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More Aetna information....hope it helps! K.C.

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Charity,

I have been able to locate a few patients who had thier surgery covered by Aetna. I am passing it along to you, in the hopes that you can help me and othe patients of Dr Sudan's.

Thanks,

K.C.

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1. Fact Sheet:

Location

New York, NY

Phone

Click here for phone #

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania ()

Residency

Tufts University - New England Medical Center ()

Fellowship

Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship, Portland, OR ()

2. Self-Reported Clinial Experience

Procedure Type

No. per mo ave

TotalPerformed

# Years Experience

Sorry, M. Herron M.D. has not yet supplied bariatric procedure information

3. Known insurers approving bariatric surgery through M. Herron M.D.

Name

Type

Date

GHI BLUE CROSS

RNY - type unknown

12/26/01

Aetna US Healthcare

RNY - proximal

12/01/00

Aetna US Healthcare - PPO

RNY - proximal

08/11/00

Aetna US Healthcare - QPOS

RNY - type unknown

10/25/00

AETNA US Healthcare - Managed Care

RNY - type unknown

03/12/01

Aetna US Healthcare - QPOS

RNY - type unknown

12/20/00

Aetna US Healthcare - MCN

Duodenal Switch

4/2/01

Aetna US Healthcare

RNY - type unknown

05/03/01

Aetna USHC

RNY - type unknown

07/26/00

AETNA/US HEALTHCARE

Duodenal Switch

06/04/2000

Aetna/US Healthcare

03/31/01

AetnaUshealthcare - NJ Small Group 20 QPOS plan

RNY - type unknown

01/03/01

Bc/Bs

Other

05/05/00

Blue Choice

RNY - type unknown

06/07/01

Blue Cross - Personal Choice

Duodenal Switch

09/12/00

Empire Health Choice (BCBS) - EPO

RNY - type unknown

01/14/01

ghi

RNY - proximal

06/08/00

ghi - ppo

RNY - type unknown

08/04/00

GHI/EBCBS - CBP City of New York

Duodenal Switch

3/16/01

H I P

RNY - type unknown

05/20/01

Harrington Benefit Services - Beech Street Corporation

RNY - type unknown

03/08/01

One Health Plan - PPO

RNY - distal

3/22/2001

oxford - freedom plan

RNY - type unknown

03/25/00

Oxford - Freedom Plan Select

Duodenal Switch

03/10/00

Oxford

RNY - type unknown

10/17/00

Phoenix - PHCS

Duodenal Switch

10/27/00

prudenitial healthcare

RNY - proximal

05/21/00

Prudential - State Bar of Texas Insurance T

RNY - type unknown

United Healtcare - POS

Duodenal Switch

05/18/01

United Health Care - Choice Plus

Duodenal Switch

03/06/01

United Healthcare - PPO

Other

09/10/00

United Healthcare

Duodenal Switch

11/15/00

4. Comments from patients:Note: These comments have not been checked or reivewed for accuracy by any party. This is just a public posting board.

06/19/01 Ferroebetherial@...Bellmore, NY

Forgot to post a comment.Will someone please kindly remind to come back to www.obesityhelp.com to update her record and tell us about M. Herron M.D.?

06/18/01Tricia Myertricia.myer@...Stamford, CT

Dr. Herron is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I couldn't believe all the time he took with me (well over 2 hours!). He addressed a total of 34 written questions I posed, as well as rendering his own input regarding risk, immediate & long term post op, aftercare structure. He is much more caring & thorough than I ever imagined! His staff, Yvette and Gee, and Daryl (the Mt. Sinai insurance guru) were particularly sharp and professional. All flowed extemely well; however, thanx to the WLS suggestions, I made many proactive phone calls and follow-ups which paid off BIG TIME(THANX TO ALL!) I RATE DR. DANIEL HERRON AT MOUNT SINAI A 10+ - I AM SO FORTUNATE I DIDN'T HAVE TO COMPROMISE - I'M GETTING TOP SURGICAL COMPETENCE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FINEST BEDSIDE MANNER & UNDERSTANDING ONE COULD HOPE FOR (PRIASE BE!).

06/13/01Laurie S.LS4COM@...Monmouth County, NJ

Forgot to post a comment.Will someone please kindly remind Laurie to come back to www.obesityhelp.com to update her record and tell us about M. Herron M.D.?

06/09/01gwen tgwen20852@...rockville, md

I found Dr Herron to be very nice and informative. I felt comfortable. I had done lots of research beforehand so I was prepared for just about anything he had to say. My first contact with him was by e-mail. He answers his e-mail promptly.

