My friend's mother is looking to have surgery, probably gastric bypass, considering her co-morbidities and age, but feels like she's just shooting in the dark when it comes to selecting a surgeon.

I know this is LBT, not general weight loss surgery site, but this is where I hang out so I thought I'd ask.

Can you respond if you've had a positive experience with your surgeon? Actually tell me to run screaming from the horrible ones too.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Dr Ervin Denham is my current doctor. I didn't have surgery with him (had that done in AZ) but I have been seeing him for about a year now. He's a really nice guy. He really listens to his patients - which is nice.

He practices with NorthShore University Health System, formally Evanston Hospital. He is the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgey there.

I hope this helps!