DRS. Vanderpool, Westmoreland, & Arnold Bariatric Center

Quiet, Gentle and very unassuming. Very knowledgeable about the procedure.
It hasn't. He's a great doctor. Very cautious.
Friendly and Courteous

Sometimes was a little slow in answering pages if he was needed

Excellent bedside manner. He takes time to answer all of your questions without trying to scare you.

Probably not as much as he should. However, I was given a manual to use as a bible.

Post Op appointments have been scheduled. I have been instructed as to what foods I'm to be eating.

He answered all of the questions truthfully but also assured me that they have a lot of ways to combat the different risks.

I would recommend Dr. Vanderpool to anyone. He is a caring doctor who looks at the patient and not just the procedure.

To me both are very important, but I would have to say obviously competence would win out.

2/8 Went to seminar at Baylor hospital. Briefly met Dr McCarty and Dr Kuhn. Also met with Chris at Dr McCarty's office. The seminar was very informative as well as professional. I stayed for the support group afterward and am looking forward to attending next month and learning more.

5/16 I was switched to Dr. Westmoreland who works with Dr. McCarty because McCarty is scheduling patients so far out. I have my appointment with Westmoreland on Monday and will post again.

5/22 I had my consult yesterday and he seemed very nice. I will post more after surgery.

7/17 I really liked Dr. W. I think he was a good surgeon, although he does not seem to be the most personable. He is pretty serious and does not beat around the bush. I would recommend him 100%.

I met him for first time on June 18 2001 for a consultation. Chris from Dr. Kuhn's office referred me to him. Dr. Westmoreland is a very nice person. He is new to this surgery but not to lap. surgeries.I feel very safe knowing he will be doing my surgery.

I originally wanted Dr. McCarty to perform the surgery, however Chris referred me to Dr. Westmoreland since McCarty had an extensive waiting list. Dr. Westmoreland was very up front with the risks of the surgery. He seems to be only familiar with the actual surgery, not anything like nutrition, post op medicines, etc. I am comfortable with his skill level. He has only performed 10 lap RNYs, but has performed many lap general surgeries. Overall he seems to be okay, I hope interact more with his office to feel more comfortable. I am scheduled for July 13th!!!

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Westmoreland. He was up front about the risks of the surgery and what I could expect.

His staff has been excellent and the times I have called with questions or concerns, he or his office were very willing to help me. When I have had to have Dr. W call me back, he has done it when his staff said he would, which I greatly appreciated. (Both pre and post-op..)

Dr. Westmoreland works with Dr. McCarty's office for after care and it is a structured progam/support group. I have always gotten responses to questions, suggestions when I asked for them and support when I was concerned.

My surgical experience was very good, and I would highly recommend Dr. Westmoreland.

He is very knowledgable. His specialty is in Lap surgeries. His staff was very friendly and so far there is nothing I don't like about him. Right now he is only doing about 5 surgeries per month and I am so thankful he could get me in so quick. My aftercare program will be with Dr. McCarty.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!