"My first impression of Dr. Aranow was that he was very self-assured, almost to the point of "cockiness". This is not a negative for me because I want this attitude in someone who is going to put me "under the knife"!! He obviously believes in what he is doing and his enthusiasm is contagious. Over time I came to realize that despite his "cockiness", he is a caring doctor who will listen to your concerns and address them. His office staff is wonderful despite the fact that they are extremely busy. They are not always easy to reach on the phone, but once you, do they are very caring and helpful. Dr A did not underplay the risks involved with this surgery and gave me ample opportunity to "back out". Even when he met me on the morning of my surgery,he gave me one more chance to change my mind. He wants his patients to be as committed as he is! The only negative I found in dealing with Dr. Aranow is that he is very busy which means that you don't get as much of his time as you would like although you do get what you need. Do not expect to be "coddled" by him,however, because he is as demanding of his patients as he is of himself. He expects you to make the effort to follow his program or else he will not perform the surgery. This is to your advantage, because he is "obsessed" with safety and wants to give you the best chance for success. He provides a first-class aftercare program and expects you to participate in it. His support staff and the support groups he provides are very sound. He and his staff are always there for you despite their busy schedules. I must warn prospective patients that this is a long, sometimes frustrating journey, but it is worth the wait if you are really committed to change your life. I could not recomend Dr Aranow more highly. He is a fine surgeon who truly believes in what he is doing!"