06/07/01Dee Ne1809@...Midd, Ny

I picked Dr Herron after much research. He is very educated and has lot's of clinical experience. His office in Mt. Sinai is very busy and I had to wait for my fist appointment almost two months. I e-mailed Dr. Herron and asked if there was a cancellation could I be called? He responded very soon and said that would not be a problem. I was soon called with a cancellation, and went for my intial meeting.I waited a reasonable amount of time and then had my visit. Dr Herron was very nice and professional. He explained everything and even answered questions I had before I asked. He drew pictures and gave me some web sites to check out. He did a physical exam and said I would be a good canidate for laproscopic bypass. He also went over the risk for surgery and the lifetime of vitamins and dietary restrictions I would have.

06/03/01Powers MPowers822@...Long Island, NY

Forgot to post a comment.Will someone please kindly remind Powers to come back to www.obesityhelp.com to update her record and tell us about M. Herron M.D.?

06/02/01Sondra N.sondra_en@...Staten Island, NY

6/1/01 After a 3/01 cancelation I am finally on the road to surgery. Two+ weeks and counting. I am starting to get a little nervous and recalling last minute questions. Since I have had almost 8 months pre-op since my first consult, I think I am pretty prepared. I just want it to be done!! Looking forward to a new beginning!! Dr. Herron will be performing my surgery "open" instead of lap because he is concerned about the additional length of time on the table for lap, my previous lung issues, high bmi, enlarged liver (common in MO) etc. I was hoping to go lap, but understand and appreciate his reservation. I too was worried about the time on the table afraid my body won't cooperate. I am almost there!! Yippee! 3/01 Update: My BPD/DS surgery was scheduled for 3/13/01 but after reviewing my lung function tests, Dr. Herron canceled it for more asthma treatment. While I was extremely dissappointed by these events, I know Dr. H. only has my health and best interests in mind. I also ran into the doctor at a suuport group meeting and again he was very receptive to me by taking a few minutes out for discussion. I am reinforcing my support for Dr. H. and will hopefully be able to update you on an uneventful surgery with him I met Dr. Herron for the first time 11/16 and although I was frustrated because of the waiting time, he was very professional, friendly and informative. I got bumped by two other patients (the administrative staff did not transfer my file from an associate as I had requested twice previously). The wait was 3 hours and I was seething by the time I saw Dr. Herron. His nurse was extremely supportive during my period of "distress" when she could have been dismissive. Dr. Herron listened as I vented and then we proceeded onto the consultation. Dr. Herron took considerable time with me answering questions and discussing precautions, risks, aftercare, nutrition, etc. His bedside manner was excellent (especially since I was in the crisis mode personally). Due to the long delays I had to leave abruptly. Dr. Herron later apologized for the long wait in an email. To date, I am pleased with my choice even though I have had poor experiences with his admin staff. Since the admin staff will not be performing in the operating room and I will be proactive and diligent, ensuring all the documentation required is maintained in my file, I feel very comfortable with the doctor and his nursing staff. These of course are my personal experiences and can not account for any other experiences except my own.

05/28/01Kjay Hellingsrileydylan@...Plymouth Meeting, PA

Dr. Herron Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NY Dr. Herron is my HERO! He performed my Lap BPD/DS on 10/6/00 and everythng has been great. The 5 days in the hospital were not so great due to the lack of interest in the nursing staff. Except for Joe , the most incredible Nurse's Aide and a couple of third year students who were kinder than kind. As far as Dr. Herron's care goes I think he was SUPER! My operation was 6 hours long and he hung in there because he knew how badly I wanted it to be Lap. He didn't rush me which would have been easier for him and his busy schedule. Furthermore, he has repsonded quickly to every need I have had since surgery and really cares about his patients. Sometimes he is overwhelmed with work and he is a bit more rushed, but aren't we all overwhelmed sometimes? All I know is I have lost 100 lbs. so far, that is 100 lbs. more than I ever could have lost on my own. I thank him every single day for choosing this profession and taking such excellent care of me. My husband, my dad and Dr. Herron...my 3 favorite men! Boy, do I feel lucky! This operation was truly a miracle! THANK YOU DR. HERRON!!!!

05/27/01 ArnoldLXIS@...New York, NY

Made and appointment in February for 4/26. Such a long time to wait. From reading this board seems like it won't be until end of summer that I will be having surgery. Would really like to have it before my birthday in July. 5/27 - Saw Dr. Herron on Thursday. The consultation was brief as like many obesityhelp members have done plenty of research. His brother is in my same industry which was nice as I didn't have to explain what I did for a living. His own staff is pleasant enough it is the women at the front desk and billing (who work for all the doctors on the floor) who are basically lazy pains in the ass. My consultation and exam were simple and to the point. And I won't be seeing Dr. Herron again until I am on a surgery table.

05/20/01Carolyn BirchBirch1023@...East Meadow, NY

As soon as I saw Dr. Herron I new I was in good hands. He understood my need for surgrey and made me feel there was nothing to worry about. I strongley sugguest anyone looking for a surgeon in New York to use Dr. Herron.

05/18/01nancy marangiololanancy@...mastic beach, ny

my first appointment with Dr. HERRON IS NOT UNTIL AUGUST, 23, 2001. I'LL BE POSTING ALL INFOMATION AFTER THAT DATE.

