William Overcash Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

When I got to his office I was treated very well by his staff. I was called back and weighed in by the doctor himself. He sat in the room with me and my wife talked about the different types of surgery and the risks associated with them, asked me what kind I thought I wanted and then told me what kind he thought I needed, which matched with what I thought. He then asked if either of us had any questions and answered all of them, never making us feel like we where wasting his time or that he was needed alse where.

I heard Dr. Overcash was the best in Florida but his bedside manner was blunt. I am blunt, so that is fine with me. It took a while to get an appointment. There were a lot of hoops to jump through that cost me a great deal of money. My Internist is NOT cooperating and is slow to meet my needs, as she is worried the revision will compromise my aging bones and that I will be on nutritional suppliments the rest of my life. I just had the chemical heart scan. His office staff have NOT been really helpful in fighting Blue Cross/Blue Shield with me, as I am in the appeal process with them. There is NO revision perameters in my handbook and the book is antiquated.

I met with Dr. Overcash the first time last Friday. I was surprised when I was called to the back and a friendly guy in scrubs took me back to weigh me. I thought it was the nurse but surprise, it was Dr. Overcash. Very friendly. He weighed me, gave me the good, bad, etc. One thing I appreciated was that he discussed the types of surgeries, asked what I was interested in and WHY. He also didn't sugar coat...he told me what the bad was...what could happen. While I had done a lot of research, I appreciated that he was upfront. I then met with Madeline regarding insurance and again, I was really comfortable. She was very familiar with my insurance and told me that many times they will give the approval over the phone. Cool! She said the office would call the insurance company on Monday and that I could know on Monday if approved. Talk about fast, first consult on Friday and approval possible on Monday. While I don't have an approval yet, or have had surgery, so far, I really liked what I have seen. A friend referred him and I drove 5 hours to see Dr. Overcash. I think that it was well worth it.

Well, I met Dr. Overcash on July 31st. I had my consult for my revision from the vbg to the bypass. He is very straight forward, but was personable with my husband and I. He answered my questions as well as talked to me about the revision and risks. I truly enjoyed meeting him. Patrice was so sweet and kind. The whole process went smooth and well. I rate this man a 10 plus. He really knows what he is doing.( I ended up having complications and Dr. Overcash saved me. I new the risks but didn't think the 2% risk would happen too me but it did... be aware of complications) I also have refered many people that have come to me asking about a doctor for revision. The Doctor is Dr. Overcash. Thank you Doctor Overcash.rnDawn Kowarsch, Clermont, Fl

My sister and I first met with Dr. Overcash at the same time. We are having our surgeries the same day. I am the oldest and she is the baby in our family. We both felt very comfortable with him. He spent about an hour talking with us and gave us his opinion about the best procedure for us. I liked him immediately because he was not judgmental, just professional and respectful. He seemed genuine and caring.

I went the other day for my initial visit with the surgeon. He was very blunt and to the point. I like that. I know he wont be one of those who will try to make me laugh when I hurt and fall short. He told me like it was. But I still liked him. He came over as a well versed surgeon who knew what he was doing. I hope I continue to hold the same feelings toward him.

He did call me back himself , weighed me and then took me into a exam room. Overall I was impressed with Dr. Overcash. He was personable enough for me- we talked about the Carolinas where we both are from and he is familiar with my home town, etc. I have scrubbed in on a friends surgery so I did not have very many questions but he answered any that I had. He told me what my statistics were but did not try to over emphasize the risks. My friends sugery took 3.5 hrs so I am very impressed with my estimated 30 min procedure. I hope everything that I have read and heard about Dr. Overcash is true. If so I believe I am in good hands. I am like many others--I do not need him to hold my hand, I need him to do a good job. If he is short on bedside manner I can survive just fine.

What was your first impression of him?rnrnSeemed ok not very personable on the first visit.rnrnHow did your impression change over time?rnrnDefinately, the second visit was when I knew it had to be him to do my surgery!rnrnWhat should future patients know about him/her?rnrnHe is one of the best! Also the hospital staff is awesome!

I am in the process of trying to get a revision with Dr. Overcash I will say this, he is DEFINATELY the person I would choose for a surgeon and I am 100% sure that if my insurance approves this revision I will finally have the correct procedure done and all problems will be resolved. :)

I am ok with Dr. Overcash, I only saw him once before my surgery. He was very backed up they day of my surgery so I didn't see him until 2 days after my surgery. I had to call him 2 times after housrs and he call me back right away, So I was glad about that.