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Jonathan Aranow
"My first impression of Dr. Aranow was, 'wow' he is really young! I hope he knows what he is doing, was my second thought. I was on a 6 month waiting list for a Hartford and a New Haven doctor. It would be an additional 3 months to get into see the doctors. I didn't want to wait that long. I had thought about the surgery for over a year and when I made my mind up, I wanted to get it done as soon as possible. My fears of Dr. Aranow being fairly new to this surgery were put to rest when I read his diplomas on the wall and spoke with him. During my visit, he put me at ease immediately. He is very down to earth. He spent so much time talking to me, explaining everything, listening to me and being extremely supportive, I was convinced he was the right doctor for me. I felt like I could have stayed in that office indefinitely - he never seemed to rush me. It was very comforting. His office staff consists of one main contact - Lois. She was very helpful, kind and so supportive. Dr. A. places a great deal of emphasis on after care and in particular, counseling and seeing the dietician, Amy. There are support meetings at Middlesex hospital every two weeks. They are great, fun and very informative. It is so nice to speak to others 'in the same boat'! Dr. Aranow explained the risks very clearly. So clearly, that he almost scared me away. He visited me in the hospital every day and was very concerned about me and my health. I had one problem at about 6 weeks post-op when a piece of chicken got stuck. I was pretty scared. I put a call into his office. Lois got him on the line and he explained the problem and told me it might take quite awhile to pass. His calmness was reassuring, however, he did say if it lasted into the evening, call back and he would meet me at the hospital. It did finally pass. The next morning at 8:30, Lois called to see how I was doing. Later that morning, Dr. Aranow called. I was so impressed with their degree of concern, that it blew me away! That really sums up the doctor and his staff. I am trying to think of some negatives, but am having trouble. I guess the 'order' to wear those support stockings after leaving the hospital was ridiculous. I was convinced he had no knowledge of women and pantyhose!! It was like squeezing a 300lb woman into pantyhose made for a 120lb woman. All you ladies know what I am saying!! Maybe he has since found some bigger (or wider) ones by know!! I would rate him as highly skilled. My incision looks great and my brother-in-law is an orthopedic surgeon and he even complimented his work!! I feel like I know him on a personal level, as he spoke fondly of his wife and children, talked about his training and was just open about everything. I would highly recommend him. I am so glad I did not go to the Hartford or New Haven doctors I contacted. Call him today - you will not regret it! "
About Me
Tariffville, CT
Location
52.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/27/2001
Surgery Date
Jonathan Aranow
Surgeon
Nov 08, 2001
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