05/10/01 Munromur@...Hawthorne, NJ

Dr. Herron is personable, friendly, knowledgeable and compassionate. The office staff is friendly and competent. It is difficult to get throught to people on the phone though and this is very frustrating. Every time I have called I have been immediately placed on hold before being helped. Dr.Herron stressed the need for regular followup post op and the importance of compliance with diet and nutritional supplements. He addressed the risks of surgery in a no-nonsense manner. I had done a great deal of research prior to my consultation, so really, it was more a matter of clarifying what I didn't understand and confirming what I did know. I rate Dr. Herron very high...on a scale of 1-10, a 10. If there is anything negative to say at this stage, it is that I had to wait a great deal past my appointment time to see him.

05/03/01Sheri GreenawaltSheriGr@...Everett, PA

3/24/01 I have not met Dr Herron yet, but I have emailed him several times with some questions. He always replies within 24 hours and has been very helpful so far. I am looking forward to meeting him at my consultation. 5/3/01 I had my consultation with Dr Herron today. He explained the BPD/DS procedure that I want very thoroughly. He answered many questions without me even asking them. He made sure he addressed the greater risks of this surgery compared to the RNY. I have more to say about Dr Herron in my regular write-up. As I have more contact with Dr Herron I will upgrade this section.

05/03/01Ole Myhreole@...Staten Island, NY

Dr. Herron is an excellent surgeon, highly recommended. The doctor and all of his staff were extremely professional. The doctor was very competent and had a very good personality. I had the laparoscopic roux-en-Y 1/29/01 with a BMI of 60 (6'2" 470lbs.).

04/30/01 Nemitzjulesingr@...New York, NY

By reputation I've learned that he's fantastic. After my initial consult, I can personally say I thought is energy, thoughtful answers to questions and skill were evident. I feel I'm in great hands. After two years of dedication to this surgical procedure, he's never lost a patient, and I'm certainly not planning on being his first!

04/29/01Lucille Luwith2@...Bergen co, NJ

Dr Herron is a very nice Man, very skilled surgeon,and a great bedside manner. His office Staff is well lets say disoranized , not that they are rude or un plesant just hard getting who you need to talk to or getting dates screwed up that type of thing

04/26/01Donna Ryderm0neyness@...New Rochelle, ny

I havent met Dr. Herron yet, but hear he is wonderful from many of his patients. I have spoken to and she was wonderful and helpful. She told me every test I needed upfront so when I walk into my consult...I will be ready to go. So far, everyone that I have spoken to in the office has been friendly and helpful. April 26, I had my consult today and it was alot less stressful than I expected. I was lucky to have the first appt of the day, and they took me almost immediately when I walked in. Diane is wonderful, and did all of the paperwork up front. I met with Dr. Herron who explained everything in detail, even drawing pictures for me. He cleared up a few questions I had and I am comfortable that I have chosen one of the most skillful and caring surgeons around. I then met with Yvette, who went SO FAR out of her way to help finalize my plans and get me ready for my insurance approval. I really appreciate how cooperative the entire staff was, including .

04/19/01 Mickelbmickel@...Lk. Hopatcong, NJ

What a difference with Dr. Herron than my 1st surgeon. Sat down, took the time to explain at great length what he does and why. Tried for early March but wants a full day as I'll be his only surgery on April 11th. Surgery should take about 6 hrs. as I actually have 3 procedures that day. Since I was the first appt. and done early they even called and scheduled my psych. and nutritist meeting. Luckily it could be done today and I didn't have to go back. The entire team works so well together and was great!!! I didn't experience any craziness with the paperwork or anything. I feel so comfortable with this decision and it feels wonderful. All my risks were explained in full. 3/14/01 I feel so blessed that Dr. Herron is my surgeon. He called tonight to discuss changing from RNY to BPD and why. Explained that I have greater risks for leaking/bleeding(which I knew)by undoing the surgery from Aug. He feels that if we do the BPD than I have less risks/complications. I will still lose weight and all. He answered my questions and referred me to lots of sites(not only theirs)to make an informed decision. Call in a few days to let him know so he can submit to insurance. Well, I read everything and I know tonight that this is okay. How can I argue with a Dr. who's trying to prevent less complications in the long run? So, I love the fact that HE called me personally and no pressure to decide. Gosh, I just can't believe how lucky I am to be with a program like this! 4/2/01 Dr. Herron is incredible!! He stayed in touch via e-mail(not always same day but it wasn't urgent)and kept reassuring me all was going to be alright. When my denial came he was "don't panic" and lets hold on. Daryl's working things out. He personally spoke with the Dr. at Aetna to fully explain why I can't have the RNY which is what they want to pay for. He explained fully my need for BPD/DS. I can't believe he got the approval. I am in awe to the extent of his involvment for me to have this surgery! I truly am at a quality program. When you have someone like this going to bat for you before surgery it makes you very comfortable during the procedure. I personally feel he runs a quality program. Daryl has been great. The day ins. requested a pre-determination Daryl got them one that day! He reassured me, called when necessary and kept me up to date during these last few crazy days! He even called with the good news. Daryl arranged for the Dr. at Aetna's schedule to work with Dr. Herrons so they could speak about what needed to be done. He did everything in his power for me to be approved. There were a few days when he didn't return the calls but he didn't know anything at that time. 4/19/01 There aren't enough words to describe my utmost confidence in Dr. Herron as my surgeon!!While outside of OR waiting he came and advised me of everything that would be happening and why. He felt we needed to change to an "open" BPD/Ds but that it would be only a small incision and the healing time very similar to LAP. Not a problem. Even before surgery we were laughing and all. He was right there when I woke up in recovery and I even cracked a joke. He reminded me about the next day and I said I remembered. His bedside manner is great. Made sure I knew who was covering for him for the weekend,what to expect and all. I would rate him on a scale of 1-10/well above a 10. He has been that great. He went to bat for me to have this surgery and he did great. He has a structured aftercare and I see him again on 5/3. I expect all will be fine. It almost seems to hard to be true to find a Dr. that is quality from my experiences from consult,surgery,follow-up but I have truly found one. I have nothing negative at this time. Not even the slightest complaint~

