"I think Dr. M is wonderful. He doesn't have the most outgoing personality, and somewhat lacking on bedside manner, however, as a surgeon he just cannot be beat. I had to go back to the hospital for my 6 year old recently and was talking with several Dr's who know Dr. M. They had so many glowing things to say about Dr. M. and his surgery skills. I've had no complications and am feeling great. I'd recommend him to anyone. He's very direct and business oriented. He tells you like it is. I'll take his surgical competence any day over bedside manner.rnrn*********************************rnOne year update...well my opinion of Dr. Melkonian has changed in this year. Is he a great surgeon? I have to say yes. Is he a good Dr.? I have to say no. His office does not let you schedule appointments for followups, they say that they will call you for an appointment when you're due for one. Well on May 30th I will be one year out. I saw him 2 weeks after my surgery and then about 4 months after that I saw his PA. I've never heard from his office again. His followup is terrible. Those who want a competent surgeon but do not care about followup or support after the surgery then this is your man. However if you want a good surgeon who also provides followup and support then I have to say you would want to look elsewhere because this Dr. is not that one.rnrnJust as a FYI...I feel great one year out, I've not had any complications. I'm 100+ lbs down. I've not reached my ideal goal and don't honestly know that I ever will nor do I mind so much. I feel great and am much more active and feel really good about myself. I'm a lot more outgoing. I'm telling you this because I want you to understand, I'm not unhappy with my results or lack thereof, nor do I blame anyone. If I wanted to loose more weight or do it faster, it is in my total control to do so. I just want those who are considering Dr. Melkonian to understand he is not a surgeon who will provide you any support or followup after the surgery. He will give you the tool to work with, but you will do it all on your own.rnrnIn closing, I have to say that these comments are just in reference to my own experience with this Dr. I have to also state I have not called him back. I have an absolutely wonderful and caring primary care physician who I see for my followup and support. I have not called Dr. M's office because I wanted to see if they would actually followup. They have not called nor sent any letters that I have received (and no, if you're wondering, my address or phone numbers have not changed in the year since my surgery). Again, this is my own opinion of my own experience with this surgeon."
