Christopher Salvino Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

the entire approach of dr. salvino's practice is very structured. the surgical candidate must be cleared by professionals in 4 areas--1)psychological, 2)diet/nutritional, 3)physiological--exercise physiologist and finally 4) medically/surgically. it's a life committment and not a cure-all/end-all. if you don't get clearance from all 4 areas of expertise--then you are NOT having this surgery, as there not a real focus on the patient's part to be commmitted to this change. you have to view food differently, you have to expect changes, you have to exercise and you have to be somewhat healthy to undergo the surgery itself.

the office staff is very friendly and very concerned. they help you through the insurance process, but ultimately the responsibility is yours to keep the ball rolling.

the surgery was explained many times over. time was offered for questions. aftercare means medical follow-up, support group therapy and probably whatever else one would need postoperatively.

overall--on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being THE BEST--i would give dr. salvino and his team a 10, most definitely. i KNOW that this will be a positive experience for all who are involved in my treatment and care.