04/16/01 Levinespygirl70@...Bayside, NY

Rumor has it, I was extoadinarily lucky, as I waited 10 minutes for my first consultation and was still seen before my appointment time. Everyone else I have talked to claims it is normally a 2 hour wait. I found the office staff pleasant. My impression was that Dr. Herron is used to giving the WLS run down, so I am not sure I felt that is was personalized to me per se. I was also surprised that he didn't ask ME more questions and had me schedule surgery immediately following my appointment. Perhaps it was due to my "knowing I wanted to do this". I didn't feel any warm fuzzies but I left feeling Dr. Herron was more than competant. his PA and Yvette, the MA were both extremely nice and pleasant. I was impressed with Dr. Herron's credential and reputation and am comfortable with my choice. To add a major PLUS, he accepts e-mails and responds rather quickly.

04/12/01andrea brienzadweeben@...woodhaven, ny

i like dr. herron from the first time i met him. he has only grown in my esteem. he has a terrific way about him. very kind and caring. he is an extremely skilled surgeon. he was wonderful at the surgery. he has been wonderful in post-op care. i had lap rny on 6/20/2000 and have had absolutely no problems or side effects except for losing 92lbs so far. i recommend him to everyone who asks me. i never had a problem with the staff. they have always been great to me. nicole siegel, his nutrionist is an angel. i usually contact them thru email and they always answer me back in a very timely fashion. much better than calling.

04/10/01a Bablyon71071@...Staten Island, NY

I met with Dr Herron on 2/8/01. He was very nice and friendly. He took time to explain both procedures and helped me narrow it down to Lap RNY. We decided on a surgery date of 4/9/01. and Evette were great. What a staff!! So far I feel that I made the right choice and can't wait to have the surgery. Dr Herron also assured me that the insurance should not be a problem. He said that as long as my BMI was over 40 they will approve it. I hope and pray he is right. He seemed so confident. UPDATE: I have changed my mind and am now seeking the Lap BPD/DS instead of the Lap RNY Many nights of research has brought me to this decision. Dr Herron actually called me on 3/12/01 & 3/14/01 to discuss both surgies in full again. He is WONDERFUL!! We spoke for about 25 minutes and he did not rush me or try to get rid of me. He agrees with me about the BPD/DS and on 4/9/01 he will "switch" me!!! 4-4-01 UPDATE: Last week Gee from Dr Herron's office called me and asked me if I would like to move my date up to 4*6*01 and of course I said, "YES"!! So I am 48 hours away from being switched and I am so excited If it wasn't for Gee and my own leg work I would not be having the BPD/DS because Daryl in the ins dept DID NOT submit the correct code and it was almost too late. I found out YESTERDAY that I was approved for the BPD/DS when I should have known at least 2 weeks ago. It was sheer torment waiting to see which surgery you are having and not knowing until the very last minute!! I really appreciate Gee and I am very disappointed at the treatment that I rec'd from Daryl. Take matters into your own hands like I did and get the surgery you truly want!!!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!! UPDATE: DR HERRON IS THE BEST SKILLED SURGEON IN THE WORLD!!! I AM HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL ONE DAY AND I FEEL GREAT. HE PERFORMED THE LAP BPD/DS WITH SUCH PRECISION THAT I AM EATING AND DRINKING AND TAKING MY PILLS WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. HE IS TOPS!!!!!

