Uyen Chu Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,Ph.D.

Dr. Chu was great. Kellie in her office, (handles insurance) is absolutely great!!! She takes the time to answer your questions and offers suggestions.

Well, there has been a change. I'm having
surgery in 6 days (2/11/03) in Lafayette, La. by Dr Uyen Chu/Stevens!

I love Dr Chu!!!!! The whole staff were super nice and I know this is right for me.

I was given journals for food/daily from pre op to post op for the 1st year on my 1st visit.

A notebook filled with everything one would want/need to know about this surgery and what to expect afterwards for the 1st year.

I am post op, had surgery a week ago and I'm doing great!

I go for my 1st post op appointment tomorrow to have drain removed.

On my scale it shows that I have lost 15 pounds as of this morning.

I would highly recommend Dr Chu to anyone needing this surgery from my experience as her patient.

She has had specialized training in the Lap for 2 years before doing this surgery.

Dr Chu addressed the risk of surgery frontwards/backwards.

I would rate her 99% overall at both surgical competance and bedside manner.

She has a structured aftercare program and expects every patient to follow up on a yearly basis, besides meetings.

She is my Guardian Angel!

God Bless Her!

i was very impressed with dr chu...she did a very good presentation of the surgey,the risk and benefits...her staff is very nice and helpful..from what i see a very good aftercare program....very confident in her skills..the only thing i don't like she is a very busy person seems rushed

I was very impressed with her professionalism and her demeanor. She seemed very competent. She does not have much experience in this type of surgery and I have to admit, that frightens me a bit. But with the few that she has done, they have been successful, so I feel confident with her. Besides, this isn't exactly the first type of surgery she's done. She is a laparoscopic surgeon. SO...I will update after my surgery and let everyone know, but I feel sure she will be excellent!

Dr. Chu is new to WLS and will begin in August 2002 with the assistance of a proctor from New Orleans LA who has done many procedures. She is a very confident and competent surgeon(in my opinion). This was not a difficult decision for me to make, due to the fact that I did not want to travel to have this procedure and she is in my hometown. The fact that I am a nurse and have personally worked with her has helped also.

She was very thorough in my pre surgery consultation and put me through the ringers. Pre surgery testing included: EKG, Nuclear Stress test and Echo cardiogram, as well as a complete physical.

Aftercare is the most important key to sucess with this type of surgery and she made sure to instill this fact into my understanding.

The aftercare I will be receiving will inpart take place in Mandeville, LA just a short drive from home, and a registered dietican at the hospital where I work and will have surgery, will help me with my dietary needs pre and postop.

Later on I will be able to better rate this doctor.

So far her bedside manner and surgical competence are equal. She has a wonderful aspect for the program and I am looking forward to being her patient.

I'm sure not everyone has a great experience with surgery, as I have read some of the more unpleasant results, hopefully mine will be good and if not I'll be sure to let you all know where my problems lie.