Peter O'Brien Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dr. O'brien was very helpful. He answered all of my questions, he was patient and listened to my concerns. The office staff was very friendly and seemed very competent. One area that I was frustrated with was that they didn't go over their aftercare plan during my consultation. I would rate Dr. Obrien very highly and I would recommend him to my family and friends.

I seriously only saw Dr. O'Brien for maybe 10 minutes tops! He was very nice and actually humorous, which I didn't expect after reading reviews about him. He asked if I had questions and what not. He seems like he knows what he is doing and is just straight to the point. Which I don't mind at all. I did meet with his nurse Pam for at least 20 minutes though and she went through everything with me, even down to showing me the lap band. She was very informative and pretty much told me everything I needed to know about the surgery. She went through all of the risks and the procedure. I also got to meet with Jodie J. the insurance lady and she was super nice! She also was very informative and helpful. They are all very nice and very helpful! I think Dr. O'Brien will be an excellent surgeon. I have only heard great things about him and have alot of faith in him. I think he will do a great job! He has alot of surgical competence when it comes to Bariatric surgery. He was even the first surgeon in South Dakota to introduce the Gastric Lap Band (which I am having done!). They also send you home with lots of informative packets and they even sent me a video in my email telling me all about the surgery, risks, pre op and post op. Everything I needed to know was covered! rnrnThey also offer many support groups that meet monthly there. They also have information events there. They have everthing from insurance support groups down to specific Bariatric surgery support groups.rnrnOh and just for the record - When I was registering at the front desk, I was so overwhelmed and nervous I ended up breaking down and crying. The two people at the desk were wonderful, they cheered me up and motivated me. They told me that I have made it this far and I will be a brand new person after this! They even gave me kleenex :) haharnrnThe whole experience was good and the staff is wonderful! I am excited to have my surgery there! I have full confidence in Dr. O'Brien.

I am excited for my insurance letter to be sent and approved!! I am anxious to start my new life with a tool that can help me KEEP my weight off.rnNurses and support staff are so friendly here!!

The staff was very caring and kind. The overall experience thus far was wonderful. His appointments are quick -he is busy. He is not a \"warm and fuzzy\" personality, but in the OR I want someone with SKILLS, and he definelty seems to have them. rnrnI really like the whole group overall thus far.rnrnThe process is running smoothly and the insurance gal, I believe her name is Jodi is fabulous.rnrnMy only issue was how long my appointment took. My time is valuable too. =-)

I was very comfortable with him at the time before surgery and after also.

My first impression of Dr. O'Brien was that he was willing to answer any questions I might have. This was an accurate impression and he continues to answer any questions I might have. In addition, he was an excellent surgeon. rnrnThe office staff is very friendly and knowledgeable both in person and over the phone.rnrnDr. O'Brien briefly went over aftercare, but his staff goes into detail, as I would expect with any busy physician. There is a structured after care program.rnrnHe went over all known risks of the surgery and was again available to answer any questions.rnrnI would give Dr. O'Brien 2 thumbs up!!rnrnHis surgical competence is excellent as is his bedside manner. He is not a big talker, but he does not make you feel rushed.

I felt very confortable with Dr O'Brien and his staff there very friendly and positive. Jodi the insurance person in the office was super getting the paper work into the ins. co and his nurse let me know as soon as it was approved I couldn't ask for a better office..

Very professional, straight to the point. That's OK for me because it makes me feel like he means business.rnProbably the best thing for him and the staff was the preparation they push you to do. It makes all the difference in the world post-surgery. Especially the mental preparation. I would not have liked it any other way.

I have had all good experiences with Dr. O'Brien. His staff does an excellent job in communicating and keeping you abreast of new changes and circumstances. Everyone that I have had to deal with has been very polite and helpful.rnDr. O'Brien does stress the importance of aftercare, his whole staff does. They want you to realize that this isn't a cure-all and that you have to put in your share of the work also. They have a support group that meets once a month to help you along, and while I haven't gone to a meeting yet, I plan on attending them after I have my surgery done.rnI would have to say his surgical competence is better than his bedside manner, but I have had doctors with worse bedside manner and I wouldn't say his is awful by any means. He is shorter in his bedside manner than some doctors, but if you have questions he answers them and doesn't make you feel inferior.rnI encourage anybody else thinking of this surgery to give Dr. O'Brien a visit, I don't think they will be disappointed. :)rnrnI was just banded this week and I have to say that Dr. O'Brien is a WONDERFUL surgeon. He keeps up on his patients so VERY well, and was at my bedside multiple times throughout the day. He really astounded me with how often he was checking on me. He is a great surgeon with excellent follow-up. I HIGHLY recommend!! :0)

My first impression was that he was like most doctors. A little impersonal and hurried. Not un-nice. After complications following surgery and seeing more of Dr OBrien I found him to be wonderful. He was there 24/7 when I was having problems, would meet me in the ER, he was genuinely concerned and perplexed at my problems. When I returned for followup after banding was reversed was very helpful saying that he would take care of insurance for me and get me re-approved. His office staff are wonderful. Jodi the insurance lady could have kept me a bit more informed, but she was nice. Dr OBrien prefers shots for pain medicine. I do not. I would say his surgical competence is better than his bedside manner. (I have met VERY few surgeons with better bedside manner-and I probably wouldn't want them to be my surgeon if that was the case)