Bariatric Surgery Testimonials *

My first impression of Dr Patel, was that he was the best Surgeon for me. He was up front and to the point (exactly what I need) his office and staff are great and I have referred to patients to him already! I would recommend his to anyone in Texas who was interested in the surgery.

LuAnn J.
San Antonio, TX

This surgery was the second time I have had GBS. the first time was 12 years ago and ilost all the weight and kept it off for 10 years. then I started to gain the weight back. Dr. Patel is VERY knowledgeable and is one of the few doctors that do repairs AND he does it laparoscopically. I was and am very impressed with him and the success I have had so far. the office staff is okay…some better than others. Aftercare seems to be more on my shoulders. If I call they try to help, but seem to be overloaded.

Melissa B.
Jasper, TX

Doctor Patel is a wonderful and pleasant surgeon. The first time that I meet him I felt so comfortable and when I saw him in person and he consulted with me, he gave me all the hope in the world and I am going through the three weeks diet and I so excited about my surgery now and I recommend anybody who is having any trouble with any insurance approvals to contact his office. It is worth the time and effort.

Vicki V.
Corpus Christi, TX

Initially I called to sign up for a seminar. I was very surprised that Dr. Patel personally called me back and answered my questions. After the seminar he took the time to meet with me one-on-one and answer my questions. Dr. Patel’s staff has been great during my pre-op period. They are easy to get on the phone and eager to answer any questions. They know what they are doing and how to handle all the insurance details. So far, I’ve been very impressed. You could not choose a better surgeon for your weight loss surgery than Dr. Patel. He has a first rate staff that is always available. Dr. Patel even gives his home phone number to his patients and encourages them to call him directly. His personal follow-up after I came home was extraordinary.

Jennifer O.

My first impression of Dr. Patel was that he is VERY dedicated to his practice. He seemed to be very passionate about helping obese people and I valued that in his seminar. My impressions haven’t changed, he has proved that he cares deeply about what he is doing and I feel he is making a difference. He and his staff are knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. They explained in detail all the risks of surgery and showed utmost compassion whenever they gave me instructions. My experience was awesome, I wouldn’t have wanted any other surgeon or staff.

Sara H.
San Antonio, TX

I started out by going to one of the many seminars they had at INNOVA, sat through the entire thing and was just incredibly impressed with the hospital and the presentation that was given. I was already comfortable with Dr. Patel doing my surgery before I even personally spoke to him. The same day of the seminar, we filled out papers, had our first pre-op appointment and spoke to Dr. Patel. He decided that day he thought that the surgery was a good choice for me (of course I decided, he just gave his input on what the medical standpoint would be) and scheduled a follow-up appointment the same day. I did [not] feel pressured into anything, he and his staff were amazing. I previously had tried to get the surgery through another hospital and it had taken me 2 years and nothing happened! After making the decision to [go with] Dr. Patel, it was only a few months before my surgery was scheduled. It would have been sooner, but we had a lot of problems with my insurance. Throughout the time of the seminar, to the time of the surgery (and now) Dr. Patel was always available; he gives his patients his personal e-mail and he usually responds within minutes! Would I recommend him? – In a heartbeat.

Sara H.
San Antonio, TX

My first impression of Dr. Patel was that he was a very Knowledgeable and personable doctor. From day one I felt really comfortable with Dr. Patel, and that’s a positive in my book. I hold Dr. Patel in the utmost esteem. Dr. Patel has the world’s finest staff and recovery facility I have ever seen. The Clinic, if you can call it that, as it looks more like a hospital, was clean and very modern. Any concerns I had with financing were addressed, and the staff at Innova handled insurance filing. Blue Cross Blue Shield approved my case just a few days after my request was submitted. I was so excited to finally get the operation done. Blue Cross Blue Shield covered the operation at 100%. I paid $100 total and any small-related bills that rolled in later. The Post-OP treatment was of the highest caliber; no need or concern went unanswered. Words cannot describe how truly indebted I am to Dr. Patel and his staff.

Dolores C.
Austin, TX

Dr. Patel is very direct and thorough and explained all the risks for me associated with this surgery because of my medical conditions. I originally planned to have my surgery in Austin and also attended a seminar with another surgery group in SA, TX. However, once I attended the seminar and met with Dr. Patel, traveling to San Antonio is not a problem for me. Dr. Patel was great and immediately responded to my questions via e-mail. I was approved immediately by BC/BS Federal. His staff is great and very professional. I completed a sleep study, stress test and a great deal of lab work with my doctor in Austin and have been scheduled for surgery 09/20/06. I am now on my two-week liquid protein drink diet. I’m beginning to feel a little scared but I really feel I’m in good hands with Dr. Patel. There is absolutely nothing that I did not like about this surgeon or his staff…..10/03/06 I’m now thirteen days post-op and doing very well. I cannot express how great I think Dr. Patel is. He is one of the most caring and diligent doctors I’ve met and certainly the most capable. His surgery staff is very attentive to all your needs. These people seem to do their job for the love of what they do.

Deborah E.
Leander, TX

Creasa E.
Castroville, TX

I haven’t met him face to face yet but have talked with him on the phone a couple of times and so far, I am very impressed! He’s so helpful and doesn’t mind questions at all! I have my first appointment with him on 02/14/06 and really am not worried. When picking a doctor it’s very important to me for them to have a great relationship with their patients and seem to generally care. I’ve had enough surgeries to know that I don’t want a doctor that will do a surgery and walk out and hardly spend 2 minutes with you. I don’t think Dr. Patel will be that way at all. He seems like a wonderful doctor and I can’t wait to meet him!