MetroWest Medical Center Hospital

I finally had my first consult with Dr. Ameri on Friday, April 4th. My appt was for 12:30 but unfortunately there was a surgical emergency which put him behind & I didn't get in til 2:30. Normally I would have been very upset at having to wait but I was so excited to finally be here it didn't matter. I saw Louise first & we went over all the info re: surgery, risks, post-op diet, etc. She was very open & helpful. When she was done, Dr. Ameri came in & was absolutely wonderful! He was easy to talk to, he listened well & gave me a chance to ask all my questions. Overall, my experience was very positive. Dr. Ameri is kind, caring, & a true gentleman. I know I made the right choice in picking him for this very big decision in my life.

I'd have to agree with the great things that Dr. Ameri's other patients have said about him. He is very kind, he does not rush you through, he takes his time to answer your questions and address your concerns. His staff is the same. Louise, his nurse, meets with you first during your consultation. The first thing she lets you know is that she is not only in the office but will be with Dr. Ameri in the operating room too. I think it's great that you get to build a relationship with the nurse as well as the surgeon from day one. Since my consultation I've spoken to Linda, the office manager, a couple of times and she too shares the patience and professionalism as the rest of the staff.

My first visit was November '02. I met him and his staff. I really liked him. The staff is very informative and helpful from Linda the secretary to Louise the PA. My overall impression was that these were people who really cared and understood the morbidly obese. As an educator, I was very impressed and pleased that it is very important for each of their patients to understand the procedure, the insurance process, and the aftercare schedule. You are required to bring your info packet every visit and take a quiz during the second vist. They impress upon you that this procedure is very serious. All of the risks are covered and the risks do give you pause. I now have to get an ultra sound on my gallbladder and visit cardiac and pulmonary specialists. I am scheduled to see him until 3 years post op. It seems that no stone is left unturned. I feel very confident that this will be a success. I feel blessed to have had him reccommended to me by my PC. So many things have fallen into place (for example, his office is in my hometown and the hospital is just down the street!)that I really feel that this is the right thing for me. I believe that Dr. Ameri possesses both great surgical skill (people rave about him) and he's very charming.

<p><h3>Surgeon Information</h3> </p>
<p>Dr. Ameri, Stoneham, MA. First appointment: 2/2/01 </p>
<p>I liked Dr. Ameri when I met him. He is amiable and courteous, and very knowledgeable about the subject of gastric bypass surgery. </p>
<p>He was very thorough in his description of the surgery, how it would affect my eating habits, both by limiting my intake and in regards to malabsorption. </p>
<p>I was given lots of information on the surgery itself, and the recovery process, and what will be expected of me. </p>
<p>All in all, it was a very thorough & comprehensive visit. I am quite pleased:)</p>
<p>Louise is Dr. Ameri's private nurse. She assists him during surgery. As she told me, "just look for the green goggles!"</p>
<p>Louise stayed by my side throughout the entire surgery. It was she that held my hand and spoke the Healing Statements I had prepared for her.</p>
<p>She was also the first person I saw when I woke up after surgery. It was a very comforting feeling to know I wasn't being shuffled around to different people.</p>
<p>Linda is the office manager. An absolute life-saver when it came down to the insurance packet, and last-minute planning. She was and continues to be willing to talk to me on the phone whenever I call, no matter how busy she is at the moment.</p>

I had to wait 4 months for my intial visit. Both Linda and Louise were great. I wish they still had an office in Cambridge as it was a long ride to Stoneham. It was worth the ride. Dr Ameri made me relax and answered all my questions. Now that my surgery date has been scheduled my biggest concern is not gaining any weight. As he has told me the surgery will be cancelled if I gain any weight. This is the hard part.

<p align="left">January 17, 2003

Well it's a new year and I met with the surgeon, Dr. Darius Ameri. My first impression of him was even better than I expected. I expected a very well educated and knowledgable surgeon and I believe I have found that and more within Dr. Ameri. His office staff are very helpful and professional. In my opinion Dr. Ameri likes if the patient has done alot of their homework on the WLS. He only does the gastric bypass laparascopically (unless an emergency). He will expect you to try and lose some weight before the surgery and it will be according to your BMI. They seem to have a very structured follow-up. He did go over all the risks of the surgery but I am happy to report there has been no fatalities within his practice from this surgery. He states that it's rare and usually 1% risk factor. I believe Dr. Ameri is a great surgeon and seems to have a great bedside manner also. He is very attentive and patient. He expains the procedure very thorougly. I would recommend him to anyone that is thinking about having this type of WLS.

MY FIRST OFFICE VISIT REALLY PUT ME AT EASE. ALL THE QUESTIONS I HAD WERE ANSWERED AND ALL MY OPTIONS WERE DISCUSSED. DR. AMERI REALLY PUT MY TENSIONS TO REST. I LEFT HIS OFFICE WITH A RENEWED HOPE FOR MY FUTURE. I HAVE LIVED WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS FOR SO LONG I STARTED TO LOOSE HOPE, BUT NOW I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS OPERATION SO I CAN START LIVING MY LIFE TO THE FULLEST AGAIN. EVERYONE IN HIS OFFICE WAS AS HELPFUL AS COULD BE. IF FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE ANY SIGN OF WHATS TO COME, I CAN'T WAIT.

MY FIRST OFFICE VISIT WAS A NICE EXPERIENCE.THE DOCTOR TOLD ME TO FORGET ABOUT TIME, HE WAS THERE TO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS. HE TALKED TO ME ABOUT ALL THE OPTIONS I HAD WITHOUT PUSHING ME IN ANY ONE DIRECTION.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF DR AMERI WAS THAT HE WAS A VERY CARING PERSON. HE IS A VERY UNDERSTANDING PERSON AND A VERY QUALIFIED SURGEON. I AM SO HAPPY THAT I CHOSE HIM AS MY SURGEON. HE MADE ME FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED. I NEVER FELT RUSHED THRU ANY OF THE QUESTIONS I HAD FOR HIM. HE TOOK HIS TIME AND MADE SURE THAT I UNDERSTOOD THE ANSWERS HE HAD GIVEN ME. HE MADE ME FEEL VERY CONFIDENT IN MY DECISION FOR SURGERY. HIS OFFICE STAFF ARE JUST AS NICE AS HE IS. LOUISE THE NURSE AND SURGICAL ASSISTANT TOOK HER TIME AND WENT OVER EVERYTHING.. SHE ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS THAT HAD COME UP. SHE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND FRIENDLY. LINDA IS A VERY FRIENDLY AND WARM PERSON ALSO. IF ANYONE IS LOOKING FOR A KIND DR AND OFFICE STAFF LOOK NO FURTHER. DR AMERI'S OFFICE IS WHERE YOU SHOULD CALL.

Dr Ameri and his staff are simply fabulous and nothing shy of professional.

I walked in there not knowing if I was doing the right thing. They were patient with me and answered all my questions.

I'm scheduled for surgery in two weeks and I have no fears at all. I'm ready and eager.