Dr. Robert Cywes, MD
Bariatric Surgery*
35+ years of experience
Dr. Robert Cywes, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Jupiter, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa in 1987. He is affiliated with Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.8 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (80 reviews)
Practice
601 University Blvd Ste 206 Jupiter, FL 33458Telehealth available
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At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Cywes specializes in the areas of General Surgery, General Surgery & Pediatric Surgery. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Cywes' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cywes
3.8
80 ratings, 39 with a written review
| 5 star | 66% | 66% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 star | 26% | 26% |
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The Absolute Best!
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2023
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had phone conference and he was able to diagnose me over phone to aT.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 14, 2022
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Warning of lap bands. 2 diffrent families members
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Wayne W. – May 01, 2022
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Amazing Doctor. Truly understands the mechanics and reasons why people eat. Makes it very clear that surgery is only a tool , the rest lies with you.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeanne Rogers – Mar 12, 2021
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He saved my life. I had a botched lapband done at JFK. Thank God I found him and he did what had to be done to correct the situation. 5 years later and I am at a healthy weight and have changed my eating habits.have Brilliant passionate doctor who lives what he teaches.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marie Brier – Oct 03, 2020
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If I could have given 0 stars, I would have. Dr. CYWES performed my lap band surgery and did a fine job from what I know. I had no implications except for the 4xs daily regurgitation for 1.5 years. I lost 30 lbs from this in the 1.5 years. (Starting weight was 184) I finally got sick of regurgitating four times a day so I asked him to remove most of my fluid, dropping me to about 3 cc's. He vehemently advised me against this, telling me that he will see me in a year and I'd then be 220 lbs. (A weight I've never been in my entire life) and when I disagreed with him and told him that im just tired of vomiting all of the time, & that I wanted a better quality of life, he said "thats bull and you're a food addict just like Lindsay Lohan is addicted to drugs and alcohol. "
This ridicule is coming from a man i had literally met 4 times...first for 10 mins for assessment,
once for pre op, once for surgery and once for post op.
While I don't expect a friend in my surgeon, I do expect
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
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Sep 26, 2020
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Amazing, brilliant, passionate doctor who is phenomenal at explaining the science behind what he is recommending. Clearly the people who wrote bad reviews here just want a quick fix, magic pill that doesn’t exist so they don’t like his truthful, honest, scientific approach. If you’re willing to take a good hard look at yourself in the mirror and put in the effort to get better, there is no better coach in the world than Dr. Cywes! I promise you will NOT be disappointed!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 17, 2020
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Dr. Cywes helped my husband lose 135 pounds in the past year which has totally changed his life. I would recommend Dr. Cywes in a heartbeat; and have to many friends and coworkers.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Margie – Mar 12, 2020
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Met with Dr. Cywes yesterday and wow...I was amazed by his in-depth knowledge about genetics, food and how we can cure so many ailments by changing what we eat. He wants to help people and it shows. He's truly passionate about it and I cant wait to continue down his path of care
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kenley – Oct 04, 2019
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Needed professional guidance with ketogenic diet as I felt I might be misinterpreting some of the components. Yep, that was quite right. Dr. Dywes has the patience of a saint and an effective communication ability that is rare in the medical community. I am so fortunate to have discovered his practice. He explained to me the reason why I have gotten fat...It is a relationship between the body, the mind and the soul. A therapist has never spoken to me like this in my life. I know I can conquer my issue but I really need to start to truly care for myself. And to stop substituting one addiction for another. Yes, I am a carb addict and I will own it and move toward the goal of health. Thank you so very much, Dr. Cywes, it will be a pleasure to work with you because you tell it like it is...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2019
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Dr. Cywes is amazing. He has been an emotional and educational support to me. He has taught me to look for the reason WHY I choose the foods that I eat. The reason why it is carbs that I turn to. I not only have learned to eat healthy but I have learned how to maintain it. It is now a lifestyle that I choose for my own good. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Cywes.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 05, 2019
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After years of gastroenterologists examining me and missing things, fate luckily guided me to Dr Cywes who really listens. He not only cured my Barrett’s Esophaghs which I was told was untreatable, he found a hernia that he fixed and he repaired my stomach which wasn’t shaped right; all of which all other doctors missed. He also removed my gallbladder. He gave me more attention and access to him for questions and concerns than ANY doctor, ever. Forever grateful. Knowledgeable & caring Dr.
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No results
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No results
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Mar 23, 2019
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Dr. Cywes is brilliant. I have had great success following his guidance. It’s hard and takes a lot of personal work, but totally worth it. You have to be willing to commit to his advice and medical expertise if you wish to succeed. The only way to fail in his program is by cheating, but remember, you are only cheating yourself.
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No results
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No results
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Mar 21, 2019
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Dr Cywes explained well the entire process begonning with eating program before the procedure, immediately following tje operation and long term recommended diet. Now health is much better with the weight loss. I have maintained the program now for sevetal years.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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Dr. Cwyes is a highly professional surgeon but his expertise do not stop in the OR. Dr. Cwyes follows up with his patients, follows their journeys, supporting, working on every step of the way. It is a partnership and Dr. Cwyes is always available for whatever the patient requires or desires in order to be successful.
What went well
No results
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No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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Had the Orbera balloon for one year and lost 50 pounds ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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Personally I have had an awesome experience with Dr Cywes. It is not only the procedure but also the personal commitment for a positive change!
It takes two to tango!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 17, 2019
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I had the Orbera balloon and only lost weight in the beginning as my body was adjusting to the balloon. Office visits were perfunctory and I was never, not once, asked how I felt physically. His sole focus was regurgitating a script on the benefits of the Keto diet, which he said each and every time. I would not recommend this procedure or this physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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FL – Feb 24, 2019
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Ripoff! First red flag, I had to prepay for the office visit. The office manager said the doctor has a lot of cancellations. I asked the cost of the visit because I was certain my insurance would not cover the visit. The office manager said the cost would be $60 which I thought was low. Second red flag, the office manager actually refunded money to me because she said insurance covered the initial visit. Third red flag, the office has a sign posted stating he does not carry malpractice insurance
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 17, 2018
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I have known Dr. Cywes for 5 years. I am a very active surgeon who has struggled with weightloss. Knowing how he has managed the care for some of my family, friends and my patients, I decided to pursue weight loss surgery myself, due to my back issues. He is compassionate, nonjudgmental and treats each person as an individual with differing approaches to each person. His approach is as a life coach, with the surgery as just the start of this weight loss journey and lifestyle change.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Dr. Harvey Montijo in Tequesta, FL – Oct 18, 2018
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About Me
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JSAPA uses a substance abuse cognitive behavioral carbohydrate addiction methodology to treat our patients into remission from diabetes, obesity and many of the other co-morbidities.biography
Dr. Cywes is Dual Board Certified in Adult General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. He specializes in Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery in Adults and adolescents. He has been doing bariatric surgery for 18 years and has performed around 8000...read moreBariatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery
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C.s. Mott Children's Hospital, University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mi-pediatric Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 1999University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Fellowship Hospital, 1999University Of Toronto Phd Program
1996Toronto General Hospital And University Of Toronto, Toronto, Canada-gallie Surgical Scientist Program (ph.d.)
Residency Hospital, 1996Columbus Children's Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, Oh-pediatric Burns And General Surgery
Residency Hospital, 1990Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa-general Surgery
Residency Hospital, 1989Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
Internship Hospital, 1988Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa-anesthesiology
Residency Hospital, 1988University Of Cape Town / Faculty Of Health Sciences
Undergraduate School, 1987University Of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Pediatric Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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General Surgery†
†Self designated
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
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