04/05/01Noel B.noeblanc@...Westchester, NY

When I first met Dr. Herron, I was surprised at how young he is. He was very nice, and took the time to explain the various procedures. The only staff member I dealt with was his PA, who was very nice. The rest of the staff seemed okay. Dr. Herron answered my questions, and addressed my concerns, however, I got the distinct impression that he was in a hurry to wrap up. (To be fair, he could have been having a bad day.) All in all, I liked him. I asked him straight out "Why do you perform surgeries like this, instead of heart, or brain?" Although he was taken aback, he gave a sincere and straightforward answer which convinced me that I want him as my surgeon. UPDATE: I have decided to switch doctors because I am greatly disappointed in the treatment I received from Dr. Herron. He takes his time in returning telephone messages and emails. In one instance I was very ill and tried to contact him, and he didn't respond until a week later. On the day of my surgery, I didn't see Dr. Herron at all, not even when I went into surgery. Every other member of the op staff came to say hello and offer their reassurance. I had surgery on Friday and didn't see Dr. Herron until Monday, the day I went home, and for only 5 minutes. To make matters worse, he was in a rush to leave. I have spoken with some of his patients and most are very pleased with him, and remember, this is just MY experience. But based on this, I will NOT and have not recommended Dr. Herron to anyone.

04/04/01Ruth Berkrberk@...Norwalk, CT

Although surgery scheduled for 3/27/01 - original consultation to be on 3/1. Haven't met but did send email to which he replied the next day! While office staff didn't originally return my call, once I got to speak with Yvette, she was terrific and helped with scheduling and understanding pre-op tests/consultations. 3/22 - Surgery date was changed to one day sooner - great! Met Dr. Herron and I liked him very much, along with PA . I had so many questions written, but I asked only the ones I could think of quickly. The rest I sent to him via email and, I love this part - he responded to every one 24 hrs later! For an I.T. person, this is just wonderful. 4/4 - The surgery went well and Dr. Herron was able to do lap RNY even tho I was almost at the top limit of his being able to. He visited each day in the hosptial, and always with a smile for me. Both surgical competence and bedside manner are wonderful. I am so far very pleased with this choice. My only criticism would be in the delay in getting letter written and sent with other tests/letters to the insurance company. But I do realize that the timeline was very tight and consider myself fortunate to have had everything fall into place. I took it as a sign that this was meant to be.

03/31/01Donna Hdoodlz@...Queens, NY

When I first met Dr. Herron I found him and his office staff to be extremely helpful and patient. Dr. Herron answered many questions (even by email) and was pleasant. He has a great disposition and is such a friendly person with a wonderful sense of humor. He explained what the surgery would require of my mind and my body. I felt comfortable with him right away and never had an ounce of doubt about him. I felt I was becoming more paranoid the closer I came to surgery and I'm sure I hounded his office staff to death with questions! They were more than helpful and never once did I feel that they were annoyed with me for bothering them. P.A. G called me back at home when she was off for a few days to answer question which was an added plus in my book! I highly recommend him. My surgery actually took longer than expected since we ran into a slight problem. Afterwards he met with my family members and explained the entire procedure. My family found him to be honest, direct and friendly and my mom thought he was good looking!

03/31/01 Amom2fivebbbbg@...Long Island, NY

I was extremely happy with the care I received from Dr. Herron. He is a compassionate and skilled surgeon who is a great advocate for his morbidly obese patients. Dr. Herron took a great deal of time discussing different surgeries with me and explaining in great detail the risks of WLS. I was scheduled to have a lap BPD/DS but ended up having an open BPD/DS that took 7 hours to complete because of an enormous amount of adhesions from a prior gallbladder surgery. My recovery went well without any complications. My follow up care was excellent. The office staff at Dr. Herron's has improved over the last 6 months. When I first went to them, I think they were overwhelmed with the amount of patients and how quickly the practice was growing. There have been a few staff changes recently and I find the current staff to be very responsive to my questions and requests. I highly recommend Dr. Herron to anyone interested in having WLS. He is my hero! Surgery: September 22, 2000

03/30/01 T.jate100@...Atlanta, GA

03/01/01 - UPDATE - I have elected to switch doctors since it will be August or September before he could schedule me. I met with Dr. Herron in NYC. He is fantastic. I am scheduled for surgery April 10th. 02/16/00 - Still waiting for Dr. to mail the LOMN. It is two weeks past when he said that he would send it. I have also found it difficult to get through to his staff and they have not returned any of my calls. 01/31/01 - I met with Dr. today and think he is great. He spent a lot of time educating a group of patients with a powerpoint presentation answering basic questions. He then met with each of us individually and answered our individual questions. He is going to craft a LOMN to mail to the insurance company. I hope he does this expeditiously. His staff was friendly and competent.

03/08/01Terry missone2000@...Hoboken, NJ

Dr. Herron was great. He cares about his patients. He and his entire staff (office and hospital) was on top of my recovery every day, at least 2-3 times per day. Dr. Herron informed me of everything, i.e., percentages of death, what can happen, etc., etc. He wanted to make sure you knew what all was entailed regarding this type of surgery. I really don't have anything negative to say only because he really was, to me anyway, very informative, caring and sincere. He and his entire staff were on top of things before surgery, time of surgery, during surgery and after surgery. I rate him 10!!!

