Question:
Has anyone used Dr. Barry Greene (in Silver Spring, MD)??

I'm so excited, I can barely stand it... My husband has finally decided to have WLS!!!<br><br>I had my surgery with Dr. Anez, and while I adore home, we live in Rockville, MD, and having surgery all the way in Fair Oaks, VA is quite a haul. If its necessary, fine, but I want to check out other options.<br><br>Dr. Barry Greene (in Silver Spring) is a bariatric surgeon, AND approved by our insurance, and I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with him (or knows anyone who has)??<br><br>Please e-mail me at [email protected], and let me know.<br><br>Thanks!    — webgrrlie (posted on November 12, 2002)

November 15, 2002
I had my WLS Nov. 4th,2002 with Greene. I feel he is excellent. I actually switched doctors to go to Greene. So did a friend of mine. As far as office staff they are great. The only complaint is Julia does not return calls promply. Greene does his surgery lap--which is a big plus. My surgery was at Holy Cross Hospital. Was not a bad experience. I was in over night only. Went in on Monday and released on Tuesday at 8:30pm. Gave the beltway time to "lighten" up. I live 2 and a half hours away in Frostburg, MD. My husband really felt confident more with Greene than my other doctor. Greene did have me do more testing and requested you have a resp.therpist on staff at Holy Cross. I had Dr.Gita Bakshi. She was great. Greene asks that you do 30 days of Lovenox injections following surgery and a B12 monthly.(10$ at his office) Protein drinks before and after wls. I feel he is great!!! He also has support group meeting at Holy Cross . Maybe you and your husband could attend. He requires you to attend at least 2 anyway. Go early, it gets packed. I feel he is great!!!! Any questions write or call me. # is listed under Richard in book. Lots of luck!! Jill
   — jill K.