"Dr. DeMaria, was the lead in the bariatric clinic when I had my surgery. He was the best as far as I was concerned and he was who I requested to be my surgeon. I did my homework and researched him and he was well qualified to take me into his care. Going through the weight loss clinic at Duke, we go every 3-4 months for a checkup and for group therapy and group nutrition. I love these meetings, you get to meet others in different phases of the WLS and get to hear what they have gone through. If I had it all to do over with again, I would choose the same hospital, same Weight Loss Clinic and same surgeon. Everyone at the Duke weight loss clinich are very professional and all seem to really care about you and your privacy. When they weigh you, they ask do you want whomever is with you to stay there. If you say no, they are outta there. They are looking our for you and your feelings. I love that place. You do not get to spend alot of time with Dr. DeMaria, his assistant comes in first and he talks to you and examines you. The Dr. DeMaris comes in and finishes up. He will stay as long as you need him too. But I know he is a very busy man and we only kept him long enough to answer and ask a few question. I recommend this clinic, doctor and hospital to everyone."
"Everyone at this hospital was polite and professional. They would talk to you like they have known you forever and cared about you. If Durham was not so far away, I would always choose this hospital over any. Duke has taken over the management of this hospital, so I guess that is what it has changed so much."
