Dr. Dominick Artuso anyone?

debi717 · November 18, 2006

Has anyone on this thread had Dr. Dominick Artuso as their surgeon?

Suzy Q · November 23, 2006

I have. Last July. Do you live in NY?

Susan

debi717 · November 24, 2006

Hi, Suzy. Yes, I live in NY. Northern Westchester County. I've been dealing with Dr. George Fielding's & Dr. Christine Ren's office in NYC. I have no complaint with them or their staff at all. It's just such a long trip back and forth, and I'm thinking that it may be quite the haul back and forth by train if I encountered some post-op problems -- like needing a slight unfill, etc. I saw Dr. Artuso's name on the Obesity Help website and saw that he seems to have experience with the lapband. Just wondering if he might be an option for the sake of convenience. Of course, I certainly don't want to sacrafice skill for convenience. That wouldn't be a smart move. The office staff counts for a lot too. After all, you usually spend more time dealing with them then the doctor.

I'd very much appreciate if you'd share with me. That would be great. I'm going to be leaving for upstate NY in a little while and won't be back until tomorrow afternoon, so I won't be able to reply to you until tomorrow evening. I had come to the conclusion that no one who was still on on LBT or Obesity Help had used him. Thanks so much for responding.

Debbie

Suzy Q · November 24, 2006

In my opinion Dr. Artuso is on par with Ren and Fielding. I think they are the top three in the area. Also he might do your after care even if you had surgery with another Doc.

His office staff has just added another person who seems very nice. The hospital is small, clean and very personal. They seem to love the WLS patient. They cater to to you.

I, like most, love my own doctor. I have also had other doctors who I did not love, so I was very discriminating this time. However, go with your gut.

Call the office and see if they would do aftercare for you. Also, Ren and Fielding are opening an office in Orange Cty. in Middletown. Might be an easier drive for fills and such.

Susan

debi717 · November 25, 2006

Hi, Susan. Just got back a little while ago from a visit up in Grand Gorge, NY. We have friends who have a second home up there. It is so beautiful. We took my godson (their grandson) for a visit to Cooperstown last night to see Santa Claus and a hayride pulled by Clysdale (spelling?) horses. It was fun, but there's nothing like sleeping in your own bed.

I'm glad to hear that your happy with Dr. Artuso. I think I might make an appointment to have a consult with him, then make my decision between him and Dr. Fielding. I do like the idea of getting in my car, driving to the doctor's and just pulling into a parking lot, rather than taking the train into the city. Anything you do in the city always feels like such a project. Where do you live?

Can I ask how you feel about your journey with the lapband? Are you satisfied with your weight loss? Have you found the band difficult to live with? Do you have a lot of problem with PB'ing? Would you do it again? I know, I'm asking lots of questions. It's a big decision and I can use all the feedback people are willing to give me.

Hope you had a nice holiday.

Debbie