George Ferzli Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

I have made the decision to hopefully have a lap band. I was referred to Doctor Ferzli by my primary care doctor. So far, I like him. I felt like he cared about each patient and I didn't feel rushed in his office. The staff also seemed friendly and i have received a lot of information from the nutritionist and nurse. I'm hoping my insurance company will approve me.

Met Dr. Ferzli and his staff for the 1st time on Monday, 3/16. The staff is very friendly, and helpful. Dr. Ferzli, very nice made me feel extremly comfortable.

Will update as time goes by.

Update: Had my surgery on 12/9/2009, and I cannot say enough good things about Dr Ferzli and his staff. Dr Ferzli is very nice and every time I've seen him has a gentle smile on his face. His staff is very friendly and accomodating. The hosptial, Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, was also a wonderful experience, the staff/nurses was very friendly and helpful.

Any questions or concerns that I may have had, Dr Ferzli, his staff and the hosptial always addressed them, and made sure that I understood. They didnt just ramble medical terms and walk away.

Dr. Ferzli is amazing. He is the best. He is not too involved in the beginning of the process because he has so many patients, and so many people go for initial consultations and do not follow through, however once you reach the point where you are definitely going to have the surgery he is there every step of the way and if he isn't there someone from his office is. You must follow the rules and make some serious changes to prepare for the surgery as well as after surgery. Dr. Ferzli and his associates work together as a team. The nutritionists and pyschologists are great. I also appreciated, and still do, the support groups. The other patients that Dr. Ferzli has plays a vital role in weight loss surgery. If you are still skeptical come to a meeting and see for yourself, you will hear other testimonies as well. Dr. Ferzli is very knowledgeable and so is his staff. He changed my life and I know he can change yours.

Doctor Ferzli was very professional at my initial consultation as well as subsequent post-operative visits. He is intelligent but explained everything so that I understood. My surgery went well and I followed along with all recommendations provided by the staff. The program emphasizes much after care by providing surgical, nutritional and support group follow ups. I am very happy with Dr. Ferzli and his staff and I feel that I am in good hands.

My first impression of dr. Ferzli was that he was a jaded practitioner. Limp fish handshake, hardly able to take his attention away from his blackberry. He looked at my file and told me in no uncertain terms that if I weighed 1 pound over what I did that Day, 342, he would not perform surgery on me. At first his elitist attitude pissed me off. Gradually, I began to realize that he was right. This guy is not trying to sell me some \"get slim quick\" bill of goods. He is just trying to help people overcome thier addiction to food. If i'm not willing to help myself, then why should I expect anything different from a stranger? As my G.P. told me in the first place, \"How many 340 lb, 70 year olds do you see walking around?\" This is a life changing decision.rnDo it for yourself or not at all. If you want the best surgeon, choose dr. Ferzli. If you want someone to feel bad for you, and hold your hand while you continue to kill yourself, I dont know whom to recommend....

I am in the process of gathering information about gastric bypass surgery. When I first walked into the office, I immediately felt comfortable. The staff is friendly and accomodating. The support group was informative and well organized. I am very happy with my decision thus far, to come to Dr. Ferzli's office.

My first impression of Dr.Ferzli after our initial consultation was that he really cared about my health and informed me of the choices I had to lose weight. Also, He made himself available for any questions I had concerning the surgery. His office staff is very friendly and helpful. Any person thinking about bariatric surgery should definetly make an appointment to see Dr. Ferzli and discuss your options with him. Dr. Ferzli has a great aftercare program in his office which includes monthly meetings which he insists on you going to. These meetings are with the psychologist and Nutritionist which are both very informative and helpful. Before any surgery, Dr. Ferzli will discuss the risks with any of the procedures you choose. I think Dr.Ferzli and his staff make a great team any will help you in your weight loss journey.

I had surgery eight months ago and I've lost 80 pounds already. I feel great and am off my medication for diabetes. My cholesterol is lower and I feel great. I receive counseling from my doctor and nutritionists and follow along with their recommendations. I am glad to have made the decision to have weight loss surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Ferzli was is is a nice man who talk to me realistically about what I needed to do to achieve my weight loss goals. My impression has never changed, his staff as well as Dr. Ferzli are hugely supportive and there for their patients. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Ferzli as surgeon as well as his staff to everyone I know. There is a huge empasis on after care as by all. I feel that Dr. ferzli help to save my life as well as extend it and provided me with a gift that I could not achieve alone.rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrn

Dr. Ferzli and his staff are very professional and welcoming. I was very comfortable deeling with such an inteligent surgant. It was the most major surgery I had but I can tell hw is talanted. my stitches and wounds are very clean. I feel they are a family to me now that is taking my hand toward success.