Grand Health Partners Bariatric Center

Dr. Baker seems very professional yet he is warm and calm. He seems very confident and very willing to answer any questions. Roylin is the person that deals with the ins. and she is great at her job. She is very empathetic and down to earth. The lady that schedules the surgeries seems to be noce as well. MMPC has a great preop program and the aftercare program is good as well. Over all I am pleased with my choice (MMPC) and I would highly recomend this office and Dr. Baker.

First impression was very supportive, willing to answer any questions. I have only met him once, so have little else to say at this time.
I have now changed to Dr Foote, because I have chosen to pursue the DS surgery instead. I thought he was genuine, tender, and willing to do everything he could do for you. He answered all my questions, big and small, with the same respect level for both.
He inspires trust.

Well it has been back and forth for several months whether Dr. Foote or Dr. Alverdy would do my surgery but it looks like I am approved for DS surgery with Dr. Foote. My initial visit with him was great. It is so refreshing to find a doctor that understands the struggle we go through being morbidly obese. He seems very caring and understanding and I liked him from the first minute I met him. He is very young but that just insures he is up on all the latest techniques. I do feel I am in great hands. The staff at MMPC is great. Somehow they got BC/BS to approve my surgery even though I could not meet the documentation requirements. Dr. Foote stresses aftercare which I think is very important. Overall I would give him and his staff an A+.

My impression of Dr Baker was he is straight forward and to the point. The staff at MMPC has been fantastic. When I went to my initial consult, I had all of these questions I wanted to ask him. I told him that it was funny, because everytime I started to ask a question, he already gave me the answer.

I also felt at ease with Dr. Scott, and Dr White.
I'm very confident with the decison that I made.

Marcetta Goldsmith

I really liked Dr. Foote from the moment I met him. He joked and made me feel really comfortable. My impression of him has not changed.
I did have an appointment to meet with him 4 weeks after surgery, but he was running behind and I never got to see or talk with him.
The staff at MMPC are wonderful. They treat you with respect. That is hard to find when you are over weight.

1. Very nice compasionate man.

2. Still have the same impression of him.

3. Like all people there except one nurse. She never smiles and doesn't say anything pleasant. Feels as though she is just there for the job. Maybe I should say something the next time I am in.

4. No problems with Dr. Kemmenter. Very quick to respond to post operative complications.

5. Very capable surgeon. Post operative problems were taken care of by his colleague Dr. Baker due to surgery schedules. Very nice man too.

6. Aftercare is part of the total treatment through his office.

7. Very structured after care program. The nutritionist and exercisologist were very helpful. My suggestion would be that a patient see the behaviorist at the first sign of emotions getting out of control, such as depression. I had to seek remedies on my own. Was not expecting that particular post-operative side effect. I should have done some research on this possible complication.

8. All risks were addressed at the orientation and at the pre-op appointment. One should seriously consider these risks. I did not and unfortunately had a couple of them. Good results and care from the doctors though.

9. I would rate him very competent.

10. Both are great

Last comment. Ultimately, one is responsible for one's own recovery and health. I wish I had done some research prior to the surgery, but I am now making up for it. Nothing that I have experienced is that out of the ordinary. I would never deliberately discourage anyone from haveing this surgery or using this surgeon. He did a great job.

Dr. Kemmeter is AMAZING! He is so calming and is always willing to listen and answer any questions you have. His staff is great, he treats his nurses like queens, which tells you a lot about a doctor. Definitly go to him if you are in the Grand Rapids, MI area!!!!

First Meeting: My very first impression of Dr Foote was "WOW, someday I'll find me a handsome man like him!". Silly I know. He was very polite, laughed at my personality and the fact that the room I was in had hair (fuzz) all over the wall. He explained everything in detail. I asked if he could video tape it for me, and he said no:( That bummed me out. (hahaha) I was also very impressed with his answer to the question "why did you decide on this profession?" His answer was "do you want the short version or the long one?". Of course I opted for the long one. This man will be inside of my body, I felt that I wanted to know WHY he did this. His answer made me want to cry. I truley belive he is NOT in his field for the money, but for the satisfaction of helping others. The staff was VERY nice! I was impressed very much with everyone really. Down to the gal who signed me in! Dr Foote ordered a scope to be done (down my throat, eek!) and they called me a day later to help me set it up.

My first impression of Dr Baker, was... gosh he looks a lot like my cousin's husband! - but beyond that, he was quick to ask if we (my husband and I) had any questions. Wanted to be sure we were in agreement and at ease with the decision of pursuing WLS. I am very pleased with the process of pre-op and post-op. My aunt had her surgery done there in April of 2004, and has had wonderful success - and has been extremely helpful as to know what to expect from MMPC. I also greatly appreciate the fact that Dr Baker is a Christian - and that his hands are guided by "The Great Physician"

I felt that Dr. Kemmeter was a very kind and thoughtful person. I met with him for the surgery orientation and also had a hernia repair done by him. He was a wonderful surgeon for my hernia. Very warm, comfortable to talk with, and yet enjoy a few laughs too. I would highly reccommend him to anyone for any type of surgery that may need to be done. He makes you feel very relaxed and not worry when going into surgery.


On August 5th, I had the bariatric surgery done by laprascopic and everything went very well. I loved Dr. Kemmeter's personality and bedside manners. He cares about you as a special patient.