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Fairfield County Bariatric and Surgical Specialists, P.C.

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  • Bariatric Medicine

Essential Information

Address 148 East Ave.
Suite 3A
Norwalk, CT 6851
Phone203-899-0744
Website URL endtheweight.com

DR. CRAIG FLOCH and DR. NEIL FLOCH are brothers who work as a team to perform a broad spectrum of life-saving weight-loss surgery. Their 18-year-old practice has been designated a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the Surgical Review Corp. (SRC), which was created by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). The doctors, Westport natives and sons of Dr. Martin Floch, Norwalk Hospital’s former chief of medicine, are committed to providing surgical excellence and compassionate care to all who seek to regain their health. Dr. Neil Floch, a graduate of the Boston University School of Medicine who completed his surgical residency at New York’s Beth Israel Medical Center and a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery at the Mayo Clinic, is director of minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at Norwalk Hospital. Dr. Craig Floch, a graduate of Chicago Medical School who completed his surgical residency at Case Western Reserve, is director of bariatric surgery at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
The board-certified surgeons are experts in state-of-the-art weight-loss procedures including gastric bypass, adjustable lap banding, sleeve gastrectomy and bariatric revision surgeries. While their practice has performed more than 3,000 weight-loss procedures, the doctors are also skilled advanced laparoscopic surgeons with expertise treating conditions such as reflux, hiatal hernias, gallbladder disease, breast, hernias and appendix.
They see bariatric surgery as a tool to address obesity. “There are medical and emotional aspects to what we do,” says Dr. Neil Floch, “so each treatment plan is modeled to a patient’s needs.” Dr. Craig Floch adds, “While we believe weight-loss surgery is an important step for our patients, we also work with them to encourage the behavior modifications needed for long-term success. We consider our patients patients for life and are prepared to support them on their journey of sustained weight loss.”

Additional Information

Practice: Fairfield County Bariatric and Surgical Specialists, P.C.

Other Office Locations: 1189 Post Rd., Ste. 3B, Fairfield • (203) 256-9707
778 Long Ridge Rd., Stamford • (203) 348-0589
1320 W. Main St., Bldg. 2, Waterbury • (203) 597-1209
125 Shaw St., New London • (860) 442-0480

Medical School: NEIL FLOCH
Boston University School of Medicine

CRAIG FLOCH
Chicago Medical School

Hospital Affiliations: NEIL FLOCH
Norwalk Hospital
St. Vincent’s Medical Center

CRAIG FLOCH
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Norwalk Hospital

Organizations: NEIL FLOCH
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric
Surgeons
Society of American Gastrointestinal and
Endoscopic Surgeons
Society for Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

CRAIG FLOCH
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgeons
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

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Mar 22, 2012 10:23 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I'm glad to see no. 7 is Dr Cohen. In my opinion he's no 1 but I have no way of judging the top 6. He operated on me in 2001 because I was high risk of getting colon cancer it was felt. I'm still here 11 years later doc! I'm fine w/respect to the surgery but do have an issue with a lumbar bone out of place and am dealing w/that now. Things are much better since I had the two Epidural shots. I get the third tommorow. You go Dr. Cohen!
EDITOR'S NOTE: Doctors are listed in alphabetical order.

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Mar 22, 2012 05:22 pm
 Posted by  amywhitlock5

Congrats to pediatrican Dr. Avni-Singer! He has been a life saver with my kids. He goes above and beyond for my family!

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Mar 23, 2012 05:50 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had a breast reduction last year, Dr. Smith performed the surgery. I am so happy with the results he is a great physician and surgeon he takes the extra time to ask you what your expectations are and is also very open about what to expect after surgery.

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Mar 24, 2012 09:29 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had three babies delivered by dr. ronika choudhary in last 6 yrs. she is the best. i also had botox treatment done by her six months ago and it was faboulous. my husband and i love her. she truly cares for her patient and their well being.

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Mar 25, 2012 11:10 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

KUDOS to dr. Petashnick, who will always be number one in my eyes ( yes - eyes is the field!) even if he wasn't written up in this prestigious magazine...

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Mar 27, 2012 01:36 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Congratulations Dr. Skudlarska! Your recognition is well deserved!

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Mar 28, 2012 06:58 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Of course Dr. Petashnick! He is the most helpful, and the most friendly ophthalmologist in all of CT! He's number one!!! I tell everyone I know to go see him...Thank you Connecticut magazine!

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Apr 8, 2012 08:45 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr. Gary Price has gone above and beyond his call of duty . I have had several procedures done by him and wouldn't think of going to anyone else. He has done a complete face lift on me. Several laser treatments and a couple of touch up mini lifts. I'm considering having liposuction by him. If anyone out there is considering cosmetic work done you should definitely have a consultation with Gary Price.
A grateful and satisfied patient

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Apr 19, 2012 03:12 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr Gerstenhaber is the BEST Pulmonary
Doctor in the New Haven area. He is extremely smart and knows more than his specialty.
He is kind and compassionate and has a wonderful way of appropriately infusing humor into what can be
a tense situation...
I commend him for his tremendous work ethic and feel so grateful that he cared for each of my parents and now myself.
I can only say thank you for always being so available to us.

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Apr 30, 2012 06:15 am
 Posted by  dianeen

Dr. Neil Floch and the staff of Fairfield County Bariatrics have afforded me a second chance for a more active and healthier life. In June of 2011 at 68 yrs old Dr. Neil performed RNY Gastric Bypass at Norwalk Hospital and as of 10 mos post op I have lost 102 lbs and gain a second chance to enjoy life more fully. I left the hospital completely offm of the three type 2 diabetes meds I had been on for 12+ years. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Floch and Fairfield County Bariatrics and fully endorse the excellent level of care that I experienced both pre and post op and would urge anyone considering wls to them.

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