I cannot recommend Dr. Adam Cerissi highly enough. In today's healthcare environment, finding a…read morephysician who truly embodies what it means to be a doctor is increasingly rare, but Dr. Cerissi is that exceptional provider.
What sets Dr. Cerissi apart is his remarkable ability to be truly present during appointments. While we live in a digital world where electronic medical records are essential and, like all of us, I've grown accustomed to doctors staring at a screen typing away as I discuss what brought me to their office that particular day. One hopes they're taking notes about what you're saying, but I often secretly wonder if they're busy planning their next tee time or replying to their wife about what to pick for dinner. Dr. Cerissi is refreshingly different. He maintains eye contact during our conversations and saves his documentation for the end of our visit, ensuring I have his complete attention. He has definitely truly mastered the art of mindfulness in medicine. Given that he sees patients 8-10 hours a day, back-to-back, year after year, it would be understandable if he seemed rushed or distracted. Yet he never gives me that impression. He takes the time to truly listen to and address my concerns and questions. I never feel hurried or like he's eager to move on to the next patient. This level of engagement, especially considering the daily challenges healthcare providers face, speaks volumes about his character and dedication.
As a seasoned RN with 30 years of experience, I appreciate that he respects my clinical insights and takes my treatment requests into consideration. Dr. Cerissi's approach to my weight loss journey perfectly exemplifies his exceptional care. While he's not specifically a weight loss physician, when I presented research about GIP and GLP-1 medications (the "twincretin" class), he took the time to review my findings then trusted me to find a reliable compounding source for the medication before my insurance covered the brand name (Zepbound) and he's supported me throughout the process by allowing me to titrate the medication as needed while providing coaching and guidance, This collaborative approach has been life-changing - Over the past 6 months, I've lost a total of 53 pounds. I didn't have the resources to pay $250 - $300 a month for the medication at formal weight loss clinic where, in addition to charging for the medication, you have "program fees", "consultations", montly office visits, etc., so I'm extremely grateful that his only motive was to see me get healthy! Dr. Cerissi understood that obesity is complex and has multiple drivers beyond simple caloric imbalance - something many physicians, particularly those who haven't struggled with weight, fail to grasp.
Dr. Cerissi is incredibly down-to-earth and approachable, which makes every appointment comfortable and stress-free. He possesses extensive medical knowledge, and when I bring up topics he's unfamiliar with, he's humble enough to research them or refer me to someone who can better address my needs. When I have questions, I can reach him through Advent's patient portal, and he consistently responds the same day. This level of accessibility and responsiveness is remarkable in today's healthcare landscape. He truly represents everything you want in a primary care physician: clinical excellence, genuine compassion, exceptional communication skills, and the rare ability to make each patient feel heard and valued. In an era where healthcare often feels impersonal and rushed, he stands out as a beacon of what patient-centered care should be. With that said, it is without hesitation that I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Cerissi to anyone seeking a primary care physician who they want to truly partner with them in their healthcare journey.