Raymond Georgen Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr.Georgen has been wonderful. He was very sincere and very experienced. He was very concerned about my after care and how things are going. He is also very close to his patience and cares a great deal for them. I wouldn't have had anyone else do my surgery!

<font face="Comic Sans MS"> Had an initial consult with Dr. Georgen on 11/27/02. He seems like a very nice, warm caring person. We discussed my particular situation and answered my immediate questions and concerns. His biggest concern is that people understand that the success of this surgery is totally complying with the aftercare program. The only patient he lost was 1 month post-op and due to lack of follow-thru develped a blood clot that went to her lung and died. Other than that everyone has survived surgery. YEAH! He's been doing bariatric surgery for 15 years, so that's a great track record.

<p>Dec. 28, 02 - I am a little disappointed in the quality of the approval letter they sent to BC/BS. It lacked any specific detail of my diet history and consequently now my approval is delayed until this information is provided. I did give it to Dr. Georgen when I saw him in Nov. I definitely feel I could write a better letter. Maybe it's because I have worked with BC/BS for so many years trying to get claims paid or pre-approved, that I know what they like.

<p>The letter did have good information and references on my co-morbidities. I do feel they should have included a few of my other medical conditions. Whether they would matter or not is hard to say. For some reason they send their pre-approvals to Stevens Point yet they are done in the Fond du Lac office. So this can cause some delays. I will be pointing this out to them so hopefully future patients won't have that delay at least.

<p>I truly believe Dr. Georgen is a very skilled surgeon and worth the hassles I am having but some of his main office staff could be a little friendlier when you call to verify information (that his office requested) has been received and they could improve their approval letters in my opinion.

<p>3/3/03 - I am one month post-op today and have seen Dr. Georgen quite a bit but not for real serious things just annoying things that needed to be addressed. I have found very easy access to the nurses by phone to ask questions and they always call back if they need to check it out. I had to make 2 calls to the answering service the first weekend I was home and both calls were returned within 10 minutes by one of the surgeons. Anytime I have called with problems - severe diarrhia (3 days) and fluid build-up under my incision they have always gotten me in that day or early the next. So getting the follow-up care you need is pretty easy.

<p>I've had a few issues with misunderstandings of how much to eat but that is resolved and they continue to improve the aftercare information they give to their patients. However, it is important to keep asking questions so as to fully understand the program.

<p>Overall I have had a very uneventful surgery and very minor problems. I'm sure the skill of the surgeons has a lot to do with how well I have done.

I was happy to meet both Dr. Georgen and Betsy RN. They host an informative 2 hour meeting to those interested in the surgery.
Both appeared knowledgeable and caring, focusing on the genetic predisposition of obesity yet firmly stating the surgery is only a tool. They had a slide show and handed out a coordinating lengthly packet, very helpful when going over this information later. They did their part in listing what I needed to gather for insurance approval and sending it out in a timely manner. They were not at all pushy, I actually would have preferred them to be a little more so. They have a monthly aftercare program for one year, then as needed. This was important to me, as they are located nearby and ready to help at any time. There is also a support group from their office that meets monthly consisting of pre and post-ops. Being local, I hear good things about him from friends who work at the hospital.

He was very informative. He was willing to answer all questions asked and he is very knowledgeable in this type of procedure.
He made me feel better about myself. By pointing out several times that being overweight is mostly genetic and that is a disease.

