Grace M. M.
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Salem Hospital
"Jane Christensen the Weight Management Coordinator is a gastric by pass patient herself, as well as a nurse. Jane took her experience as a patient at a Boston Hospital, and developed the most comprehensive program that would benefit all of the gastric bypass patients needs."

William Kastrinakis
"My first impression of Doctor William Kastrinkas was a very reserved and quiet man, with a gentle demeanor. Doctor Kastrinakis is fairly new to the challenges of treating morbid obesity. I was his 55th patient, and this surgery is not his entire practice, nor does he want it to be. Dr. Kastrinakis is one surgeon of three in their practice that performs this type of surgery. The gastric by pass surgery for obesity,is a fairly new program that has been brought to Salem Hospital, Salem, Massachusetts 2 years ago. Jane Christensen is the medical co-ordinator for the program and a gastric by pass patient herself having the operation done in Boston 4yrs ago. Jane has lost 150lbs and has kept it off for the past 4yrs. Jane's ability and knowledge of the plight of the severly obese patient had a great impact on my decision to have my surgery at Salem Hospital. The staff at the office and hospital was superior. Salem Hospital has the most extensive aftercare program I have ever encountered. Once a month their is a support group for new and existing patients only. Salem also requires a 13 week aftercare program at their Heart and Wellness Center. This consists of once a week for 3 hours. You are given nutrional counseling, exercise classes, and group time to discuss concerns and the program in general. All said and done I would highly reccomend Dr Kastrinkas as a surgeon and would think of no other place I would have chosen to have this surgery."
About Me
Beverly, Ma
Location
33.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/11/2001
Surgery Date
Mar 16, 2001
Member Since
Before & After
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320lbs
Down 110+lbs
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