George Ferzli Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Doctor Ferzli was very professional at my initial consultation as well as subsequent post-operative visits. He is intelligent but explained everything so that I understood. My surgery went well and I followed along with all recommendations provided by the staff. The program emphasizes much after care by providing surgical, nutritional and support group follow ups. I am very happy with Dr. Ferzli and his staff and I feel that I am in good hands.

My first impression of dr. Ferzli was that he was a jaded practitioner. Limp fish handshake, hardly able to take his attention away from his blackberry. He looked at my file and told me in no uncertain terms that if I weighed 1 pound over what I did that Day, 342, he would not perform surgery on me. At first his elitist attitude pissed me off. Gradually, I began to realize that he was right. This guy is not trying to sell me some \"get slim quick\" bill of goods. He is just trying to help people overcome thier addiction to food. If i'm not willing to help myself, then why should I expect anything different from a stranger? As my G.P. told me in the first place, \"How many 340 lb, 70 year olds do you see walking around?\" This is a life changing decision.rnDo it for yourself or not at all. If you want the best surgeon, choose dr. Ferzli. If you want someone to feel bad for you, and hold your hand while you continue to kill yourself, I dont know whom to recommend....

I am in the process of gathering information about gastric bypass surgery. When I first walked into the office, I immediately felt comfortable. The staff is friendly and accomodating. The support group was informative and well organized. I am very happy with my decision thus far, to come to Dr. Ferzli's office.

My first impression of Dr.Ferzli after our initial consultation was that he really cared about my health and informed me of the choices I had to lose weight. Also, He made himself available for any questions I had concerning the surgery. His office staff is very friendly and helpful. Any person thinking about bariatric surgery should definetly make an appointment to see Dr. Ferzli and discuss your options with him. Dr. Ferzli has a great aftercare program in his office which includes monthly meetings which he insists on you going to. These meetings are with the psychologist and Nutritionist which are both very informative and helpful. Before any surgery, Dr. Ferzli will discuss the risks with any of the procedures you choose. I think Dr.Ferzli and his staff make a great team any will help you in your weight loss journey.

I had surgery eight months ago and I've lost 80 pounds already. I feel great and am off my medication for diabetes. My cholesterol is lower and I feel great. I receive counseling from my doctor and nutritionists and follow along with their recommendations. I am glad to have made the decision to have weight loss surgery.

My first impression of Dr. Ferzli was is is a nice man who talk to me realistically about what I needed to do to achieve my weight loss goals. My impression has never changed, his staff as well as Dr. Ferzli are hugely supportive and there for their patients. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Ferzli as surgeon as well as his staff to everyone I know. There is a huge empasis on after care as by all. I feel that Dr. ferzli help to save my life as well as extend it and provided me with a gift that I could not achieve alone.rnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrnrn

Dr. Ferzli and his staff are very professional and welcoming. I was very comfortable deeling with such an inteligent surgant. It was the most major surgery I had but I can tell hw is talanted. my stitches and wounds are very clean. I feel they are a family to me now that is taking my hand toward success.

I am still learning about weight loss surgery and have been gathering information. I went to Dr. Ferzli's office and felt pretty comfortable. He described the surgery in detail and I was left very informed. I haven't decided which surgery to have but I am sure I have chosen the right program.

Dr Ferzli is a consumate professional. He was ready, willing and able to answer all of the questions that either I or my family had. He also tried to keep us well grounded as far as reasonable expectations from the surgery. His staff was kind and helpful especially Donna Haber. I feel that prospective patients should expexct to be prepared with questions and should walk into this situation with their eyes wide open and informed. Dr. Ferzli places a great deal of emphasis on the aftercare of his patients because the operation is just the beginning of the process. He insists that you continue to follow up with your primary care physician as well as the nutritionist, cardiologist, dietitian and others that may be required to continue your care and see you through your journey back to a healthier you. Overall, Dr. Ferzli has done everything in his power to keep me safe and healthy throughout this procedure. His bedside manner may seem to some to be a little stiff, however, my mother felt that he had a wonderful sense of humor. I of course was more concerened with his surgical prowess. I remember that when I first came into his office and saw all of the awards that he had won, I remarked to my family that this doctor had more awards than God.

I am almost 6 months post-surgery. I spent 3 days in the hospital with no issues. My total weight loss is 104 lbs and I am 6 feet tall. Sr. Ferzli is a genius in getting you throught this fast with little or no complications. The follow through is good. However, due to the popularity of the doctor the meetings and support groups need to be in another venue that can support the large number of patients that need this support. Support specialty groups would be great.