I have absolutly NOTHING to gain by posting this. I do not work for any surgeon or have any other affiliation with his office. I just can't let my personal experience with Dr. Salimitari stay private.

I had many complications from a previous Mexican butcher back in 2005. Anyone can read my posts. I was legallyblonde and then legallyblonde2 after I forgot my password.

I recieved care from Dr. Billy in Ventura but wasn't totally satisfied with his attitude and prices. So went searching for someone diferent. I researched the heck out of Every Dr. in So. Ca. I consulted with 11 YES 11 doctors before I found Dr. Salimitari.

Let me state that I have no insurance. I am a single mother on a very limited income.

From our first visit, Dr. Sal was more professional and caring than anybody else I have ever dealt with. He doesn't look at his patients as fat and therefore lazy. Ladies, you know what I mean by how men treat us as somehow "less than" because of our size.

Not Dr. Sal. He looks past your appearence and into yoru heart and brain.

I feel like he might have someone in his life who is overweight and this makes him "get it." Im just guessing here. I don't know the guy except for when I see him in the office.

Anyways...back to what he did for me. I had an infection at my port site. (No idea how it happened 3 years after my revision) Weird but whatever. I found Dr Sal and because of my limit income, was scared about how much this would cost to fix but when you have an infection, you can't ignor it. I coudl go to the hospital but they woudl pull my band and port. I didn't want to loose my band!!!!!

Dr. Sal has his own surgery center and can work with you on the price. He offered to change my port at a cost I coudl deal with. He did a great job and stayed with me until it was time to go home. He even had his staff drive me home!!!! They have a van to pick up and drive patients home.

The surgery center is pristine clean and his staff is fantastic. My nurse was named Pam and she is a sweetie. Almost everyone in the office has had the band. They know what you are going through.

Dr. Sal gives his personal cell phone number to all patients and EXPECTS you to call and talk to him. Name one other doctor who does that!!!!!!

All my follow up is covered in the initial cost and I never have to worry again.

Please consider this doctor for your lapband needs. You will not be sorry...

(818) 342-2696

That is great that you had such a great experience and you love your doctor! The good ones need to be raved about!

Wonderful to hear positive praise for Dr. Sal. It definately helps to hear feedback- make sure the staff hear this also. As a healthcare professional, I love hearing how I am performing at work also.

I am scheduled Tuesday for surgery in Mexico with Dr. Armando Joya in Puerto Vallarta, he also gives out his cell number! This is reassuring to my family who are not joining me. Best of luck to you second time round!

Dr. Sal is amazing!!!. I was banded by him nov 12, 2009, and I absolutely love him!!! He is one of the best Dr's I have ever met, and I have met a lot of Dr.'s. I have had a few issues with my band-totally my fault, and I own up to it-and Dr. Sal has been so understanding and supportive. At one point I was in the office every 2 weeks because I was having issues- I had been overfilled at one point, and my stomach is now very sensitive to fills. Not only has he been understanding, but he also asks after my my mom and sisters whenever I see him. Whenever I talk to someone about getting banded, and they express an interets, I recommend Dr. Sal.

legallyblonde2 I agree with you 100% about Dr.Salimitari !!! We are soo lucky to have them as our doctors!!! LOVE the VIP team!!!