Grand Health Partners Bariatric Center

My first impression of Dr Kemmeter was like many others...WOW He looks so young. But he put me right at ease with his knowledge of the different types of surgeries and the ones that he performs. He answered all questions that I had and fully explained the risks of the surgery. I think the thing I liked most about Dr Kemmeter(besides his vast knowledge)was the fact he is very open, honest and easy to talk with.

The only downfall I have experienced thus far is the wait. It just seems to take forever to get everything together in order to get a surgery date.

But Overall...
The entire Center For Health Excellence at MMPC is very well structured and is one I would highly recommend if you're serious about changing your way of life.

Dr. Foote with MMPC is a fantastic surgeon. His honesty, candid discussions really helped prepare me for surgery. He took the time to talk to me, answer qestions, and didn't hesitate to discuss the risks involved. The staff at MMPC are great! I love the dietitians! I would rate Dr. Foote and the staff at MMPC a 10+++++. I am so glad that BTC turned me down and my niece referred me to MMPC, it couldn't have turned out better. I truely have nothing negative to say about Dr. Foote or MMPC. God bless them for saving my life.

Really like Dr. Kemmeter very nice

I thought dr foote was very nice, and explained things to you very well. He treated you like a person not a number, his hole staff did, they took you in and talked to you answered all your questions very nice.
What future patients should know about him is he is very young looking but he knowes alot about the surgery, and his profecion.
He emphasizes after care v ery much tells you he wants you to come back and do all your visits.
He dose tell you all the pro's and the cons of the surgery, he is also very blunt on all the risks involved, and where his office stands on the problems of people and that most of the problems that were found were in result, of the pacients. Not the surgern.
I would rate him as very good to talk to and he listnes very well, i have not had surgery yet so that is about all I can say.

Dr. Foote is very nice and kind, also honest and informative. MMPC staff was great, they also have a program with dieticians and behavioralists on hand. The hospital staff was fine, but I had to call the nurses several times on 3 different occassions to come into my room and help me with various things. But all in all Dr. Foote was great, I have had no complications at all. GREAT JOB!

Dr Kemmeter is a very kind man. He makes sure you have all information you need to know and takes time to hear any other questions you may have. We all joked about Margaritas in the IV since I had my surgery on Cinco de Mayo... Very laid back.

The office staff at MMPC are wonderful! They are overworked but never make you feel like you are bothering them. They are there to help you and that is exactly what they do!

Dr Kemmeter is very straight forward about the risks of surgery, this is a surgery we are asking to have so they don't want you to be in the dark about any risks.

If I had to do this again I would definitely have Dr Kemmeter do it. I never hesitated my confidence in him or anyone at MMPC.

He was a very pleasant, caring Doctor. He made me feel very comfortable right from the first handshake!!! The whole MMPC staff has been very compasionate, professional, and efficient. Dr. Baker has excellant credentials and I feel that I was truly blessed to get him for a surgeon. He has done many of these procedures and has even developed a new way to seal the staple line so there are less leaks. His method is being used all over the United States. I really couldn't find anything to dislike about him. MMPC has an excellant aftercare program and aftercare is very emphasized. The risks of surgery were fully discussed and I feel that I have more risks to my health if I don't have the surgery. Overall I would rate Dr. Baker and his staff as excellent!!!!

Well he was very helpful in explaining the surgery to me. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. He knows what he is talking about and will let you know flat out what it is about. They have you set up your appointments before you leave the hospital and they call and remind you of your appointments. They have a very good aftercare program. Told you out right all the risks of having surgery. I would give him a 10 out of 10. I thought that he was Great!! Surgical competence. I didn't see him after surgery, he talked to my husband though and the PA came in to see me after my surgery in my room. But I know that he is a very busy guy, and I wasn't having any problems that I would need him.

Many people say this, but he is young. I don't think that is a negative, just different from some of the other dr's I've heard of. The first thing that struck me was how tan he was. This may seem odd but that is truthfully what I noticed first and I wondered if he had just returned from vacation or was tanning. He is very polite and thorough when he explains the surgery and risks. I felt a bit rushed during our meeting but after thinking about it realized that it may be due to the fact that he probably gives the same information to so many people that it is routine now. He did take as much time as needed to answer any of my questions.

The staff at MMPC has been very nice as well. There was some odd vibes from the internist that I met, but he was not forwardly rude or disrepectful. The behavorist I met was nice as well.

Dr. Foote was very upfront about all of the risks and told me what happened in the cases where someone had died.

Each person I met stressed the importance of my change after surgery. The behaviors I need to think about now and how to work to change them so my long term weight loss is 100% successful. I have not heard the details about a structured aftercare program, but they do have supplements, check ups, and support groups. The only drawback for me is the disance I live from the facility-9hrs. I will change this post as I get more info once the surgery is scheduled.

I feel very secure with my choice. I rate both Dr. Foote and MMPC very highly overall and would recommend them to anyone looking into the surgery. Bedside manner and surgical competence are very important to me, but I would rather have a skilled surgeon that a very polite one.

Dr. Foote... what can I say that has not already been said? Anyone who has had him as a surgeon already knows he is an excellent physician! Especially when it comes to his "bedside manner".
When I met Dr Foote for my surgical consult, he was very informative and thorough. He did not leave one question unanswered and was truthful, never making me feel uncomfortable because of my obesity.
Dr Foote and his staff place a large emphasis on the aftercare of WLS. Because it is a life change not just a physical change.
Both surgical competence and a physician's bedside manner are a must. Dr Foote has the knowledge to perform Laproscopic RNY's and also has a bedside manner which portrays he is just excited as the patient is to have the WLS.