02/25/01Bill billyboy@..., Il

Dr Herron is very professional and caring about the total well being of his patients. Dr Herron's office staff continues to be upgraded, and they are very informative and helpful now that Ivonne has been replaced He emphasizes aftercare greatly, and may not perform the operation on anyone who will not uphold the standards for aftercare Dr Herron fully explained all of the risks of surgery and also recommended that I have a "Greenfield Filter" implanted into my Vena Cava to prevent any bloodclots from reaching my heart and lungs Dr Herron is a top notched surgeon and he also has a good bedside manner whereas he will address any concerns that you have before or after the surgery

02/12/01Pat Fatemipatshops@...Waldwick, NJ

I had my consultation on Feb 8th 2001. My overall impression of Dr. Herron was very good considering He was having a very hectic day.He still took his time to go over everything and explain the good and the bad. He did explain the risks of the surgery. There was a patient in the waiting room who had many complications and was explaining them to us and he actually said it was good to hear both good and bad reports. There was also several very satisfied patients, we were in the waiting room for three hours so we got to talk to alot of patients. His office staff Diane and Yvette were wonderful I really do not remember meeting other members of his staff. My personal impression is that I have made the right choice.

02/06/01Bob Bowersrobertbowers@...New York, NY

I met Dr. Herron only once and was instantly at ease. There was no sense of rushing in his explanation of the procedures (including detailed sketches) and he is an excellent listener. He asked what conclusions I had reached in my research and listened to my reasoning for choosing the BPD/DS carefully. After discussion, he agreed with my choice and I felt absolutely no pressure from him and yet left the consultation with a tentative surgery date, just in case I decided to proceed. His explanation of the risks of surgery was detailed and matter-of-fact and I had the sense that he enjoys his work and finds it very personally satisfying. He was very clear that surgery is only a tool and that regular follow-up is required and stressed the importance of vitamin supplementation and adequate protein intake. He has a good sense of humor and I would give him top rating in bedside manner.

01/19/01Dawn RoschDestinyPa590@...Moscow, Pa

I first met DR Herron at one of the support group meetings,and new from that point that when i got my approval he would be my surgeon.He was very easy to talk to,answered all my questions.I had no problems with any of his staff.I especially liked his Pa. .Dr Herron is a very good surgeon with the bed-side manner to go with it.I loved the way he treated me as a patient.He also explained in great detail about after care,what needs to be taken and having regular blood work.When i had my consult he went over any and all risks and possible compications that could occur.If i was to rate him on a scale of 1 to 10 he would be a 10.He's great in both areas.I looked for both,surgery is nothing new to me since i have had at least 15 surgeries over the years.The only problem was he is in New York.My surgery was Dec 15th,2000,i had a BPD/DS,and have had no problems from day one.DR Herron is the DR to see.

01/12/01 eg5@...New York, NY

Very patient with all my questions. Friendly and understanding. Dr. Herron made me feel very comfortable. He answered all my question. My impression of Dr.Herron, remains the same-I like his bedside manner. When I went to his office for the first time, I was impressed with how friendly and profesional everyone was. Dr.Herron provided me with a pamphlet with all the answers to many of my questions. He referred me to his on staff nutritionist who was very nice and she explain how I would be living and eating in a different way for the rest of my life.

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12/17/00Carol B.Brocar@...Islandia, NY

Dr. Herron was very personable and easy to talk to. His office staff was very cordial considering the hectic atmosphere. He welcomed all the questions I had, which were many. He drew diagrams of the procedure and suggested the surgery he thought would best suit me. He addressed all the risks involved as well as the aftercare program. After the consultation, I felt really good about having him do the surgery and confident about his information given as well as the procedure we decided on.

12/08/00 W.chriswags@...Pennsauken, NJ

My first impression of Dr. Herron is that he is nicer looking in person than on his website-www.surgicallyslim.com!! I know I'm bad. Anyway, I met him yesterday, Oct. 5 for the first time. I have corresponded with him through email a few time with questions. He is very good and quick about answers through email. I have to decide between either bpd/ds or regular gastric bypass. When I went in there I was pretty set on duodenal switch. He gave me more pros and cons for each to make me have a more informed decision. His office staff is good, yes they are very busy but they seem to be nice. His assistant, Yvette is very nice. I liked her a lot. I scheduled my surgery for December 13-lap RNY.

11/05/00P.J. DodgeCtPeej@...Weston, CT

My first impression of Dr. Herron's office was that it was a little nutsy there. HOWEVER, the entire stafff, particularly Yvette, were helpfull and caring. My appointment was delayied and IJJ was kept informed of when it would be. I liked Dr. Herron very much. He has fabulous credentials. One thing though, you need to be very pro-active and follow through with everything - they are too busy to check up on you. I made all my appointments but will check fairly regulary to see that my test results and other pre-op reports make it to them. He seemed very confident that insurance would cover everything. 11/5/00 I am 4 days post op and have nothing but kudos for Dr. Herron. He was wonderful to me both during pr-op and post op. I also want to say that the whole staff has been wonderful - while you may end up waiting a long time for your appointment, I must also say that they followed up on all my questions, are available now sshould I havae any questions.

