Mark D. Kozar Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr Kozar is an honest, matter of fact guy that doesn't beat around the bush. I appreciate this quality in a doctor, as I don't like to be patronized. However, sensitive people may want to beware, as you likely will always hear the truth from this guy. Not a bad thing in my opinion. From an academic perspective, he is very well read on current research and surgical techniques. This demonstrates his desire to stay current, and always look for better solutions. He will listen to whatever you have to say, but be prepared for his opinion. He is great with follow-up care, and was prompt when an emergency rose.

Dr Kozar was awesome about letting me know what to expect befor and after surgery. He did a great job on my Gastric Bypass. I was surprised by how short the recovery time was, I was back to work in 2 weeks.The staff at Wstern Bariatric institute in reno, Nv are all professional and friendly. The aftercare program has been super easy to follow , because they let me know step by step what they expect of me. Overall I give dr Kozar and his entire staff two thumbs up. Having them do my surgery was the best choice I made in a long time.

Dr. Kozar genuinely cares about your success. He is engaging and informative. Pre surgery preparation was thorough and comforting. Surgery was a breeze and healing time was surprisingly brief. I recommend Dr. Kozar without reservation. He is the surgeon you want.

Dr Kozar was very informative and straight forward which I appreciated. His office staff is wonderful especially his nurse Galene. I can honestly say that there is nothing that I dont like about him. What futuer pt's should know is that w/out his help I probaly wouldn't be writing this. I would rate my doctor a 10 out of 10. My doctor also on a weekend rushed me into the hospital to take out my gallbladder a yr after my by pass surgery and he was supposed to be leaving for vacation and he put that on hold for me. Even the hospital staff admires him! I know this won't sound honest to everyone but I really have not had a negative experience knock on wood :)

Very smart and helpful.rnI continued to be impressed by his concern.rnThe entire office staff was fabulous.rnNothing, he was terrific.rnHe knows what he is doing and cares deeply.rnAftercare is very important to him.rnHe requires regular follow up appts.rnHe explained all risks involved with all types of surgery.rnOutstanding surgeon!!rnBoth is a winning combination.

My first impression of him was not to greatrn rnI have a great deal of respect for him I was not ready to hear the truth about everything but if it was not for that I would not be alive today living a great life.rn rnThe office staff is the greatestrnrnIf you want to be successful he is up front about all the risks the aftercare plans and if you do not do all the foot work he will not do the surgery. He wants you to have a safe weight loss journey and accomplish all your goals rnrnHe is a great surgeon !!!!

my first impression of Dr. Kozar was here is a dr. who knows what he is talking about. He was very straight forward in telling you about the surgery and that it was not the surgery alone that was going to make you lose the weight. The surgery was just a tool to help you, the rest was mind over matter and following a few rules. Dr. kozar is always positive along with his staff. Dr. kozar is very dedicated to what he does but expects you to up hold your end of the program. All through the trip to surgery a structured support group both in other patient and the medical staff are their to help you with any of your problems. The risks of the sugery were explained and the success stories were also explained. Going into the surgery I felt very confident and relaxed knowing you would have a top of the line surgeon who took great pride in your out come. Dr. Kozar's surgical competence and bed side manner were both great. I have been so happy with the results I have achieved over the past year that I have talk to three other guys I work with into going in and having the surgery also.

Dr. Kozar was very helpful and professional.rnHasn't change any, I had to go back in and have the surgery after 2 1/2 years because my lapband slipped, wouldn't have had anyone else do the surgery.rnMost of the people are very friendly and helpful in the office.rnI can't say there was anything I don't like about Dr. Kozar.rnThat he is a very caring doctor, I had some problems after surgery and he gave me his personal cell phone number.....how many doctors will do this?rnHe is a firm believer in aftercare.rnHe tells you straight up what the risks and benefits are, so that you are able to make the right decision for yourself.rnI would rate him a 10.rnBoth are great, and he has them!!!

Just the kind of doctor i like, up front and tell it like it is. I liked him rite away.rnI liked him more and more as time went on.rnHis office staff is excelent and always helpfull.rnI like everything about Dr. Kozar.rnFuture patients should know that he evaluates you and tells and explains what is best for you, very precise and up front.rnAftercare is a must with him and his assistant.rnThe aftercare program is very detailed and explained well to you before surgery is ever done.rnHe explained and drew pictures of what was to be done. He explains the ricks very clearly.rnFrom tallking to alot of patients that had their surgery in other places, i would say that Dr. Kozar is the best in the area, i have NEVER heard a bad word about him.rnDr. Kozar has great bedside manners, im not a surgeon but i would say he is very competant. He seems to treat everyone with respect, patients and staff also. Very corgial. I would recommend anyone having weight loose surgery should at least talk to him first. If you dont like straight forward, tell it like it is, doctors then i wouldnt go to him. I have really thought alot about what may be a negative about the man, but i cant come up with anything, except maybe he doesnt know much about railroading, but then again he doesnt have too, i will take care of that..lol

Dr. Kozar gets 10's all the way across the board. He is a great doctor and very easy to talk to and answered all my questions and then some. I would highly recommed him to anyone who is thinking about the surgery. He is very informative and takes his time with you and does not rush you in and out.