George Ferzli Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

My first impression of Dr Ferzli was that he was very concerned about my well being. He reviewed all of the risks and benifts of the procedure with me. He explained what was going to happen once I went into the operating room and reassured me that everything was going to be fine. His office staff are very polite and make me feel comfortable everytime I go into to office. Dr. ferzli has a specific aftercare program that I follow. I would rate my overall experience on a scale fromm 0-10 a 9.

From the start, Dr. Ferzli presented to me a very professional and straightforward demeanor. Once I was able to speak with him, I was able to confirm my impression. In our first meeting, Dr. Ferzli outlined everything I would be looking forward to, from the intial meeting, to all the medical clearance I would need to obtain, and of course, surgery itself. He was very honest and exhibited his competence throughout the meeting and this was a pleasant surprise to me. He was very calming and made me confident that the decision to undergo surgery was completely mine and that he and his staff would support me every step of the way. This remained the case even to this day, well after I underwent Bariatric surgery.rnrnThe staff at Dr. Ferzli's office is more than I ever could have wished for. They are very efficient, inviting, and had (and still have) my best interests in mind. They made me aware of everything I needed to know and were very much conscious of my progress througout my process. The office itself is the central site for many of my obligations, including support meetings, nutritionist and psychologist appointments, and of course, Dr. Ferzli himself. I always feel comfortable when I go into the office and have been treated with courtesy and a true sense of caring.rnrnTo be honest, if there is anything you need to know about Dr. Ferzli, it is that you will be given care from one of the Top-Rated and highly sought-after surgeons in the world and that you will not be disappointed. He will be honest with you and will help answer any questions you have directly. Dr. Ferzli, however, is only one part of the successful equation. YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE RULES! This is the first thing I tell all prospective patients that I meet. Having success with this procedure is very much a self-motivated endeavor. Dr. Ferzli and his staff will do everything possible to facilitate your success, but in the end, YOU need to be the one dedicated to making the most of this procedure and your new lifestyle. YOU CAN DO IT!rnrnPart of the success you will realize after surgery has to do with the care you receive AFTER your procedure. Dr. Ferzli and his staff ABSOLUTELY STRESS THE IMPORTANCE of aftercare and following up with doctors and with Dr. Ferzli. After all, how else will they know just how great you look if you don't go to see them? It is imperative to monitor yourself after the procedure, and while Dr. Ferzli and his staff do not force anything on you, they will take care of you the same they did when you were a brand-new patient.rnrnDr. Ferzli is an amazing surgeon and an even better human being who cares for his patients. Even in the hospital, I knew I would see Dr. Ferzli when he personally came around to check on me. It was reassuring to know he cared as much as he did. He made me feel confident about the procedure from day one and I knew all the risks and rewards with every appointment I made. At the hospital, he showed surgical precision, as well as a patient-centered way of speaking with me and assuring my healthy recovery. He is cordial, professional, and above all, knowledgable and well-versed at his craft and I owe much of my success and all of my newfound happiness to Dr. Ferzli. My only regret is that I didn't undergo surgery earlier. I would recommend Dr. Ferzli to anyone under the sun who is looking to even research Bariatric surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Ferzli was that he was a very professional well dressed man. I was very impressed by his office and staff. I can't thank Dr. Ferzli enough for helping me. My quality of life was practically non existant and Dr. Ferzli was comforting and said that he would be able to help me and that I would feel better. It did take some time to see all the doctors that need to run test and approve you for surgery but that was well worth it too. Dr. Ferzli explained to me all the risks involved with surgery and that there was a staff of people to help. I can't thank his staff enough, especially his nutrionist Laura. Laura has been so helpful. She helped me understand and make better choices and explained how different foods help or hurt.rnI have reccommended Dr. Fezli to several people in need of Baritric surgery. In fact if I happen to be out somewhere and see a heavy person having trouble I tell them of my surgery and the better quality of life I now have thanks to Dr. Ferzli. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

I had gastric bypass surgery in February performed by Doctor Ferzli and can not say enough good things about my experience! From day one I felt like I had a team of people walking me through each and every step. I never felt like my questions were unanswered, in fact they were usually answered by two or three people and the entire process was smooth. Dr Ferzli doesn't say much, he is very to the point but in a good way. A few months after surgery when I came in 40 pounds lighter his face lit up and I knew that he loved seeing these results and cares about each one of his patients. Dr. Ferzli's program is the best! I went to support group meetings before and after surgery and they are required at first but you end up going to more because it's great to listen and learn more. I did a lot of reaserch on Dr. Ferzli before I stepped foot in his office and was pleasantly surprised to find him more qualified and more experienced then my reaserch had let on. If you live in this area (I live in NJ and going to Staten Island for this care is worth the trip) Go to Dr. Ferzli and his team.

