Prithvi Legha, M.D. Bariatrics Bariatric Center

This is Part One of my review (Parts Two and Three will follow after surgery).
I just met Dr. Legha two days ago for revision surgery from a failed LapBand (IMO, they don't work - and Dr. Legha won't even do them anymore for that reason). He is incredibly patient, thorough, knowledgeable, and conscientious. He made me feel CARED for - isn't that what a doctor SHOULD be? Yay! His nurse Susan is FANTASTIC - she really knows all the ins-and-outs of the medical side AND the insurance side (and we all know how important THAT is!). But back to Dr. Legha; during the course of our consultation I related a story to him regarding a consult with another surgeon (not Dr. Feng - he ROCKS!), and what a rotten experience it was... and he said four little words that almost made me cry right there in his office: "It's not your fault". How many times do we (overweight folks), berate, abuse, disgust ourselves about once again failing at ANOTHER weight loss attempt..??? Over and over and over. So to have the doctor absolve me of all that guilt with those four little words, well, I can't begin to tell you how it made me feel. Not only did he understand but he acknowledged me as a person... a WORTHY person. Wow... what a concept! Anyway, there is Part One, and as I proceed (again), I will review both the process with his office and staff, as well as post-surgery. I am very heartened by what I have experienced so far and expect more of the same throughout!

I first "met" Dr. Legha at an orientation. It was the second orientation I had been to. The first one scared me, it was given by another doctor. The second one with Dr. Legha and his team made me feel that this was the right thing to do. He has a great support team, not only with the medical foundation but also with the hospital. My first impression of him was that he was somewhat distant, but after a few visits I found him a man of few words but very caring. He made sure I knew what I was getting into, explained things well, and his staff made sure everything kept moving forward. In talking to nurses from the hospital, I found he is very well respected and handles the difficult cases that other hospitals turn away. I had no apprehension about the surgery, he made sure I knew the risks but I knew I was in good hands. He and his staff emphasize the need for followups and support. Before my surgery I had two followup visits already scheduled. I know Dr. Legha and his team will be with me for a long time.

Dr. Legha,

Is a great surgeon, once he warms up to you you will love him, you are in good hands!

Dr. LEGHA AND HIS STAFF ARE THE SHIZZZZ!!!! The whole process was so easy and even when unexpected events like my company changing my insurance provider happened, they worked it out to bump my surgery date up so that I would not have to start the process over. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Legha, the nutritionist Seema and his coordinator Susan. I woke up with ZERO pain! A little nausea and a bit of discomfort, but not any pain. Since my surgery, I am down 24 lbs. Since the begining of the whole process, I am down 40. I'm extremely pleased with the complete experience and would pick Dr. Legha again in a heartbeat.

Meeting him this week.

Dr Legha is now with Camino Medical Group and has performed over 1500 surgeries.
He us a great surgeon.

My husband and my doctor, Dr Kernoff suggested my husband get the surgery and I am getting it myself. My husbands BMI was 50.5. He is 5'4\"- 215 lbs, 60 yrs old. He has now lost over 100 lbs and still losing 2 1/2 yrs later.

I'm 5' 6"- 270lbs, 57yrs old. Can't wait for my surgery this spring.

Dr. Legha Rocks! He is no longer with Kaiser, but with Camino Medical Group. He is so nice, so informative and very caring. He is a wonderful surgeon who really cares. He is very attentive from the first visit to way beyond post op. He has a wonderful support group that meets monthly and I am so pleased I used him!

Dr. Legha seemed a little distant and clinical on the first visit. He seemed very confident and was able to give me a lot of useful information. We discussed the surgery and he went over the possible complications. I felt very secure with him. The second visit went much better. He was more open and friendly. Each visit after that, I felt him lighten up even more and become friendly. He now hugs me each time he sees me. He gave me back my life and I will always appreciate what he has done for me. His assistant Susan is a peach.

He was professional, understanding and competent. His office staff is open and caring and gave great followup care! rn

Dr. Legha is a part of Camino Medical Group in Sunnyvale now. I went to an informational seminar that he held along with several other health care providers. It was filled with great details and program ideas. Their process is down to a science and they have a lot of support that they require you to use in order to assure success. I have an appt on Oct 27 for my consultation with him. So far he seems like an excellent physician.