David M. Brams Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Dr. Bram gave me the gift of a lap band and my surgery and recovery were uneventful. I am grateful to him.
I am particularly impressed with the many classes offered at the Burlington MA Lahey Clinic prior to surgery. I was well informed and educated about preparing for surgery and life thereafter. The staff continues to support me and I just love my nurse, Pam. I highly recommend the Lahey in Burlington!
These are my personal impressions of my experience and I am making no statements about what other people may experience...
Q - What was your first impression of him?
A - Very informative and and passionate about helping obese patients
Q - How did your impression change over time?
A - It hasn't.
Q - How would you describe his office staff?
A - They are fantastic! Great program very well thought out and educated staff. Pam, Tonya and Leslie are the best!
Q - What did you like least about him?
A - He can come across as being distant and very direct. If you are a deeply emotional person you might find his style may put you off. It didn't for me but it did for a friend who felt he didn't understand her emotional needs. Personally I'd prefer a Doc who is the best at the surgery and his staff can stroke my ego later.
Q - What should future patients know about him?
A - Come prepared and educate yourself. Put in an equal amount of dedication and passion and he will do the same.
Q - How much does he emphasize aftercare?
A- Very much, the program is excellent and the first time I ever heard him speak (in the info session) he STRESSED that after care is for life. That was big selling point for me. He was also able to articulate stich and port placement research that had only been published for 48 hours when I met him. - He is knowledgable and keeps up on all current Bariatric research.
Q - Does he have a structured aftercare program?
A - Yes, very well thought out. Includes nutrition and behavioral modification.
Q - How did he address the risks of surgery?
A - Openly with great candor.
Q - How would you rate him overall?
A - Excellent on a scale of 1 - 10 a 9.8. I had an issue immediatly following surgery (allergic reaction to post surgical medications) that he was not aware of due to the staff not telling him.
Q - Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?
A - Both are a good balance. Neither one detracts from the other. Which was another key selling point for me. But like I said I prefer a doc who is competent and maybe a little light in the bedside warm and fuzzies than a super friendly Doc who maybe doesn't have the surgical accumen.
Dr. Brams was very knowlegable and informative. He helped my husband feel at ease with the procedure and potential complications. He was thorough and was available to answer any questions that we had.
MY FIRST IMPRESSION WAS HE IS VERY NICE BUT STRICT AND THAT IS WHAT I NEEDED ALSO VERY EXPERIENCED MY IMPRESSION HAS NOT CHANGED THE STAFF AT LAHEY IN BURLINGTON IS SECOND TO NONE HAVINT TO LOSE 34 LBS LOL BEFORE SURGERY IF HE SAYS SOMETHING LISTEN TO HIM HE IS NOT KIDDING ALL OVER THE AFTERCARE IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AFTER YOU WILL JUST BE WASTING YOUR TIME AND YOU WILL FAILTHE MOST STRUCTURED AFTERCARE PROGRAM THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN THEY TOLD ME THE TRUTH HE IS TOPS ON MY LIST I BELIEVE BOTH ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT
He is great. He has a good personality, and really cares about his patients.rnrnOf course no one is perfect. I just haven't run into anything bad, yet. Other than having to go back and forth to Burlington all the time.rnrnIf you are still searching for a surgeon, definatley consider Dr Brams or his associate Dr Nepomnayshy. They really CarernrnAftercare is stressed. Everything from follow up appointments to support group requirements.rnrnThe Informational meeting they require you to attend to start the process is super. Not only is it full of information, but they give you a folder with print outs of every item they show you on the powerpont presentation. There is a Q & A segment with the doctor as well as with a few people that have had the surgery.rnrn
'I love Dr Brams and his office staff. They are all very supportive and knowledgable. The aftercare is very good and while some people have told me that their doctor was not as strict as Dr Brams was
My first impression of Dr. Brams is that he was a reserved man - intelligent, caring, warm, like an old friend. Over time, my impression of him did not change other than, I really think he understands what his patients feel about weight, surgery and aftercare. His office staff were wonderful. Karen - though a bit hard to get a hold of is amazing and nice. There was nothing that I didn't like about Dr. Brams. Lahey has a structured aftercare program that is very important to be part of. Dr. Brams, saved my life.