"Dr. Rabkin's and his entire staff is A-1! These people saved my life. I don't think my impression of him, his brother John or anyone involved with the practice has changed much. They were fantastic, caring people from the beginning, and continue in the same vein to this day. I really admire these people.
If you are serious about permanent weight loss, and improved health and living, YOU MUST CONTACT THESE PEOPLE! Don't settle for less. I have heard it said and seen it written that the RNY procedure is the 'Gold Standard.' If that is true, and I think it is a valuable tool, then the Duodenal Switch procedure performed by Dr. Rabkin is "DOUBLE PLATINUM."
He and his staff are thorough. Their pre-surgery screening and education are superior. They had all the answers and were not at all bothered by any inquiries.
Pre and Post surgery support groups are fabulous, and encouraging. Each time I leave from one of these meetings, my energies are redoubled.
At 534 pounds and a BMI of 65.6, I was at risk to die at any minute. This is not right for a man of 34 years of age at the time. Their evaluation was extensive and well thought out. Because of my severe obesity, and co-morbidities (sleep apnea, family history of diabetes, and hypertension, joint disease, back pain) they were cautious in our game plan, but were dedicated to push me to near the top of the priority list. The fact that I had done extensive research was also to my benefit. My large family support group was also key. They knew I was serious, my family was serious and that this was absolutely necessary and of a timely nature.
This man is THE pioneer in his field. This is the man you want as your surgeon. Reach for the Platinum...don't settle for gold.
I rate him way above the chart. Of course these are my personal comments, and maybe I was lucky to have had ZERO complications. But, I think it is more than luck. It starts with competency. That is Dr. Rabkin.
My best advice is this: When you think you have done enough research, do it again.
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