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Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Weight Management • Portsmouth, NH

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Highly positive experiences reported for bariatric and weight loss surgery programs
  • Surgeons, particularly Dr. Bernard J. Benedetto and Dr. John Gens, praised for being professional, compassionate, and skilled
  • Effective, supportive, and informative weight loss program structures
  • Staff frequently described as professional, friendly, and compassionate in specialized care settings

Common complaints

  • Staff responsiveness and quick assistance perceived as lacking by some patients
  • Occasional noise issues, particularly at night, impacting rest
  • General hospital reviews on broader platforms like Yelp are mixed, sometimes lower than specialized surgical program ratings
  • Mixed feedback on nursing and doctor communication speed compared to national averages

In patients' words

"The hospital was great and the nurses were fabulous. I didn't get much rest in the hospital because I was always being woken up for stats and blood draws but that made me happy because they were proactive."

— ObesityHelp user review

"My experience with Dr Benedetto has been outstanding. He was personable, patient and transparent as he educated and guided me through my decision for bariatric surgery. The program at Portsmouth Regional Hospital has been all that I have needed and more."

— Vitals review for Dr. Bernard J. Benedetto

"Everyone I came into contact with (with the exception of one aide who pushed me back from a test) was compassionate, professional, helpful and friendly."

— ObesityHelp user review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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