Dr. Dennis Smith

Dr. Dennis C. Smith is the best gastric doctor in his field of practice. I had my Roux en Y gastric bypass in Atlanta, GA, ten years ago and it's the best doctor & decision I ever made in my life. Dr. Smith was the first to do the lyproscopic duodenal switch, which is a great procedure for those 200+ overweight. I lost to my goal of 130 & lost 125 lbs. I'm sad GA has lost Dr. Smith; however, FL has gained a top-notch gastric surgeon!!! I highly recommend him. He's super smart!!! Check out his education!!!

Excellent Doctor. Had surgery years ago in GA. Would definitely recommend

the doctor has great bed side manner, very kind and gentle, some of the staff that works with him are great and the other half, should be replaced. Main issue or reasons for poor rating, is that the doctor prescribed me medications listed on my allergy list x 1 month (which i had no idea, because it was an ingredient in the medication) and made me sick as a dog, yet we are there, wondering why instead of me getting better, I was getting sicker. Wow, how can this happen.

This is strictly my experience and the opinions formed from that experience. I am sure Dr is an excellent surgeon. What a waste of time in my life! The Drs office staff was unhelpful. Very difficult to get calls returned or emails read. Nutritionists' info was non-specific to DS and disappointing to me. Bariatric Co-ordinator kept telling me everything was "fine!" I told her the Dr had a reputation online of being a 'cherry picker," and she said, "So what? He picked you!" ... that is, until he didn't. The Dr. initially approved me, and then in 2 months fired me, after all clearances were in. He made the decision, IMHO, based solely, on my mental health diagnosis, and the "possibilities" it presented. The psych eval was totally at odds with what the psych said after the eval. I was completely compliant with meds and food program, 2010-2014, but Dr refused to speak to either my GP, who did 3 month follow ups for 4 years , or my psychiatrist, who can attest to my med and mood… compliance for the past 4 years. The worst thing is no one accepted my calls or bothered to tell me the decision. I waited for weeks and only got the info, when my wife went to the office. Then, Dr told her, and expected her to tell me. "No," she said, dialing the phone, "You tell him..." Most of the reasons he gave, it appeared, were general and applied to ANYONE who might have complications. Very disappointing, but I am ready to get Back on Track without the DS or Resleeve!