Dr. Marina Kurian - Dr. Kurian in New York City

[lupelevenstein 0]

i would love to hear any feedback on her.

[GeezerSue 7]

I've been hanging around lapband boards for a couple of years, and have heard only positive things about her.

[lupelevenstein 0]

thanks...i met with her and liked her.

i posted a longer question on the

general discussion...can you take a look and let me know what you think?

[Sultana 0]

Hi,

Dr. Kurian did my lap band on Dec. 29th of 2003. If I had it to do again, I would choose her because she is a very skilled and confident surgeon. I even travel from Phila. to NYC to see her monthly. I have been disappointed in the post care because she is not big on bedside manner, and I always feel like I am rushed out of her office. However, like I said, surgery skills and experience are much higher on my list than bedside manner. And, after all, I have all of my band buddies here who have been so very kind and helpful to compensate! I did lots of research, and I chose her.

Sultana

[lupelevenstein 0]

thanks for your response.

i think that her coolness

in my intial visit was a bit

offputting but her confidence was

reassuring.

i would love to compare notes with you

when and if i get closer.

[Guest otnick]

I have not yet gone to Dr. K, but understand that she is one of the best. My girlfriend had her lapband done by Dr. Kurian and she is doing great. This doctor had the compassion and understanding, not to mention dedication for her patients. I plan on visiting her in the summer to further discuss having this procedure. My emails to her have been direct and fast, and she answers you quickly.

[tangerine 44]

My surgery was done by Dr. Kurian. I love her. She is very to the point, but once you get to know her a bit, she is very warm and friendly. She doesn't take any crap or excuses though. I have the utmost confidence in her surgical ability, and really like her as a person. The only con is that her office is quite busy and she often gets swamped with patients, resulting in a short visit. She will most definitely take her time with you if you're having a problem though.

Good luck! I haven't been around here in a while, or I would have posted about her sooner.

[bandiebum 1]

she is great

[Shayvonne 0]

I've just started my journey process with her, and I can agree with all the positives- she's Awesome!!!

[Bandarella 223]

The only info I have on her is second hand. My friend had her and had Lapband, lapband+plication, sleeve and now total gastrectomy with RNY due to the damage from the cumulative damage from all these surgeries. She has a picc line and tube feeding is being considered as her esophagus was damaged from the three previous surgeries. It's seems that Dr K didn't consider that her pt wasn't a candidate for high pressure wls and kept operating on her despite the complications she was having.