Central California Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

March 2,2004: My first impression of Dr. Coates was he seemed like a kind a gently man. He did make you feel that any question you ask was stupid or inappropiate.

Dr. Coates is a very wonderful surgeon! I only met him on the day of my surgery. I saw his PA's the other times. They are wonderful as well! They all have a great bedside manner. They seem truely interested in helping the Morbidly Obese patients that they see. They also have quite a bit of compassion! His office staff is bad about calling people back when they say but I'm sure they will be working on that!

Dr. Coates and his staff are all awesome. I had been seen by him before for another issue and instantly felt comfortable with him. It was in his office where I first learned of WLS surgery and realized that I was a candidate. After going round and round with insurance companies and other WLS programs, I came full circle and ended up with Dr. Coates as my surgeon afterall. His compassion and bedside manner for his patients is to be commended. I had him checked out through his collegues and they gave him great reviews regarding his surgical competence. I would have to commend his staff as well for their services. My calls and questions were always answered in a timely and professional manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Coates and his staff to anyone considering WLS or any other general surgery.

I've had the initieal consult, just did psych evaluation. Soon as I get the report I'll get next appt for Dr. COates. I'm finally thinking it could happen!!

Dr. Coirin did my son's Hernia Surgery a few years ago. When I found out he was one of my choices for WLS, I knew right away I would be in good hands. He is wonderful.

Dr. Coirin is wonderful. He is very calm and collected. His bedside manner is fantastic. He has always treated me as if I were his only patient - he does not rush you at all - he will answer any questions that you have. He is sincere and to me it feels like he wants to educate you to the best of his knowledge. You will not be let down once you meet him.

Dr. COiron was very warm and friendly the first time I met him. He takes alot of time to go over everything and answer any questions you may have. He never acts rushed or impatient. The office staff is very nice and eager to try and answer all of your questions. My over all experience thus far with Dr. C and his office has been wonderful!!!

I changed surgeons to Dr. Coates and already think he's great. Not too excited about starting again, but very pleased to be starting with Dr. Coates. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about him.

Dr. Coates is an upbeat positive person who loves what he does. i know he has the best interest of his patients at heart both present and future. He has gone the extra mile to give his patients the best possible success.

His staff is very helpful and patient. Trust me - I tested their patience.

The before and after care is very specific and detailed and most certainly geared for weight loss success.

His seminar is excellent and informative with excellent success stories from his patients who also personally attend his seminars as guest speakers.

On a scale of 1 to 10 i would give him a twenty. I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking wls.

My first impression of Dr. Coirin was great. He is very soft spoken and answerd all of my question. I can't say enough about the office staff. I first seen Dr. Coirin on Nov 8 and wanted surgery befor the end of the year for insurance reason. They work hard to get me my date. They wanted the 19 of Dec but we were going to the Ocean for a mini vacation before Christmas, and so Karen called me back with the 12 and I went with it. Dr. Coirin was really great with me in the hospital and so was everybody in the hospital staff. I would of left the hospital on the 14th but because I had a head ach He didn't want me to go home and then have to come back so I stay 5 days. He was the greatest Dr. you can find. He tried to find out why I had the headach and came to the decided it was from drinking to much tea and soda before going to surgery.I go for my first post op visit tomorrowthe 30th. I have went to one support group meeting and plan on going to the two a month that Dr. Coirin want you to go to after surgery. I just can't say enough about Dr. Coirin. He make you feel at home and the staff doesn't think any question you have is dumb.I am glad that I went with him. My husband is going to have the surgery sometime next year and it will be with DR. Coirin for sure.