1-10 , ON THE FIRST VISIT I,D GIVE HIM AND HIS STAFF A ( 9 ).I AM NOT SURE ABOUT HIS BED SIDE MANNER YET. MY SURGERY IS NOVEMBER 9TH,1999. BUT I'D PREFER SURGICAL COMPETENCE IF YOU CAN,T HAVE BOTH IN YOUR DOCTOR. HIS EMPHASIZED AFTER CARE IS VERY STRONG. I WAS TOLD THAT RIGHT FROM THE START. AND THAT IF I DIDN'T AGREE WITH THE 18 MONTH FOLLOW-UP HE COULD'NT TAKE YOU AS A PATIENT.10-27-99 AFTER SURGERY MORE TO POST!

DEC.14,1999
Well surgery went great and I have not had any problems. Dr Thoburn was wonderful and a great surgeon. His bedside manner is great and his care of you in the hospital is excellent! I went home well informed. And Christine his nurse calls you everyday. I am so glad I found this Doctor and his staff.I am five weeks post-op today and down 37 lbs.
Thanks Doctor Thoburn!

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