Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Dear Debi, I am having my Lap BPD/DS surgery performed on April 26, 2001 by Dr. Ren. She is an extremely bright and skilled surgeon and a really nice person to boot. I have done extensive research on her credentials, which are impeccable. She was Dr. Gagner's very well- liked surgical fellow before being asked to head the surgical weight loss program at NYU (an extreme honor for a young female surgeon) She doesn't have alot of posts on the obseity help.com because she is newly on her own at NYU. If you look through Dr. Gagner's patient list, Dr. Ren assisted and performed alot of surgery. Of course, Dr. Gagner's name is listed, as it should be, as he was the lead surgeon and Dr. Ren, the fellow. Dr. Gagner just published a research paper jointly with Dr. Ren and continues to research the BPD/DS with her. I have only heard the loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. Dr. Ren is available and answers your telephone calls and e-mails. Ask her directly about any concerns that you may have. Best of Luck. Jane J. BMI 42 Pre-op April 26, 2001 Lap BPD/DS Dr. Ren NYU Medical Center, NYC www.thinforlife.org www.duodenalswitch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 -Hello, Just for the record...the published paper was was written by 3 DRs. Gagner, Ren and . It was published in the December issue in Obesity Surgery. LAP LG/DS 1/23/01 Dr Emma 268 BMI 42 208 BMI 32 > Dr. Gagner just published a research paper jointly with Dr. Ren and > continues to research the BPD/DS with her. I have only heard the > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > > Dr. Ren is available and answers your telephone calls and e-mails. > Ask her directly about any concerns that you may have. > > Best of Luck. > > Jane J. > BMI 42 > Pre-op April 26, 2001 > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Ren > NYU Medical Center, NYC > www.thinforlife.org > www.duodenalswitch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 -Hello, Just for the record...the published paper was was written by 3 DRs. Gagner, Ren and . It was published in the December issue in Obesity Surgery. LAP LG/DS 1/23/01 Dr Emma 268 BMI 42 208 BMI 32 > Dr. Gagner just published a research paper jointly with Dr. Ren and > continues to research the BPD/DS with her. I have only heard the > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > > Dr. Ren is available and answers your telephone calls and e-mails. > Ask her directly about any concerns that you may have. > > Best of Luck. > > Jane J. > BMI 42 > Pre-op April 26, 2001 > Lap BPD/DS > Dr. Ren > NYU Medical Center, NYC > www.thinforlife.org > www.duodenalswitch.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 > I have only heard the > loud voice of one patient who was unhappy with Dr. Ren. I have not > come across one other unhappy patient and believe me, I looked. > Deb may be only one patient, but it was a pretty big complaint. Yes, Dr Ren appears to be a skilled and competent surgeon, but what makes a surgeon is how they handle decision-making in an unforseen urgent situation. In Deb's case, it appears that she flubbed in a pinch. No, I am not a Dr Ren patient, but I've worked with many surgeons. I am not implying that Dr Ren is a " bad " surgeon at all. I just would not want her doing a snap decision change in my surgery unless it was an option that had been previously discussed, and it was discussed with my health care proxy. Any surgeon can be skilled and competent during routine expected situations.. its the actions they choose during unforseen complications that makes them great. Just my .02, Liane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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