"My first impression of Dr. Irgau was that he was very professional and explained the procedure thoroughly. Now 8 months out from RNY Laproscopic surgery and I can say that the whole CHRIAS program is really designed to help you to be successful post op and Dr. Irgau in my book is the greatest! He truly shows a personal interest in his patients and he has a kind a warm spirit. This is why he is so good at helping obese people to regain their lives. I owe my life to Dr. Irgau and the CHRIAS team for their expertise and their very human approach to this problem. Many doctor's (even those who perform this surgery) don't show the compassion the CHRIAS doctors have shown me during hospital and office visits. In 1997 I consulted with a doctor at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia and he had to take me downstairs to be weighed on a meat scale in the hospital kitchen because his scale only went up to 350 which was very degrading for me! I never felt any shame when I visited with Dr. Irgau. I saw a surgeon who wanted to help me to successfully lose the weight and keep it off. Thanks again Dr. Irgau because you have added years to my life!"
