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William O'Malley
"My impression of Dr. O'Malley at both the group meeting and personal meeting was that he is a very knowledgable & busy surgeon. He was willing to give me the time I needed for any questions I might have, and his bed side manner is cordial, but he's not the warm and fuzzy type [very professional]. I like that. He's not there to be my buddy, but he is going to do major surgery on me, and I want to feel he is competent and sure of himself and the procedure he will do. I got that impression. He is very adamant about understanding the life changes that are required afterwards, and he's up front about the risks. They are there, they happen, and he doesn't want anyone not to recognize this. He's also strict about post op care and appointments, and compliance isn't optional. Rating a surgeon is an interesting concept. I will be asleep so will be clueless, and I will be sore afterwards but that is expected. At this time I'm willing to say this. With the research I've done at several support groups that are made up by a majority of his patients, and with the praise heaped on him by patients that he has already done the same procedure on, I have to say he is the surgeon I feel the most at ease with doing the surgery. He has the reputation as one of the the best in his field in this area. I really wanted him to do it, and appreciate that he will. The most important in my case is surgical competence. Bedside manner should not be undervalued, but excellent has to be better than Mr.Friendly and adequate. Diane has been very helpful and runs the administrative part of the office. She is also a very busy person and has to run the office for everyone's good. I won't bug her constantly when she's working on your case if you won't bug her while she's doing mine. OK? PostOp statement: Dr.O'Malley was very consciencious about visitation while I was in the hospital, and his surgical team were also there several times a day. At no time is this ever treated as an elective procedure. I was Impressed. "

Highland Hospital
"This hospital has done well by me, and I have reason to appreciate their work. Again, mostly I have delt with Diane at Dr.O'Malley's office, and she is a great representative for patient care."
About Me
Liverpool, NY
Location
59.2
BMI
RNY
Surgery
12/31/2002
Surgery Date
Mar 09, 2002
Member Since
Before & After
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Gotta start somewhere
368lbs
6 month -100 lbs
280lbs
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