Glen Strickland Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

He was very personable. He was very informative. The office staff is great. I have to drive 2 hours one way and they work with me for appointments. He strongly emphasizes aftercare. It is a big part of the surgery. He will tell you up front the risks of surgery.

Dr. Strickland is very knowledgeable and patient. He is willing to take all of the time I need to explain and follow up with my WLS journey. He is a christian and welcomes prayer for himself and his partner. The office staff has always been willing to assist me in any way possible. If I need a return call, I always receive one in a timely manner. Future patients should contact his office and see how they feel before making a decision. I believe that he is the best WLS! I think everyone would be comfortable with him. He places a lot of emphasis on aftercare, and he is willing to follow through in all areas. His program is the most structured pre and post care program that I have seen, and I researched quite a few. The risks and benefits of the surgery to me personally (using my medical history) were addressed completely. I would rate him a 10 out of 10! His surgical competence and bedside manner are tops!!! I honestly couldn't have anything negative to say.

I was very comfortable with Dr. Strickland from the start.He was very willing to help with any questions I had.I have looked into hismedical backroundas well as his qualifications in this area.His staff has been very helpful with my needs.I have spcail needs as far as dates and shceduling and they had to make many changes and the staff was wonderful.I feel that the program with Dr Stickland as well as Dr Givens is a wonderful program.The seem to have a good aftercare program.The whole staff is very direct and to the point.They not only tell you about the benifits of this surgery,they also point out all the risks.I still have a long way to go once I have my surgery but I have the trust of the Dr as well as his staff behind me.

dr. strickland is a wonderful surgeon, the staff is also great, i would recommend him to anyone.

So far, I really like Dr. Stickland, his staff and support group have been very informative and helpful.

My first impression of Dr. Strickland was one of confidence. He was cordial, yet very upfront about the risks involved with this type of surgery. He displayed a genuine concern and interest in my well-being. I felt very comfortable with him. When I first considered WLS, I consulted my family physician and asked his help in finding the BEST surgeon in the area. I must admit that I have not been disappointed with his recommendation.

Very professional and caring
Did not change
Friendly
Did not change
Nothing
How caring and understanding he is
Very much
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Excellant
Both great

My first impression of Dr. Strickland was that he was the type of doctor that was more than willing to explain the negatives and positives of surgery and life after surgery. He also encouraged me to research and make the decision for myself- no one else. He didn't pressure me at all. He is totally for self-education about the whole process, but was very willing to sit and listen to me and answer all of my questions.

My opinion of him has not changed. He is awesome!! Dr. Strickland's office is very well informed and professional. He and his office staff emphasize aftercare by strongly encouraging involvement in their support group.

I would rate Dr. Strickland a perfect 10.

In my overall opinion, surgical competence is way more important to me than bedside manner, but that question didn't enter my mind in my experience with Dr. Strickland because he has a wonderful bedside manner and is a very competent surgeon.

I would recommend Dr. Strickland to everyone. He is an awesome doctor!!

VERY NICE.EASY TO TALK TO MAKES YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE.

OVER TIME LIKE HIM EVEN MORE.

OFFICE STAFF VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE.

THERE WAS NOTHING I DID NOT LIKE.

THAT THEY ARE IN GOOD HANDS WITH HIM AND HIS PARTNER DR.JAMES GIVENS.

AFTERCARE IS A MUST.

VERY STRUCTURED AFTERCARE AND PRECARE PROGRAM

THEY MAKE YOU AWARE OF ALL RISKS, THEY HAVE A GREAT PROGRAM TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF EVERYTHIMG.

ON SCALE OF 1TO10 I GIVE THEM A 20.

BOTH ARE GREAT.

When I first considered this surgery, I was very skeptical. I went in and talked with Glen Strickland, MD about this surgery and found it to be something that really interested me. I like how he found me to be an individual and not just another patient. The staff at his office were equally helpful and professional. They were also willing to help with anything possible. Once I had the surgery and was in the hospital, it was sort of hard to find Dr. Strickland when I needed him because he is such a busy doctor. This would be the only downfall to my surgery because at first it's really hard to accept the changes that you are going through from this surgery. However, his office staff make themselves available for you to call in with any questions that you may have. Riverside Surgical, Dr. Strickland's office, has established a great program, as well as evaluations that will help you move through the changes that you will experience following this surgery. This program and the assetts therein have been really helpful in my success following my surgery. I would say that the program of the SC Obesity Surgery Center (Riverside Surgical) is a great program and is managed in a well and professional manner. Not only does this program follow strict rigor within itself but it is also endorsed by the ABS (American Bariatric Society). This program is really safe but as with any surgery, there are risks that one must be made aware of. This program addresses those issues and is effective with making sure there is comprehension with those risks. All manners of this program are great and I would recommend it to anyone.