Alicia C.
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Memorial Hospital (COE)
"I liked most of the nurses and I was able to request pain medicine every 3 hours. I had a private room with plenty of space for the many vistors that came by during my stay. Overall, I was impression with the knowledge the nurses had because most of the 5th floor is dedicated to patients of Dr Sooriash and Dr Yasrebi for gastric bypass surgery."

David Sooriash
"My appointment was 8/14/02. I had to wait about an hour - he has alot of inital consultation appoints for WLS and visits can be about 1-1 1/2 hours. He is direct and to the point. He wanted to know what I thought of my weight problem and how I became obese...never had a doctor ask me that. I appreciated his openness and he listened to every question I had. I have a follow-up appointment in 5 weeks and have to loose 15lbs. He really puts emphasis on exercise so if you don't like to exercise or are not commited to exercise regimen, then don't go to Dr Sooriash. I really like Nina, his assistant, she very calm and pleasant and knowledge about bariatric surgery. I wish I couldve asked him more questions - I have 7 pages worth! I will update this site once I have more appointments about his aftercare program, surgical comptence, beside manner, etc. 9/12/02 Ive decided to remain with Dr Sooriash. I will find out by the end of September if I will have an offer from another employer. If so, I will ask if its possible to hold my position until January 2003. I hope they see the benefits of allowing me to have the surgery now vs after Im newly employed with them. 9/18/02 My 2nd consultation with Dr S included my mom and sister. I really didnt prepare them for the visit because I answered alot of questions, however my mom, did ask him what were the potential risks immediately after & longterm. Im glad she ask so that she could see the confidence Dr S had in his abilities. In addition, he explained that he believed the patient has a much to do with the success if not more than the physican. I hope many of her fears where squashed. I was so glad they decided to be my "support team". I was also able to ask more questions about his surgical practices - I was pleased to hear he routinely takes the gallbladder. Im concerned about how far done he will connect my small intestine to my new pouch. I heard the further they connect, the more nutrients I'll need to replenish with vitamins...ughhhh. On my next visit, I ask more about his Aftercare progam and diet. 12/2/02 Well, its a week from since my surgery. My impression of Dr S beside manner is honestly not the best. While he was very concerned about the "leg messagers" being off while I was in the chair, he never came in just to talk to me about how I felt. Also, he continues to have this issue about people asking questions. He is a very competent surgeon, everything aside and I would never take that anyway from him. Ive heard others have different experiences with him afterward...Im just giving you my impression of him. What really topped it off was Friday, day after Thanksgiving I called and got his answering service. They said they would get a message directly to him. But I never heard from him all weekend. I let Nina know this today and I will discuss this with him on my 1st post-op appoint this Thursday. It is ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE for a surgeon not to be availiable to someone after major surgery. Until I speak to him to get his side of things, my impression of Dr Sooriash stands. (see my follow-up note dated 12/16/02 in my personal comments)."
About Me
Jacksonville, FL
Location
37.8
BMI
RNY
Surgery
11/25/2002
Surgery Date
Jul 11, 2002
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