10/24/00Tina Caminartgurl@...Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Herron is absolutely wonderful! I have never liked doctors...and since the moment I met him, I had complete faith and trust in him. He has a wonderful personality & bedside manner. I never felt self-conscious or uncomfortable with him. When I went for my first official appointment with him, I took a list of about 50 questions (you can find a list of things to ask when choosing a doctor at http://www.ossg-nyc-metro.org/...I strongly recommend it) and he answered them all very thoroughly, and I even felt comfortable enougth to ask some very private questions, which he didnt bat an eye at. As for the staff, they are great too. Especially Yvette...she has helped me make sense of all the steps and how to get them done with the least amount of headache. She and Yvonne are both dolls. Only negative thing was the wait...if you have a 9:00 appt dont expect to be seen before 10. And poor magazine selection! If anyone goes to Dr. Herron, and has some magazines you could donate, please do. Im going to take some in too.

10/20/00ESHEY-BEVERLY ODOMQUEENMAKEEDA@...N.Y.C., NY

I MET WITH.DR. DANIEL HERRON TODAY 10/19/00.AFTER WEEKS OF RESEARCH I CHOSE HIM BECAUSE OF THE POSITVE AND GLOWING COMMENTS FROM PEOPLE ON THIS SIGHT AND BECAUSE HE PERFORMED THE TYPE OF SURGERY (MINIMALLY INVASIVE)THAT I WANTED TO HAVE. THE FACT THAT HE WAS AT MT. SINAI HOSPITAL HERE IN MANHATTAN WAS PERFECT. DR. HERRON WAS THE IDEAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.HE EXTENDED HIS HAND AND WELCOMED MY DAUGHTER AND ME.HE WAS RELAXED,CONFIDENT AND REASSURING.EVEN THOUGH I KNOW HE HAD GIVEN THIS SAME PRESENTATION PROBABLY A HUNDRED TIMES ,HE WAS IN THHE MOMENT WITH ME.HE EXPLAINED EVERY DETAIL AND DREW DIAGRAMS.HE ASKED SEVERAL TIMES IF I HAD MORE QUESTIONS.HE TOLD ME THAT MY BMI WAS 69.1(I WAS 380LBS.). HE WANTED ME TO LOOSE 10-15 LBS. TO BE ON THE SAFER SIDE FOR THE MIMI BY PASS PROCEDURE. HE ASSUERED THAT IF ANYTHING WENT WRONG DURING THE SURGERY THAT HE WOULD CONTINUE ON USING THE OPEN PROCEDUERE AND MAKE A SMALL AS INCISION AS POSSIBLE.WHEN HE EXAMINED ME HE WAS EFFICIENT,GENTLE AND SUPPORTIVE. HE WENT OVER IN DETAIL WHAT THE NEXT STEPS WERE CONCERNING THE INSURANCE ETC. MY DATE IS 12/1/00. SOONER IF ALL THE WORK IS COMPLETE.HIS NURSE YVONNE WAS VERY BUSINESS LIKE AND GAVE ME INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO PROCEED. I NEEDED BLOOD WORK,A LETTER FROM MY THERAPIST AND MY OWN DOCTOR. I ALSO NEEDED TO SEE A NUTRIONIST AND HAVE A GASTRONOMY PROCEDURE DONE TO SEE IF I HAD STOMACH ULCERS OR INFECTIONS. EVERYTHING COULD BE BE DONE AT MT. SINAI. AFTER READING THIS YOU MUST KNOW THAT I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH DR. HERRON AND I FEEL CONFIDENT IAM IN GOOD HANDS. OH ,I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT HE WENT OVER IN DETAIL THE RISKS AND AFTERCARE PLAN. HIS OFFICE STAFF WAS BUSY BUT PROFESSIONAL. MY WAITING TIME WAS SHORT (MAYBE 15MIN.) AND I NEEDED THAT TIME TO COMPLETE MY FORMS AND SURVEY.IN ANSWERING THIS SURVEY THEY SAID TO BALANCE MY REVIEW,BUT IN ALL HONESTY I HAVE NOTHING NEGATIVE TO REPORT...... I WILL SAY THOUGH THAT THIS IS MY OWN EXPERIENCE AND I'M HAPPY THAT IT WAS SO VERY POSITIVE FOR ME.

