Matt - Welcome to the Dr. Mehta patient group. You should feel assured that you have made the correct decision. I'm actually scheduled for surgery next week, just four weeks after my first consultation with Dr. Mehta. Dr. Mehta is the most professional and competent of the four surgeons that I had consultations with. I ultimately chose Dr. Mehta for three reasons: (1) His practice is a sub-specialty, dedicated 100% to bariatric surgery; (2) He is committed toperforming the surgery laparoscopically, unless he absolutely can't; (3) He is extremely professional, competent, and compasionate; (4) He has a reasonable consultation and surgery schedule. I noticed that you live in Woodbury, I'm in Swedesboro, so if you would like further information, please contact me. Good luck on your consultation!