MIST - Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas Bariatric Center

He is a wonderful surgeon. My husband and I felt very comfortable with him. My sisters call my Dr. Cutie McHotie. LOL

Dr. Wilson is a kind, caring person. He is knowledgeable and continues to research the obesity situation. I had to wait 2 months to get an appt. with him. He is with a teaching institution and only sees patients 2 days a week. On my first appt. he received 3 cell phone calls as he looked over my file. This did not please me, as I had waited so long to see him I figured I'd get a few undivided minutes. However, he did apologize for it. This didn't happen in future visits. Over time I came to realize that it was the UTMB set up that made me feel uncomfortable. And realized that Dr. W. was a fine surgeon, had done multiple rny's and I felt secure in his abilities. He was adament about my knowledge of the procedure and complications. I felt he did all he could pre op to make sure there would be no suprises. Aftercare is a necessity. There is a support group offered. His Physician Assistant gives her cell # to post ops for any questions or problems. This is reassuring for me. I would advise anyone using the University of Texas Bariatric Surgical Group to ask about their office procedures. I'm in my 50's and used to the old, private doctors office. This is different and once I understood that, it helped. When I need surgery again yes, it will be Dr. Wilson. But NOT in Houston Memorial Herman Hospital. This is my own personal experience and other people may have different experiences.

Positive: I heard about Dr. Wilson from a friend. After much research, I decided that he was the surgeon of my choice. I went to an "information meeting" hosted by my surgeon. .He spoke in great detail about the surgery and the differences between the lapband and the ruin y. He stressed that his clinic is not one that will rush to approval. Even though I was excited and anxious about having my surgery and getting approved, it was reassuring to see how dedicated Dr. Wilson is to really learning everything he possibly can about my health prior to surgery. I have been to several appointments checking on my thyroid, gallstones, abdonimal, heart, lungs, sleep study, etc. I know that I am in good hands and feel confident and secure with my decision. Dr. Wilson gives his patients a take home test where he asks you to draw a diagram of the surgery and answer questions regarding the procedure, risks, signs of leaks, food intake, etc. He really makes sure that you have researched, considered all options, and are really ready for this life change. My surgery date is July 21. I am looking forward to the endless opportunities and changes that are soon to come!!!

Negative: Here is goes...it takes time to get approved. The agony of waiting can be stressful. In addition, I went to several appointments, checkups, and tests....which took a lot of time and money. I have probably spent at least $1000 thus far and been to a dozen plus appointments. It is tiring and stressful, but indeed necessary.

My first impression of Dr. Wilson was that he was very throughal and organized.

My impression never changed of Dr. Wilson at all except that it got better over time. When i went in for the scope test, before they put me out, he came in and asked if i was ready and i told him not really. He asked me why and i explained and he said that you would be alright. Then he said okay "Let's Roll" and that just made me ease into comfort knowing that he was right there by my side. The only time I was upset was when i found out he wasn't going to see me before my surgery. I wanted to hear the words that he says which is "Let's Roll." Those words make me feel that i am good hands with him.

Future patients should know that it does take time to make an appointment and to see him, but if you want to get it done earlier then six months, this is not the Dr. for you. Knowing that Dr. Wilson and his staff wanted the best for me and having all these tests run was little hard but after a while you realized that these tests were for a reason and good reason too. Knowing that they want the best should help in finding the right doctor. He wants to make sure everything is alright and there is nothing wrong with you before hand. I would rate Dr. Wilson a 10++++ for excellence surgical competence and bedside manner.

By the way he does admit that his surgery is better then his artistic skills.:0)

I met Dr. Wilson at the WLS seminar in January, 2003. I knew from the start that he was the surgeon I wanted. He was thorough and very up front. My first visit with him was in February, 2003, where he outlined all the steps in my journey. I finished all my pre-surgery testing at the beginning of June and submitted my insurance request shortly thereafter. I next met with Dr. Wilson in July of 2003, where we discussed my tests results and plotted our next move while waiting for the insurance company decision. Unfortunately, that decision came back negative...and I had another set back with DVT's, spending 14 days in the hospital. I almost gave up on the whole process at this point, but I remembered Dr. Wilson's words of encouragement and kept on pushing. In January of 2004, my employer changed insurance carriers and we reapplied through the new insurance carrier, Humana and we had approval in 48 hours. Dr. Wilson scheduled my IVC filter for March 17, 2004 and he was right there with me through the whole process. Now we have a surgery date of May 26, 2004. My next visit with Dr. Wilson is April 6, 2004, at which time we will discuss the final steps to my surgery. I know he will be as supportive and encouraging as he has been all along. In my opinion, Dr. Wilson is a major "10" among "10's"!

