Surgery at Providence Hospital?

Does anyone have any comments regarding the Bariatric Surgery Center at Providence Hospital in Washington, DC? I am considering this hospital but I haven't heard much about the doctor or the program.

The bariatric surgeon there is Dr. Mark Rickford.

Pleas comment, give me the good, the bad and the ugly.

I had surgery with Dr. Rickford 9 months ago. He is a great surgeon and I am very pleased with my results. My mother in law also had surgey there 6 years ago but by a different surgeon, and she has kept the weight off and is doing well.

I had my surgery at Providence Hospital almost six years ago.  My surgeon was Dr. Gary Harrington who is AMAZING.  I had a couple of complications and had subsequent hospitalizations at Providence.  I received excellent, gentle and responsive care at Providence.  I loved how I always had a single room.  The only down side was when Dr. Terry Fullum was on call instead of Dr. Harrington.  Dr. Fullum was "fake" friendly, sneaky, uncaring and someone who I wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy.  Dr. Rickford was on staff @ Providence but I didn't have any contact with him.  I have, however, heard wonderful reports about his bedside manner and his competency. 

Many blessings to you as you contemplate this amazing, life changing option!

Marilyn Armstrong

I noticed you have Dr. Schweitzer listed as your surgeon.  He was my surgeon and I think he's great.  Just curious, did you decide not to go with him?

I really need to change that surgeon. I did make the decision to drop Dr. Schweitzer because it was just too far for me to travel for appointments and follow-up care, however he and Dr. Datta are wonderful people.

I am currently awaiting test results/appointments and Dr. Rickford is also my sergeon. Good luck.

thx for the good luck wishes, I have already had surgery and I absolutely love Dr. Rickford!

This is my first time on the DC forum, I am always on the lap band forum and glad that I decided to check this out.  I had band surgery with Dr Harrington at Holy Cross which I love that place, BUT now that Dr Harrington is not practicing at the monment they had to find me a new surgeon.  My new surgeon is Dr. Rickford and I heard that he was good, I have only met with him twice so we'll see.  When get to so use to one Dr for a year than you have to go to someone new it's hard but hey I will adjust.  That was my first time at that hospital and I can say that it's no Holy Cross by no means.

 How are things going? I had my surgery with Dr. Rickford on May 12th.  I am still adjusting to trying to consume the required liquids.  Everything seems like it is too much.  how where you able to meet your required protein amounts?

hello iam currently doing the doctor visits and test for my surgery for august maybe but I like Dr. Rickford and his staff.