Central California Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

He was awesome - very comfortable to be with and very accomodating - and understood my frustrations with another surgeon I had and had to swtich to Dr. Coirin. He was awesome and made sure the transition was smooth for me due to my issues with the other surgeon I was first going to. His office staff is also amazing - especially Karen my Bariatric Coordinator. Was very patient with me and listened to all my frustration on everything. Sometimes I just needed to vent and she was there for me.

I liked Dr. Coates from the very beginning. He was very pleaseant and reasuring. He answered all my questions that I had wrote down before I even had the chance to ask them. My husband and i were very happy with him. I want to thank him for giving me back my life. He is the greatest doctor. I'd have the surgery all over again. It has been the best thing I could have ever done for myself.
I feel that Dr. Coates aftercare program is the best i have seen. I know people who have gone to other surgeons and they have good aftercare plans but Dr. Coates is the best by far.
Dr. Coates was very straight forward about the surgery and the risk. I rate him as a 10. He is the greatest.

Dr. Coirin is the most wonderful doctor I have ever had. He is always professional, and friendly. Dr. Coirin always explains everything in great detail. His office staff is fast and friendly. I am very pleased with the results of my surgery and I have Dr. Coirin to thank.

My first impression of Dr. Coates was he seems like a very nice and caring guy... I didn't get much time with him at my consoltation, so can't really elaborate about that.

Office Staff?: Some were very helpfull, some never returned calls..:( But overall I guess they are very busy.

I went to the seminar on 12/2/03 here at Memorial Medical Center and met both Dr.Coates and Dr. Coirin. They were both great. My husband & my support team (Teri & Monica) picked the surgeon. They all seemed to think Dr.Coates was more hands on and would be the best. Good thing they choice him because I couldn't decide. They were both GREAT. They presented a ton of information and a whole hour of question time. They were very upfront about the risks and benefits and that they surgery is NOT for everyone. They didn't try to talk into having the surgery. It was very nice.

Dr. Coirin is a very soft spoken man which I think makes for a great bedside manner, He made me feel very comfortable. I have full confidence in his abilities as a surgeon. He explained the procedure well and told me what to expect after, he also let me know about the risks and bad experiences I might have. His Office staff are really on the ball (And after the experience I had with another office's staff I was so happy) KAREN IS AWESOME!!!!! as are the rest of his staff. Go to this office with full confidence that they will do what needs to be done, and treat you well while doing it...Thanks so much you guys.....

I met Dr Coates at the Siminar in July. He stayed after and answered any questions you might have regarding WLS. He is friendly and has a good sense of humor. two things I feel are very important in a Doctor. His office staff is good, but very young, Dr Coates practice has grown so fast I think it got a little overwhelming for all of them. I would like to see a post-op work in the office, It takes one to know one, kinda thing. Kindered hearts, someone who can understand the crazyness of the journey.
All in all I'm very pleased with my dession to have this surgery, I'm extremly pleased with the surgeon I choose. I've have never heard anyone say a non-postive word about Dr Coates. and you'd never hear one from me either. I would highly recommend Dr Patric Coates as Your Surgeon.
How would I rate him? 10
Thank You very much Dr. Coates

I liked Dr Coirin from the first meeting. I is very sincere, honest and thourough.
My impression of Dr Coirin is very strong. He is very good, honest and straight forward and takes time to answer questions.
Dr Coirin's office staff is very professional and friendly and very helpfull.
I have no dislikes aboy=ut Dr Coirin.

All future patients of Dr Coirin's should know that they are getting one of the best surgeons in the country, who is very thourough and honest.
Dr Coirin is very strong in aftercare and support group meetings.
Yes the aftercare is very structured with regular visits and labs. The only thing I would like to see more of is nutrition training both pre and post surgery.
He was very thourough about the risks of surgery.
I would rate Dr Coirin very high. I think he is a top notch surgeon and very knowledgeable in this field.
Both are great.

OMG thats all i can say,they were so awesome in there the Dr. was great the staff is great they just welcomed me like i was family.Sonya is such a sweet heart she explained everything and i am very VERY happy.When Dr.Coirin came in he introduced himself to me and my friend who came with and sat and talked to my 3yr old daughter i thought that was so cool.He is just all around a great doctor.I cant wait to see how he is in surg and after.2 thumbs up

11/16/03 Dr.Coirin was just wonderful.Before surgery he came in and talked to me and my best friend and after he went out and talked to my mom my adopted mom and my best friend.When he came in to talk to me about going home he is just so great i thank god that i had such a wonderful sergeon.Another 2 thumbs up

i liked him , he listened and answered all questions some i didn't even have.

i have only met him once.

friendly!!

nothing, i just wish this would all happen faster.

he seems great all the other ones just brushed me aside,as if i was unimportant.

very much so.

yes.

straight forward, tell it like it is, no beating around the bush.I liked that , so there wont be any surprises later.

Great, very friendly, seems to be sicerely concerned about me.

im sure they will both be great , however i havent experienced his bed side manner yet, as i am still waiting for approval.