George Ferzli Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Ferzli's reputation preceedes him. Every single medical professional that I consulted with over the past six months had nothing but the highest praise for his ability as a surgeon. Upon first meeting Dr. Ferzli, I felt at ease, he was extremely professional and personable. He explained the procedure to me in layman's terms, outlining the benefits and precautions for each surgical procedure. I really didn't see Dr. Ferzli on the day of surgery, only to shake his hand and introduce him to my family. Afterwards, I was informed, he approached my awaiting family and detailed everything. I saw Dr. Ferzli the next day, he told me everything went great, patted me on my head, and went on his way. Dr. Ferzli does have a reputation for not having the warmest bedside manner, I don't agree. In my opinion, so long as he's a brilliant surgeon, I could care less about his bedside manner. In conclusion - Dr. Ferzli is a brilliant surgeon, he has a well-structured aftercare program, and he has an outstanding staff. Anyone interested in WLS should seriously consider consulting Dr. Ferzli.

Dr. Ferzli

I like him very much I felt he was very intersted in my well being and that I knew what the surgery was all about and what I had to do to reach my goal. He had the lapband in his office which he explained in detail how it work and what I had to do to make it work for me. He seem to have confidence in his skills doing this surgery and the dangers of the surgery were detail to me in written form.

Dr.Ferzli looks to be a very busy Dr. with lots of patients coming and going from his office which is clean and wonderful set up.
Aftercare is also important to the Dr. he has programs set up for excise class and other after surgery care that he suggest.

overall I feel that the Dr. is caring and knows what he is doing when it comes to wls.

I had my inital consultation with, Dr. George Ferzli, on July 16, 2003.
He seems very professional, and knows what he is doing.
His staff are very nice and professional.
I do wish that he was more outgoing with me since, I was very timid on that first meeting with him.
If you have any questions, get your questions ready and ask them, or you can ask at another time if you forget to ask.
He definately emphasizes aftercare. He offers a structurized aftercare program.
All of the risks of surgery were explained to me.
I would rate him an 8 out of 10.
I feel that bedside manner is great, however, surgical competence is more important. I feel that all doctors should encompass both, in order to put their patient and their families at ease.

My first impression of the Dr. was OK. Too quick and didn't want to be bothered. His office staff is rude and not helpful at all.The nutritionist Irene Nicolaides was the worst and what made me leave the doctor.I spoke to other patients who ALL agreed about Irene and that made me realize, I want a staff that is knowledgeble and helpful. A doctor that doesn't know or care how his staff is represending him is a shame.It takes alot to have this surgery and patients don't need or deserve to be treated so poorly and be given wrong and poor information. I now have a doictor whom I feel comfortable with and a staff who cares in a much better hospital.Good Luck to all

When i found out that Doctor Ferzli did the procedure I wanted..I would settle for no one but him ..He is the best ...and I deserve "The Best"...Marianne his coordinator is the tops in my book....

Surgery date Oct. 22nd 2002.

My surgeon presents a a very skilled and knowledgeable man with fantastic pre / post op supports. His office staff is very helpful....After-care is crucial and he only wants individuals that are committed to making a change in their lives.....

My first impression of Dr. Ferzli was a very good one. He is very business-like. I like that in a doctor. It lets me know they are serious minded.

My second appointment with him was more relaxed.

His staff was very friendly and very helpful.

He is a world renowned famous doctor, I feel very secure having him as my surgeon.

He offers two support groups. One in his office on Mondays and one at SIUH on Tuesdays.

Overall rating so far is a 10.

I thing a combination of surgical competence and bedside manner are equally important.

I will update again after 9/3/02.

HE WAS VERY NICE BUSINESSLIKE ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS. HE IS VERY BUSY HAD TO WAIT FOR DATE OF SURGERY. I SEEN HIM A WEEK AFTER
SURGERY VERY CONCERNED AND PROUD OF THE WEIGHTLOSS. HE SEEMS TO RELAX AFTER MEETING
AND TALKING TO YOU. HAS AFTERCARE SUPPORT GROUPS AND WANTS US TO GO AS MUCH POSSIBLE.
HIS OFFICE STAFF IS OK REALLY DIDNT HAVE MUCH TO DO WITH THEM. YOU HAVE TO ASK THE DOCTOR IF WHAT TO KNOW ANY INFORMATION, SOME OF THE STAFF DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE BAND

Dr. Ferzli is a very sweet, soft spoken man. He did not think I needed to have the surgery but told me to think it over, and gave me the information I needed about all of the pre-op consultations I'd need in order for him to even do the surgery. I was a bit staggered by that but I really wanted this so I persevered.

His office staff was pleasant. Had a bit of a run in with them about Surgery dates and insurance approval but that's really water under the bridge. I'm happy that I'm approved and that's all there is to it.

He is very experienced. He is a world renowned surgeon and he is the only one on Staten Island doing this surgery laparascopically. Others do the open procedure.

There is no aftercare program per se, but he referred me to a Psychologist for a pre op consultation and I am going to continue seeing her for a while after the surgery.

I'll let you know about how things were in the hospital after I pass that hurdle.

4/29 - I'm 5 days post op and feeling pretty good. I wanted to post here to let everyone and anyone on Staten Island know that Dr. Ferzli is a wonderful, caring surgeon and if you are looking to have this procedure done laprascopically he is the one to see. I was a bit dismayed about going to Victory Memorial Hospital rather than SIUH but I honestly have no complaints. The staff at Victory were lovely to me and the care I received was excellent.

I will be going for my first post op visit on Friday.

2/7/02 - Wanted to post an addendum here about Dr. Ferzli. Seems that I cannot rave about him enough! I had my annual mammogram back in December and although they didn't see anything on the mammo, the radiologist felt something on examination - he told me he'd feel better if I saw a surgeon. Needless to say I was upset by that whole thing. Since I was due for my follow up with Dr. Ferzli I took the ultrasound films and report to him for his opinion. Dr. Ferzli looked at the report, examined me and in his most confident tone told me that he was not alarmed by the report nor what he felt. He thought it was fat that was breaking up inside my breasts (which I figured too!) and that he would keep an eye on it when he saw me in 3 months. I felt so at ease after he examined me. Like a weight (hee hee) was lifted off my shoulders! He is soooo confident - that is what I like about him the most!! I would recommend him highly to ANYONE in our area for the surgery!!