Hi my name is DymondG,

I just found out who my doctor will be for my surgery, I am so concerned since I've read some of his review's. He has had some up and down stories, people have complained about his surgery's in the past not being so great and then there are some people that say he has helped them in some of the most tremendous ways, you have people claiming that he did not complete his medical exam in Canada, and has moved to Florida and have been a terrible surgeon, Dr Kevin Hoddinott, is suppose to be doing my surgery and now since I have read the reviews I am having second thought's about allowing him to handle my surgery, is this normal for this reaction? And do you think I should continue with the surgery with the same doctor or a different doctor?

I would make some calls and do some research. I researched my surgeon before making any decision. It's your health and you should be in control. What part of Florida are you in? It should be easy to go the State Regulation website and see if there are claims against him here.

You HAVE to be comfortable with your doctor. Do some more research. Go with your gut!

Also, I clicked on his name. there are 2 others on our site who wento to him. Check with them to see what they thiought, too! Best wishes, Karen..aka.kll724

I would also be concerned. This is a huge step, and it's important to feel confident that you are in the best hands. I agree with all above......do your research. And if need be, go to another surgeon with a better reputation.

I wish you all the best.

I just looked at some posts about your doctor on ObesityHelp. There are a lot of negatives on the first page; all in sequence. My impression is that the same person did those postings, using different user names. What they say about him in each post is similar to the one before. People do that sometimes, when they're pissed off and want to scare others away. But you really do need to do some research. Call the AMA (American Medical Association), and if possible, find out what happened with him in Canada. There are some good bariatric surgeons in Florida; many posters on this site live in the state. If there are too many negatives with this doctor, I'm sure you can find someone with a better reputation. I can't emphasize enough how important it is to have a good bariatric doctor and team.

I would make some calls and do some research. I researched my surgeon before making any decision. It's your health and you should be in control. What part of Florida are you in? It should be easy to go the State Regulation website and see if there are claims against him here.

Okay so once I go onto that sight what am I to look for I've never used that sight before and don't know what to look through to find what I need.

I would make some calls and do some research. I researched my surgeon before making any decision. It's your health and you should be in control. What part of Florida are you in? It should be easy to go the State Regulation website and see if there are claims against him here.

Okay so once I go onto that sight what am I to look for I've never used that sight before and don't know what to look through to find what I need.

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