Dr. Ferzli was very direct about what to expected and I appreciated that. The staff was wonderful. I still feel very comfortable calling with questions. When I am there either at a support group or for my follow visits I feel so comfortable and at ease. Dr. Ferzli strongly emphasizes aftercare. The support groups are there for you. They feel it's important for long term success. I try to take full advantage of the support groups, thats where most of my questions are answered or I hear people dealing with the same struggles. I would not trade this experience I am only sorry I didn't do it sooner. Great Dr. Great Staff.!!

My first impression of Dr.Ferzli was very good he is very soft spoken and kind. He answered all my questions pre-op and reminded me if I had any questions to feel free to call him. rnrnAfter the surgery, I had even more respect for Dr.Ferzli because I was so afraid laying on the operating table waiting for him to come in, when he finally came in, I told him I was afraid and he said everything will be alright and held my hand until I fell asleep!rnrnThe office staff is very kind and patient, trust me, I have called them a zillion times!rnrnFuture patients will love Dr.Ferzli. He is very trusting and kind.rnrnAftercare is very important! Especially the nutricianists appointments and blood work!rnrnThere is a structured aftercare that is given to you in the intial visit package.rnrnDr.Ferzli did advise me of all the risks, but also added that being that heavy was also a greater risk!rnrnI would rate Dr.Ferzli and his team and A+!!!!! There are all amazing and gave me my new lease on life!!!!! Thank-you ever so much!!!!rnrnI believe both sugical competence, bedside manners are equally important. But Dr.Ferzli is the number one surgeon around. He even removed my gallbladder many years ago. I was back to work in no time with both surgeries!

I met with Dr Ferzli early 2007. He went over everything and he seemed very impressed I had most of my stuff his office required done already, I thought he was very thorough and caring, After my surgery is when I really was wowed, Had a few issues and he was very cautious with me. He had his staff check on me and when he came in he kissed me hello and asked me how I was doing. He made me feel so comfortable. His staff is great they will answer all your questions and if they don't know the answer they will find out for you. Kevin has followed up with me after an issue with ulcers I had. I love them there. Dr Ferzli is an amazing surgeon and I think his bedside manner is awesome as well. I would recommend him to everyone. I love my RNY and would do it over and over everyday. Thank you so much Dr Ferzli!

My first impression of Dr Ferzli was that of confidence. I was impressed with his level of experience and status in the Staten Island Community. My impression after surgery was that of confirmation. All that I expected regarding his history proved out to be correct. The staff at Dr Ferzli's office was a very professional environment. Each staff member made me feel comfortable. They should be aware that Dr Ferzli may seem quiet in his stance, but he's a very talented, competent, surgeon. Dr Ferzli instructed me to make sure my other Dr's were aware of my meds, my surgeon and recommended that we all work together to ensure optimal results. My orientation with Dr Ferzli's staff as well as himself informed me of the risk involved. There were several orientations and lots of information to take home to look over. Dr Ferzli as well as his staff walked me through the entire process, without any wondering or misinformation. They constantly checked in on me, constantly made sure my paper work was accurate for the insurance comoany. They even battled for me when I first recieved a letter of rejection. They stood by me until the insurance company approved my application for surgery. Both Surgical competence and bedside manners and attentiveness was TOP QUALITY. I would HIGHTLY recommend Dr Ferzli for Bariatric surgery. Him Being a member of the staff that patened Laparoscopic surgery, places him in a catagory that can truly be trusted when it comes to a succesful surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Ferzli was that he was not very personable. Over time, I realized that he is very good at what he does and his professionalism comes through first above everything else. His office staff are sincere and courteous. They are very knowledgeable about the proceedures. Future patients should know that they are in very good hands. The aftercare program is put together with nutritionists and group counseling. Overall, I would rate him on a scale of 1-10, a 10! He was wonderful.

I had surgery in Sept. and I am very happy with the results. The office staff have been supportive through the process prior tp surgery. The office staff are friendly and knowledge of the program which made my experience better. I rate the office as excellent.