Kaiser Permanente Bariatric Center

Dr. Baggs was great. I was going through a very rough patch in my life at the time of surgery and he was very suppotive and understanding.

I met Dr. Baggs on December 17, 2003. He is a very personable and confident man. He patiently answered all of my questions. He gave me pre op diet to follow and told me that I was doing well because I had already lost 15 pounds since my visit with the shrink. I am a candidate for the Lap, so that made me really happy!
I have completed my surgery and have had a chance to get to know Dr. Baggs a little better. He is the best! I consider myself very lucky to be a patient of Dr. Baggs.

First impression was of a quiet but confident person. He took all the time we wanted to answer questions from both my wife and myself. The office staff was also very nice to deal with, especially Susie the nurse practioner. After care is emphasized by way of a local support group which it looks like meets once a month. Surgery risks are addressed through the use of a handout listing the different types of risk and the percentages that they occur. After explaining the risks he then would answer any questions I had regarding them.

At 10 months out as I reflect on my surgery I would add that Dr. Baggs is nothing short of a fantastic surgeon. I have had not 1 single complication the entire time. I would use his services again anytime for a family member or myself. I am very happy he did my surgery while he was here in Idaho and the people of California are very fortunate to now have him back.

He is very skilled and informative.
Nobody in Richmond gets to have surgery without him present in the room including with other surgons. (o^_^o) So I feel very safe. His office staff are very kind and supportive and very friendly. They push the viatamins aftercare and protien and a fittness club. I don't know about bedside yet but will soon enough...

I met with Dr. Baggs today 1/8/04. My impression on him was that he was a very nice and positive man. I was pleased with his knowledge and confidence as a surgeon. Dr. Baggs answered all my question and concerns with knowledge which put me at ease. The bariatric staff was very friendly and made me feel comfortable. I feel Dr. Baggs has both surgical competence and great bedside manners.

My first impression of Dr. Baggs was excellent. He was very easy to talk to and answered all my questions completely. He is a straight forwarded no nonsense surgeon who is only going to give you proper medical advise - not always what one wants to hear but it IS what you need to hear.
Kaiser Richmond will make you loss 10% of your body fat prior to giving you a surgery date and now that I am post op I can tell you it is the best service you can do for yourself. I was released the day afer having lap surgery and that was due to me exercising. To date I feel wonderful thanks to Dr. Baggs! The man is absolutely wonderful - I even got pictures.

I have only great things to say about Dr. Baggs, he lets you know everything up front, but is very positive and makes you feel very comfortable with the whole process. One other thing is the entire staff at the Richmond Bariatric Department. Everyone of the wonderful individuals made me feel special and good about myself. Anyone that has Kaiser and gets to go to Richmond for the surgery should feel very lucky.

My appointment with Dr. Baggs is on Dec. 5, 2003. I am really looking forward to meeting him. I have read the other reviews and looks as if I have a good Dr.

12-9-03
I met Dr. Baggs on Friday. He is a very nice man, confident. You can tell this is nothing new to him. Since I had an 83 mile drive to my appointment, I had left earily to make sure I had enough time. They were able to see me before my appointment time. The staff we was friendly. He went over all the risk, the type of surgery that would be done. Gave me a pre-op 1200 calorie meal plan to lose 10 % of my weight before I get a surgery date and to get used to the new wating lifestyle for post op.

My first impression of Dr. Baggs was that he seemed to be interested in what was going on with me as a person not a patient, even though that is how it was, he makes you feel comfortable talking with him. It didn't change he is really a nice and caring guy and that shows when he talks about the surgery. The office staff was nice they started up conversations with you and they wanted you to be comfortable also. Everthing was fine I was seen in good fashion no long waiting. He likes it when you know things and are knowlegable. He does tell you the importance of diet and excerise after and coming in for visit. Dr. Baggs did talk about the risks of surgery that was the second thing he goes into after he asks you some questions about yourself. I rate him a very good, knowlegable, caring doctor. A combination of both surgical competence and bedside manner is important.

She is very down business, no chit chat. But she really knows her stuff and she really cares about your progress. she is a general surgeon who performs atleast two wls in one month. She is contracted with Kaiser permanente. She address the risks of surgery very well with percentages. over all she was very down to the point, but that is to be exspected she is a very busy lady.