I want everyone to know that Dr. GRORGEN IS A VERY CARING PERSON HE LOOKS AT US AND KNOWS WERE BEGGING FOR HELP HE DOES NOT LOOK AT US AS FAT PEOPLE HE HAS RESPECT FOR US HE KNOWS WE HAVE A HEALTH PROBLEM AND HE EXPLAINS TO EACH OF US WHY WE CAN'T KEEP WEIGHT OFF, AND HE DOES NOT LIKE PEOPLE TO JUDGE OVER WEIGHT PEOPLE.
EVERYONE IN HIS OFFICE IS VERY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT HIM. tHEY HAVE SUPPORT GROUPS AND THEY SAY THEY WILL BE THEIR FOR US I WILL LET YOU KNOW AFTER MY SURGERY. hE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ABOUT THE SURGERY TO US HE ALSO SAID A BIG PART IS UP TO US AND HOW WE FOLLOW HIS PROGRAM. i REALLY TRUST MY LIFE IN HIS HANDS.BOTH
each person has to judge for them selfs I have choosen my doctor because I trust and like him each and everyone has to judge for them self.

I went to the informational meeting at Theda-Clark Medical Center in Neenah, WI. My first impression of Dr. Georgen was very good. He seemed very friendly, honest, and knowlegeable.

Very informative. His office holds a no obligation informal no charge meeting where Dr. Georgen speaks directly to a small group of people for about 2 hours and even yes answers questions you may have. His bariatric nurse is wonderful!! I will update as I go my letter is in the process of being compiled and sent to the ins co. I have not meet one-on-one with them yet so we'll see...

Dr. Georgen was very blunt and didnt beat around the bush whatsoever! I liked that. He definitely stressed the risks and emphasized what a huge life decision this is, that its not something to take lightly. He answered all of my questions... and said he felt like he was taking his SAT's all over again. LOL Hes right, though, I did have 3 pages of questions for him.<p>His staff wasnt the friendliest, and I waited way too long to see him, but, it was worth the wait. At times I did feel like he was rushing me. I was the last appointment of the day, and an hour and fifteen minutes late at that. I can understand why hed want to get out of there after such a long day, but, he should maybe set up his appointments better, allow more time for his bariatric patients.<p>Anyway, theyre scheduling my pre-op tests as soon as possible. He decided to waive the psyche evaluation in my case. Not sure why, but, he must have thought I had my head screwed on the right way. LOL He also decided to make me see a hemotologist because I had a blood disorder when I was younger. Cant be safe enough, he said. He stressed how important it is for him to check everything beforehand, so that there arent any surprises during the surgery. One thing I didnt know is that there is another surgeon with him in the operating room. They each take one part of the surgery... him on the stomach and the other on the intestine, or vise versa. That way you get in and out faster, less time under anestesia, plus two sets of eyes watching for trouble. Thats a good thing!<p>Im not sure about the aftercare, but, I do know he keeps a close eye on you for months to come.<p>Overall, I liked him and he seems like a very down to earth person who genuinely cares.<p><font size=4 color=gold>***UPDATE!!***</font> The more I see Dr. Georgen, the more I like him! He is so much like you and me. He gets goofier and more mellow with every visit. Hes a very busy man, but, he keeps you on your toes, and is genuinely worried about our progress. I love him for that. Some surgeons do their part by doing the surgery, then dont care whats going on after. He is truly concerned and lets you know it. He also shows emotion, happiness when he sees the weight is coming off... concern when something isnt right. Hes great! I cant say enough about him. Overall... his surgical talents and bedside manners are excellent!<p><p><img src="http://twoperks.homestead.com/files/cornflowerblueline2.gif">

I really like Dr. Georgen. He is very down to earth and someone that you can talk to. He is a very competent surgeon and has done amazing things for me. He answers all of your questions and makes sure you understand how serious of a surgery the rny is. The staff is very friendly and I feel I can talk to them also. I wish he did have an aftercare program, but other than that I am very satisfied and would recommend him to anyone wanting this surgery.

Dr. Georgen in Neenah, WI. I liked him when I first met him and he has taken very good care of me. He has been able to answer any questions that I may have and always gives me a good reason for anything he asks me to do. His staff has been both courteous and helpful in getting my insurance approval. He does not currently have a structured aftercare program. My only complaint would be that I felt he sent me back to work too soon (2-1/2 weeks after open rny) but I survived so he must have been right.