Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Hospital

Dr. Portenier was my surgeon. I had the Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery September of 2012. Overall, I've been very pleased with my results and the surgery. Dr. Portenier was good. I didn't like the fact that on several return appointment days, I didn't get to see him, but a "fellow." I haven't been back to see him since September 2013 and there has been no contact from their facility to do any follow ups to check to see how I'm doing. I feel like I've been left out in the cold by DWLC.

Dr. Sudan is an expert in performing the Duodenal Switch. He is a no-nonsense guy with a great deal of professionalism that I appreciated when performing my surgery. If you have any questions about my experience with Duke or Dr. Sudan please feel free to contact me.

I went to my first appointment with Dr. Yoo in Oct 2013, hoping to get more information on bariatric surgery. Duke was my first choice and I knew Dr. Yoo was well qualified. After a few visits and learning that he hasn't had any sleeve leak complications I was ready to meet my requirements for surgery. June 4, 2014 I had my surgery and today (5 days later) I feel pretty great! I am so happy I contacted Dr. Yoo to help me on my journey.

Absolutely great. Dr. Torquati is an awesome surgeon.

Great doctor surgery was a success wonderful staff. He was very informative and professional.

Dr. Sudan saved my life! I had been having stomach pains that were getting worse and worse. I was nauseated and had lost over 50 lbs. I had been under the care of other physicians for 7 years, trying to diagnose my problem. I went to UNMC, September 2001, and saw Dr. Timothy McCashland who did numerous tests and, who turned me over to Dr. Sudan for an exploratory. Under anesthesia, my heartbeat became irregular. Dr. Sudan instantly recognized my symptoms as being a carcinoid tumor and removed 18 inches of intestine, forever curing my horrid pain and nausea my tiny tumors were creating. I can never sing his praises highly enough. As well, he is a pleasant man with a wonderful bedside manner.

Dr Sudan performed my RNY on 12/11/12. He is an awesome surgeon, and I am happy that I took this step to change my life. His bedside manners are top notch, and I felt comfortable asking any questions. Thank You DR Sudan!

I was a patient of Dr. Sudan's when he was at UNMC many years ago. Wonderful man. Great surgeon. Never had any problems whatsoever. He saved my life and for that I am thankful and most grateful. Thanks, Dr. Sudan!!!! I'll never forget you because you gave me many years of life I wouldn't have had otherwise. Yes, I am still not smoking! Another benefit of your skill!!!

This guy may not have the most congenial bedside manner - he is sort of quiet- but he worked wonders on me. I sailed through surgery and it has now been a full year. No problems. I highly recommend him.

Duke was excellent. I had looked all over before I chose a hospital and I was right by choosing this one. When ever a need rose my nurses were there to asist me immediately and with ease. My surgical staff even visted me several times in my recovery room personally rather then just sending a nurse to check my progress. I really appreciated that. My surgery date was 10/12/2011 completed by Dr. Alfonso Torquati.