The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates Bariatric Center

I REALLY LIKED DOCTOR BRODY HE TOOK THE TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING. MY IMPRESSION STATED THE SAME THE WHOLW TIME. HIS OFFICE STAFF ESPECIALLY HIS NURSE JANE IS EXCELLENT IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR FROM MY SURGERY AND I
CAN CALL HER WITH ANY CONCERN AND SHE IS ALWAYS THERE. WELL DOCTOR BRODY HAS MOVED ON HE IS NOW IN WASHINGTON D.C. THE AFTERCARE
WAS GREAT HE FOLLOWED UP WITH ME ALONG WITH THE ENDOCRINOLGY DEPT, AND THE NUTRITIONAL
THERAPHY DEPT.

I liked Dr. Lin. His staff is great too. They covered all the bases from the get go with videos, handouts, and honest answers to my questions.
He's obviously a busy guy since it took me 5 months to get an appointment, but once I got in the door, things moved as quickly as I wanted them to.
Denise, his PA, is very nice, well informed, and honest. His staff person, Kathy, who handles insurance, etc. is also great, knowledgeable, and sympathetic.
All in all, a good experience so far. Surgery is 8/5, so I'll update this after that.

Dr. Lin and his staff are great! The only complaint I have is that it sometimes takes a day or two to get a phone call back after leaving a message. I can live with that. They are very supportive and I felt comfortable with Denise his PA and with the interns working under him. Everyone is wonderful. If you have a question you can ask and you will get a very educated, straight forward and quick answer.

The only suggestion I have is this: Dr. Lin see's you for a consult then you are sent out to gather the paperwork he wants from you. None of the paper work is hard to get but after you have complete all of this...then and only then do they try to get approval for surgery from your insurance company. This was a problem for me because I spent two months running around getting tests, meeting shrinks and having my hopes built up only to find out my policy has some special wording it that I guess you wouldn't catch unless you speacialize in dealing with insurnace companies. I think they should talk to your insurance company before allowing your to begin your quest to gather paperwork.

On my first visit to Dr. Lin's office, I was alittle apprehensive thinking that I would probably be treated like cattle... move them in... move them out. But this was not so, his office staff were very attentive, actually talking to me.. and not down to me. Very nice change. I first met Dr. Lin's practicing intern - very understanding... he will make a good family doctor some day. Dr. Lin was very nice, truly seems to care about obese people. He took the time to listen and also explained the procedure in detail with me. As with all surgery's you go in quit scared - Dr. Lin explained the risks - but I really feel I am in capable hands - lessening the scared feelings.

Dr. Lin seems very patient centered - he took time to talk to me about the risks and differences in proceedures.

I first saw Dr. Lin and Denise on November 27, 2002. My surgery was scheduled February 20, 2003. It was a lengthy process, but worth it. Every one in Dr. Lin's office was very professional, he left no questions unanswered. He is a very caring doctor and is very instered in all his patients. He spends a lot of time every visit and makes sure all questions are addressed.

The hospital stay was a "bummer" the hospital staff was hardly around and they were not very helpful. Thankfully, I had a friend stay with me so I was taken care of.

The hospital staff is no reflection on Dr. Lin and his staff, they all have been wonderful. They expect you to call any time if you have a question or problem.

I had a very good experience with my surgery and very few problems after. I was extremely happy with Dr. Lin and have referred many of my friends to him. I would choose him again if I ever had to have surgery again!!!

I have only seen Dr. Lin for my initial visit so far and I found Dr. Lin and his Nurse Practitioner, Denise Hough, MSN, CRNP (who assisted with the interview) to be both very professional and extremely pleasant. Dr. Lin did a wonderful job explaining the procedure to me, discussing options and helping me to decide what would give me the best outcome. Ms. Hough was just great during the interview and has continued to be there whenever I have had questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Lin just from my initial experience with him and his office.

He is professional; colleagues have told me that he is an excellent surgeon but sometimes he comes across as gruff or crabby. (this from Queen Crab!!)

When I first met him I did not like him. Second time I met him, he was much more likable.

Office staff was very helpful and friendly. They never tire of answering questions.


He is an excellent surgeon. He did surgery on my husband in December.

He was quite forward and truthful about all of the risks of surgery and answered my questions about complications without trying to sidestep the issue.

My first impression of Dr. Lin was that he is very intelligent and informed about this procedure. His nurse Denise is so very kind and helpful. Dr Lin was very truthful about all the risks and benefits of surgery, he did not sugar-coat the truth and was very optimistic that I would have good sucess with this surgery. I have only seen Dr. Lin once so far for my initial evalutation, however I would say that over all Dr. Lin is a very competant and caring doctor and I would recommend him to anyone.

My initial appointment with Dr. Lin is scheduled for February 5, 2003.