10/19/00Lizzy VocalLizzy@...Brooklyn, NY

My first impression was electronic (I contacted him via email after making an appointment with his office). He replied in less than a half hour! Very very impressed. =) Looking forward to meeting him on Thursday 10/19. 10/19 UPDATE: Met Dr. Herron and I know in my heart I made the right choice. He seemed pleased that I did my research prior to my consultation and the meeting went by with only one bump in the road - my crying (you all have been there, right) at the thought of finally finding the solution and finding someone as wonderful as Dr. Herron to help provide the key "tool" to that solution. The nursing team of Yvette (what a sweetheart!) and Yvonne, and the kind receptionist (who put up with my numerous "any cancellation" phone calls last week) were just delights to deal with. I know I have made the right choice. =)

10/12/00Christa Dixonchristadi@...Windsor, CT

I liked Dr. Herron a lot, right from the first minute I met him. He was very easy to talk to, answered all questions and explained everything in detail (with drawings, of course). This includes, of course, all the risks involved. In my case, he went thru the pros and cons of the Duodenal Switch surgery vs. RNY. However, the way the office is run is a different story. They seem to lose papers a lot. Things have to be faxed multiple times - at least I had to. They are very nice to talk to over the phone (since I live out of state) and also respond to emails quickly. Bottom line: Dr. Herron is an excellent surgeon who also posesses great bedside manners. Great combo!

09/22/00/Maja Zarebczanmajazar621@...Clifton, NJ

My first impression of Dr. Herron was that he looked reallly sweet and caring. The staff was very friendly and efficient. I've heard good things about him and he particpates in my ins. so i'm very happy with my choice. I wrote an e-mail to him couple weeks ago and when he responded within 48 hrs I knew I had found the surgeon for me! He works w/the greatest surgeons at Mt. Sinai so I am very confident in his abilities. Will post more after I have my surgery.

08/23/00debbie greeneelysb@...Queens, NY

My first impression of Dr. Herron was that he was warm, caring, and above all very knowledgeable. As I am writing this, I am 6 days out of surgery (Lap RNY) and doing fantastic. Dr. Herron's skill along with his great bedside manner make him a perfect 10. As for aftercare, I am only 6 days post -op but I feel very confident about the aftercare I will receive. Overall, he is a top notch surgeon who has superior surgical competence along with a great bedside manner. Who can ask for better than that?Feel free to e-mail me if anyone has any questions. It is my pleasure to help in any way I can.

08/11/00amber najmiambernaj@...new york, ny

My surgeon Dr. Herron who i have met once was very polite, low key and professional. He seemed to be on top of the current information and made it very easy for me to understand the process. His nurse Bernadatte is a sweetheart and very helpful. Yvette who is also a nurse i think takes care of sending the paper work to the inurance and the person who takes care while you are waiting to hear from your insurance is evie. The office seems a little disorganzied and i think that Bernadatte despite her efficiency is over worked because she takes care of all the patients from Dr. Gagner, pomp, inabet, and herron. I am nervous that my papers will get lost but i am keeping a copy of everything so i hope things will be fine

08/08/00Sue Sayerssue46@...Kalamazoo, MI

Dr. Herron was very helpful I had a phone visit first and then traveled to NYC for the consult.I had a lap BPD/DS on July 10th 2000. My impression of Dr.Herron has not changed he takes the time to answer questions . His office is VERY busy but by keep calling back or the use of email you can contact people. Sometimes people are very hard to get a hold of. He does emphasis after care especially with their nutritionist, Nichole. He explained all the risks of this surgery in great detail and has an information packet for patients. HE IS THE TOPS IN MY BOOK !! I have been VERY happy with my surgery. I think surgical competence in a surgeon is best but it doesn't hurt to have bedside manners. too.

07/26/00Jeanne Tallyssa@...Staten Island, NY

I've only met with Dr. Herron once. It was a very nice experience. Though I did my research, I didn't fully understand everything until he drew and explained his illustration. I feel confident in him. Also, whenever I have a question, I just email him and he replies quicky. Dr. Herron has a website, www.surgicallyslim.com. You can email him through that site.

07/19/00 Hussljh@...Kalamazoo, MI

Dr Herron, MD at Mount Sinai in Manhattan I was very impressed with his sincerity and knowledge He really knows his stuff. 8-) The staff appears to be very nice. I dealt with Yvette the medical assistant and Bernadette, his nurse, both were very informative. My only problem was with the size of the facility, and the fact that they at times didn't seem aware that I was coming from out of state, and couldn't come for an appointment on another day. I really coundn't find anything wrong with Dr Herron on this visit..... I had trouble getting my letter from the Dr's office to my insurance company..took a few calls from me but than all was okay.

05/03/00Jane Landsland@...Larchmont, NY

I have met twice with my surgeon, Dr. Herron, and he seems very kind, patient and low-key. He was very willing to take time to answer my questions and those of my husband, who was with me. His nurse/coordinator, Bernadette, is a sweetie and very helpful. They handled all the insurance contacts, and I was approved after one letter. The only negative element so far has been that some of the administrative staff (NOT the medical staff) tends to be abrupt, both on the phone and when you show up for an appointment, almost to the point of rudeness. Also, waiting times tend to be long.

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