Grand Health Partners Bariatric Center

Dr Kemmeter literally saved my life and gave me a new beginning. Because of my new lease on life, I have found new energy, direction and re-prioritized what's important. Dr. Kemmeter and his staff are the most wonderful people I have ever met in my life! They made a scary, life changing event a wonderful experience. From the very first phone call I made to the office, they have been professional, helpful, and most of all, caring. I would, and will recommend Dr.Kemmeter to my friends and family!rnThe encouragement, support and education I have received from Dr.Kemmeter has greatly contributed to my success!\"

I was impressed with Dr. Kemmeter's confidence and encouraging demeanor. He explained everything in detail and answered all of my questions. My surgery went off beautifully with no complications! My aftercare has been very good so far. My questions and phone calls have been answered/returned in a timely fashion and with very good results. I highly recommend Dr. Kemmeter for DS. He practices with Grand Health Parners of Grand Rapids.

He seems very nice and helpful. Everyone in the office is very friendly, and the new office is beautiful. He really emphasized the fact that this is not an \"instant\" cure, and I will definately have to make lifestyle changes in order for this to be successful. He gave me a book that lists everything that I might want to know about the risks of surgery and what to expect after surgery. rnGrand Health Partners have a very structured plan for their patients. They have products that they require us to eat before and after the surgery, and we get every thing right there. They really have their stuff together! The only problem that I have had was it took a while to get all my information together to submit to the insurance.

I was introduced to Dr. Foote during the orientation process and was very impressed with his knowledge and the sense of competence I got from him. He works with Grand Health Partners his staff is wonderful to work with when ever you asked a question they always responded in a manner that you were the first person to ever ask the question. They have a whole program set up for aftercare that is a for 1 year following your surgery so that I understand what will happening with my body and what foods I will to be eating at the different stages of post of. I found Dr. Foote to be very straight forward and discussed all the risks of this type of surgery RNY. He even discuss other options and let me make the final decision.....rnI was so well informed and educated that on the day of my surgery I was not ever nervous.rnrnI believe surgical competence is what matter most to me, however, Dr. Foote has a very good bed side manner.

When I first met him I was surprised at how pleasant and warm he was. His office staff is equally as friendly and warm. I'm happy that I chose this surgeon and practice. I'm confident that I will get excellent care before, during, and after surgery.

I was very comfortable with him. That impression did sustain over time. The office staff is great. I wish it would have been easier to speak with the Dr if I had questions rather than the PA. Also, because I was a self pay patient, my surgery was postponed to accommodate another patient's insurance change - I know that because I am related to the other patient. Aftercare is a big emphasis, theirs is very structured. I enjoyed seeing the exercise physiologist. He was very up front about the risks of surgery, especially mentioning that the risk of a leak does not diminish over time. I think he was excellent all around.

When I first met Dr. Kemmeter I was very comfortable with him. He was very informative and made sure all my questions were answered. I have had quite a few complications to say the least post op and Dr. Kemmeter has been there for me through thick and now thin. I want him to know that he is the tops in my book and I graciously thank him for giving me back my life. I would recommend this man do operate on anyone and have. He is the most caring man and a true christian. I really appreciate every thing he has done for me.

I met with Dr. Baker for my initial consultation before surgery. He was very kind and answered all of my questions patiently. I have heard only good things about Dr. Baker including the fact that he is a committed Christian. A friend of mine who had her WLS in May 2004 recommended Dr. Baker. I believe that he is the best choice for my WL surgery for the following reasons: 1.) He has all the medical and surgical qualifications. 2.) He will not be practicing on me...he has performed over 1000 Bariatric procedures. 3.) The most important to me is that the hands that guide Dr. Bakers Hands are those of the great physician himself my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dr. Randal Baker is with the Grand Health Partners and there web site is www.grandhealthpartners.com

Very professional and has an unbelieveable staff supporting his practice. They are the complete Bariatric practice. Theysupport all areas of before surgery to after surgery support in the areas of psycholoy, Diet, exercise and medical. I would recommend this practice to anyone.

I thought he was great. he talked to both me and my husband and explained all the procedures that were available to me. On the day of surgery he was very comforting and when I couldn't have the band due to complications and had the sleeve instead he explained all to my family very well. When he told me about it later he made it very clear and it was fine. I found every person at the office that I have dealt with so far to be very helpful and courteous. Aftercare and pre-op seem to be very important. they gave me the impression that if I wouldn't cooperate then they would not perform my surgery. I was impressed by that. I would recommend them for anyone and have already to a couple of people who have expressed an interest. I think they have given what has turned out to be an accurate description of life after surgery so far. Since it is a long drive for us they have been very accomodating in their scheduling as well to save us extra trips.