Juan Carlos Fleites Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dr Fleitas did my surgery with Dr Medredas I feel great. Thank you.

Dr. Fleites, is a wonderful person, short of words but straight to the point. the Dr. was highly recommended to me by my Gp his words for Dr. Fleites were that he is Champaige he is the best of the best. I am now just now starting this very long journey but my most important step is done which is choosing the right Doctor and he makes me feel safe in his hands. Dr. Fleites is someone that is so sure of his abilities, htat he makes your forget your fears about the Surgery.rnrnI highly recommend him to anyone. He is the best!rnrnEstherrnrnJC Fleitesrn3661 S Miami Ave.rnSuite#708rnMiami, Fl 33133rnTel: (305)856-1002rnrnHospitals: Mercy Hospital

My surgeron Dr. Juan Carlos Fleites is a very reserve and quite guy. That was my first impression of him, an article in the newspaper was done on him and another doctor regarding Bariatric Surgery. I also had a friend who had the surgery from him and she gave me the heads-up on how reserved he is. His office staff is quite busy and you have to really follow up with them on things they should be in charge of, but I guest with so many patients it could be quite difficult to catch up. He was very knowledgeable about bariatric surgery and I was very pleased with his work. I believe having surgical competence and beside manners makes the patient feel better and it can help in the recovery process.

To me Dr. Fleites is the most caring and understanding person. I am so happy I chose him as my bariatric surgeon. He is very professional, his staff is oustanding specially his personal assistant Josefa. she is the one who deals with all the insurance work. During the meetings he explained everything step by step, and was there to answer lots of questions. at the office interview he was the same , always answering every question that I had , and always willing to do his best to help me in this process.

HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL.



NOT AT ALL.

VERY FRIENDLY.

OVERBOOKED



VERY CONCERNED POST OP

NO

VERY DETAILED...DEMANDS PRE-OP TUTORIAL SESSION
GREAT SURGEON

BOTH GREAT

He was most professional, ready, willing and able to answer questions. He is my second surgeon so I was already well informed. He felt positive and hopeful that I would eventually receive an approval from the Insurance company. However, my insurance plus one other are the most difficult which I have already experienced.

I was impressed with his saving the life of a friend who I visited a week ago. Had her insurance messed with her like mine does she may not be here today. He discovered a twisted bowel which caused an obstruction and had already begun to become gangrene. He felt she must have had it for several years. No one discovered it. I am even more impressed with him. He visited her while I was there and is not egotistical but kind, professional and matter of fact.

Perhaps a little more warmth would be nice but I can live without that as long as he is skilled.

All that I said and also the difference in his staff and that of the previous doctor is night and day. His staff is kind, sweet, not rushed, caring, helpful, pleasant, and most importantly, on top of things.

He emphasizes aftercare and has you sign a contract to follow the life long changes. I liked that serious attitude toward the life style changes that we all must recognize with this surgery.

Yes and it is outlined in his materials.

In writing, group, individually and through questions to the patient.

I will reserve further comment until after the surgery, if CIGNA POS ever approves me. This will be the proof that it is the insurance company not the doctor after a second surgeon also agrees that the surgery is necessary.

Surgical competence is most important but possessing a bedside manner and surgical skill is a bonus and certainly helps healing. A smile, a sense of humor and skill can preform miracles.

PRE-OP: I'm afraid to go to doctors and hospitals so I was extremely nervous and expected the worse. The first time I met with him he seemed a bit serious but I realized after the seminar that he's just quiet. He answered all my questions in laymen's terms and made me feel at ease. He comes across as no nonsense which I like. I suggest reading up on bariatric surgery and going to at least one seminar before seeing Dr. Fleites. Many of my questions were answered at the seminar and our consultation was basically spent discussing why I feel I should have this surgery. He was very professional and to the point regarding risks and changes I would have to make after the surgery. He was very adamant about my meeting with a nutritionist before and after surgery. His staff is EXCELLENT! They've been very attentive and have gone out of their way to calm my fears. Surgical competency is top priority on my list. I think bedside manners are important in a general doctor or gynecologist but in this case Dr. Fleites seemed very nice. I have no worries. Overall he's an 8. His staff a 9 but I'll make it a 10 if they process my paperwork quickly! :o)

POST-OP: Dr. Fleites is wonderful. He is very short on words but does not hesitate to answer your questions. He is straight and to the point. Every nurse I met only had praises for Dr. Fleites. Some actually mentioned that he was their favorite Bariatric surgeon at Mercy. They praised his work and stated was an angel. I agree, I haven't had any pain from the surgery nor do I have ugly scars. I know it has a lot to do with my genes but I like to think that Dr. Fleites also had something to do with my well being. I highly recommend him and Mercy hospital. This of course is my personal experience and many may prefer a doctor that is more outspoken or well known. You should choose the doctor that makes you feel most comfortable.

Dr. Fleites is very knowledgeable and professional in his approach. He is thorough and caring. His office staff is very kind and understanding. Josefa is on the ball with getting things started, although she did contact me the next day with the news that I have an exclusionary clause in my insurance. I am currently appealing this ruling.

I was impressed by the the time he spent with me explaining the surgery and its risks. He explained about aftercare with a nutritionist that he works with. His office staff was great. They called me to follow up on the letter from my primary care and were very pleasant when I called for updates.

Dr. Fleites is a very quiet, serious man. Once Dr. Fleites started talking to me about the procedure I felt more comfortable with him. His office staff is great. They always answer my calls regardless the amount of times I call. And all the questions I ask. The least that I liked about Dr. Fleites, is that he seemed a little pre-occupied with other tasks. In order to see Dr. Fleites he asks that you attend one of his informational conferences before your first visit. When you call the Dr.'s Office they tell you the dates of the conference. Dr. Fleites made very clear that each one of us has to take care of ourselves, and make a lifetime change.