Judy N.
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David Sooriash
"I met Dr. Sooriash when my Mother needed her gall bladder removed 22 years ago. I was reintroduced to him when I had decided to pursue WLS. Dr. Sooriash is serious about what he does, doesn't do the surgery if the patient is not committed and requires work from the patient before even scheduling surgery. He also understands that because so many factors are involved in obesity, losing weight is not as easy as most people think. While he doesn't initially seem to be the "warm & fuzzy" type, he was very pleased to see my weight loss success between my initial visit and the 1st follow-up and was quite congenial Dr. Sooriash was also very pleased that my husband has been there for my appointments and is supportive. I really like Dr. Sooriash's no frills approach - you know exactly where he stands and where you stand with him. Nina, from Dr. Sooriash's office, was instrumental in getting my insurance approval. She told me exactly what I needed to submit to the insurance company for approval, and darn if I didn't get approved with the first request!! She interfaced with the insurance company for me. After I got her the paperwork she needed, I just waited for a phone call from her telling me I was approved - Nina was almost as excited as I was. Nina also went out of her way to schedule my upper GI, GB sonogram and follow-up with a gastroenterologist prior to the surgery date (not an easy task!). All in all, I'd say that I am extremely pleased with Dr. Sooriash and his staff to date. ***** ~4/23/03~ Wanted to let everyone know that Dr. Sooriash is a wonderfully caring surgeon. He met with me in pre-op and let me know everything would be ok. He then checked in on me both day and night following surgery. He was very pleased with my progress but very stern and fatherly about my need to breath, cough and walk. I felt and still feel very comfortable in my choice of Dr. Sooriash and completely trust his abilities and methods. I have my first followup tomorrow @ his office. I think all will go very well. :) ***** ~5/5/03~ The more I interact with Dr. Sooriash, the more pleased I am. He is SO supportive of my weight loss, jokes with me, holds my hand... what a guy!! He treats my family members with respect and encourages them too in their goals. I would recommend him to anyone! And boy, does he do a beautiful incision!! *****"

Memorial Hospital (COE)
"Memorial is a bright, attractive hospital with VERY friendly people who seem to be very efficient and proactive. I did have a couple of incidents where the girl at the nurses's station didn't get a message to my nurse as requested but I was fortunate to have my family with me to track the nurse down when needed. The nurses were very apologetic about the "girl" at the desk - seems she was new. Also, it was odd, but they gave me a clear liquid diet that was NOT sugar free - I didn't know till later, but that caused me problems (see my profile). Make sure that the clear liquid diet they give you is sugarfree - everything - it makes a world of difference!!!"

Amila Perera
"What a gem! I can't say enough good things about Dr. Perera!! She's always helpful, empathetic, and never treats you like you're not important. She provides the very best of care not only to me, but also to my 2 daughters."
About Me
Jacksonville, Fl
Location
22.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
04/16/2003
Surgery Date
Apr 08, 2003
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