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Hazem Elariny MD
"8/21/02 - I first impression of Dr. Elariny was that he was younger than he looks on his website! He was very well dressed and professional looking. I met him for the first time at the preop group meeting he requires last night. One of his office staff was there (do not know his name- he handles the insurance part). the group meeting was very informative about the surgery. It was obvious that he knew his stuff. He was a little distracted at times, but I would expect that of a surgeon who is busy and trying to do many things at once. The group asked many great questions. He discussed the different surgeries that are done (of which he does all that are approved in the U.S.). I found it a plus that he does all the surgeries and does them laproscopically. He does emphasize aftercare but I got the impression that he does not have a structured aftercare program. He discussed all the risks, effects and benefits of each surgery based on your eating style(Sweet eater, grazer or bloater). I left the meeting better informed than when I came and with a sense that I would be well taken care of by him. I felt very comfortable with him. I really enjoyed his sense of humor. I am looking forward to my initial consult with him and for Dr. Elariny to do my surgery. He gave me more questions to ponder before my consult. Overall the group meeting was very worthwhile and informative and I feel very fortunate that he will be doing my surgery. I meet with his nutritionist next week. I am on the way, I am now more excited and scared than I was before, but I believe that is where I am supposed to be right now. My first impression is that I would recommend Dr. Elariny to anyone wanting this surgery. 8/22/02 - I meet with the nutritionist today. She was very pleasent and well informed. I will look forward to working with her is the future. The more I learn about the office and the staff of Dr. Elariny the more comfortable I feel. I am really looking forward to my initial consult with Dr. E 9/14/02 - I had my consult with Dr. Elariny. He asked what surgery you wanted, did a quick exam and answered any questions that I had. My opinion has not changed. I think he is the best surgeon for me and I am glad he will be doing the surgery. I changed my mind at the end of our visit about the type of surgery to have. After talking to people in the waiting room, which is a great support forum, I decided to change from having a RNY to a DS. I think the most common procedure Dr. E does is the DS. I am very happy about my change and I believe it is the right surgery for me. They also take a picture of you at the end of your appointment. They now send in to the insurance Company for approval, which they say can take up to 4 weeks. Then I will be called for a surgery date. Dr. Elariny is now scheduling into Nov. so I hope to have surgery before Christmas. the offic staff is very friendly, and they all get along which helps you feel comfortable. Other have said that the office is small, which it is but it works well for the informal support group that seems to happen when we all got talking together. I am now impatient to hear about the insurance approval."

Jeff Ritter
"Mr. Ritter was very supportive and was happy to write a referral for me and wished me luck and offer to help however he could."
About Me
Westminster, MD
Location
51.7
BMI
DS
Surgery
12/17/2002
Surgery Date
Jul 18, 2002
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