T. Karl Byrne Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

I am not normally quite as enthusiastic about almost anything as I will be about Doc Byrne and his entire staff. Try as I might I simply cannot think of anything negative to say about the guy or for that matter the entire MUSC experience. I am a lifelong Charlestonian and always thought of MUSC as \"the teaching hospital\"....well it is but I cant think of anywhere else that I would rather go after my experience on August 11 of this year. I would give him and the staff a hearty \"10\" on all counts.

My surgeon is actually going to be Dr. Baker.She was wonderful.She made me feel as if the choice to have gastric by pass was a life saving one not a casual one. She had a wonderful bed side manner and was very considerate of my time. I hope all the other people I meet along the way are as sweet and caring as she was,

Dr.Byrne is my savior, if it was not for him I don't think I would be alive much longer. My 1st impression of him was very good, unlike the other surgeon that I saw 1st, my spirit really didn't agree with him. Dr. Byrne's and his staff are awsome!!!!!!!! I can't say enough good things about them. All of my fellow overweight friends will know about Dr.Byrnes if he can help them. Yes Dr. Byrnes does have a very good aftercare program, and explain the risks of having this surgery. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate him a 10 plus. I would rather surgical competence over bedside manner, because at least I know the Doc knows what it is that they are doing in the operating room.

My first impression was that Dr. Byrne was serious about what he is doing to help people lose weight. The office staff was very friendly and helpful. He is very strict about his patients sticking to the program. Followup is very important to them. He addressed every risk, and he told us his overall success rate. He was very honest and informative. I don't know about his bedside manner yet. My surgery is in October 2006.

Dr. Byrnes was fantastic!!rnHe was thorough and proficient throughout the process. rnIt was important that I have the best and he is the best. rnMy experience overall with him was great!!rnHis staff was \"on-the-mark\" at all times and proficient about the care before the surgery as well as what I would need afterwards.rnIf your looking for a great surgeon......the entire MUSC Bariatric Staff is awesome!!!!!

I had my consult yesterday (July 27th , '06)rn I was very impressed. I felt comfortable and at ease with both Dr. Byrne and Dr. BakerrnThey were very friendly and didn't try to hide any facts. The office staff was very sweet and patient. Their office is considered a Center for Excellence. Their success rate is phenominal. I am no longer worried. Just eager now!

'Dr. Bynes is the Bomb. He is super fandibulous. He is a master surgeon. He is the man. He is the most skilled sureon I know (ha ha I do not know any). I asked the man if he was a praying man and his response was...".I swear alot in the operating room" but to make me be at ease

'Dr. Byrne is very matter-of-fact

I would like to take this opportunity again to thank Dr. Byrne and his fine staff for all that has been accomplished thus far. My impressions have not changed since the initial date that I had the pleasure of meeting him.. He was always pleasant to me and my family. He was able to answer many questions that I had which allowed me to feel more opt to have the surgery and for it to be performed by him. Compared to what I have read from other, I beg to differ in regards to his bedside mannerism being spoken of in an ill fashion. Again he was pleasant, very encourging and supportive as well as concern of my recovery. WHen needed he was informative about the WLS and its complications. He didn't sugarcoated anything. Overall, he was quite frank and to the point. I have had four surgeries over my lifetime thus far, and I can truly say with God as my witness that this one was less painful. My overall rating would be AAA+. Safiyan 29461

My first impression of Dr. Byrne was a good one. He was matter-of-factly down to earth with me from the start. His dry wit and accent were pleasantly different from what I was used to. When I asked my family doctor where I should go to have my surgery, he said, "They do that surgery all over the state. However, if any of them have a problem, they send them all to Charleston. So, if you go there, you are going to the source." I couldn't agree more. Anyone considering this surgery should go see Dr. Byrne. I have had so few complications that they are negligible. He has a dynamic program with a dynamic office staff and absolutely doesn't pull punches with your care before and after. His surgical skills and bedside manner are both wonderful. His aftercare has been great. He told me that I didn't need to see him but once a year from now on since I was doing so well. Wow! I just admire this man for doing such a great job! My friends and family really like the way I look now, 145 pounds lighter.