I had my consult with Dr. Erik Wilson on Feb. 17th, 2004 and I was very impressed with him. He is a very personable person and is willing to listen as well as educate. Although I am soooo ready to hurry up and get this done, I respect and greatly appreciate all the preliminary test I must go through for the surgery.

I had my first appointment for a VBG to RNY revision with Dr. Wilson. It took a month and a half to get in to see him. He is very busy. There are only so many appointments open for new patients and the others are reserved for post-ops. He was very professional. I had been to the seminar and had all of my reports ready for him. I took my X-Rays from my UGI. He was very serious about the risks of a revision. He just kept talking about it. Finally, I said---put risk into a term that I can understand. He said that if I needed it--a heart bypass would be along the same lines. One of the problems is that Dr. Harberg did a Nissen Fundoplication (where you wrap the stomach around the esophogus). I throw up 2-3 times per day. My staples are gone and my band is not in the correct spot. He stressed that a leak was my big problem. I really liked him. He was very serious and wanted me to have my husband there for the next visit. He asked for the support of my entire family on this. I believe totally in his skill, but the fact that they all work together as a team in the practice, is comforting to me. He wants to do another EGD and get a better idea about the Nissen. Dr. Legett did the first one when I was considering him. He seems to be a great surgeon. I have to have the VBG fixed, so I need to press on through with it and hope for the best.

I met Dr. wilson at his meeting that he makes all patients attend before being seen in office. The group of doctors he is with are very nice. The meeting was very informative. He stressed the pros and cons of the surgery and really talked about the risks in detail. It helped me to make a decision to proceed with my journey. His office is very nice and helpful. I don't live in houston so i am having all the pre-testing done in my hometown. I have called numerous times to ask questions about what I needed from different specialist and they always returned my calls and helped me. I was glad to hear that he makes his patients see a dietician because I haved researched about the surgery but don't know alot about the after care and specific diet i need to be on. When i went in for my first consultation I brought my mother and grandmother in to ask any questions that I might not think of and also because they will be my helpers after surgery. He and his nurse practitioner patiently answered all of our questions. My mother is very nervous about the surgery and is my devil's advocate. He agreed with her on many of the questions she asked. He never sugar coated the risks and spoke very openly on all the after surgery complications, also. In all, I would highly recommend him.

I met Dr. Wilson at the group meeting they have in Houston. Then I met him on October 28, 2003 for my first consultation. He is wonderful. He is very young but very knowledgeable. I love how he tells you that you need to do research and more research so that you are making the right choice for yourself. The office staff is wonderful. Connie his nurse is great. There was nothing I can say that I didn't like. I was extremely impressed when I found out that Dr. Wilson was going to be the one performing my upper GI. I suppose I was just going to have a tech do it. This was my husbands first opportunity to meet him and he said he liked his bedside manner. I have to agree it was great. I go for the results of my test on December 30th. I can't wait. I am ready for a new year and a new me. I will update after I find out what is next. Dr. Wilson recommended that my husband go with me to the group meeting so that he can know risks involved just like I do. We are planning to do that at the first of January.

I liked Dr. Wilson from the first time I saw him. He was perfesional yet personal, he made me feel that he truely care about my situation and was glad to help me. My impression of him never changed because he never changed he has always been receptive and interested in my case. His office staff is extremely helpful yet bombarded with patients. There is nothing I can think of that I didn't like about Dr. Wilson.
The only advise I can give to future patients is to have patients, because Dr. Wilson has many patients and the process is long. But very well worth it. Dr. Wilson and Connie (his nurse)continue to emphasize the importantance of aftercare.There is a planned structured aftercare program that all patients receive prior to surgery.Dr. Wilson has never made light the risk factors of this surgery. He will explain all possiblities. On a scale of 1 to 10 (being least liked and 10 being fantastic) Dr. Wilson is definately a 10. Dr. Wilson is an all around doctor his surgical competence must be great because I had absolutely NO post-surgical problem. As a matter of fact I had surgery on a Friday morning and I was on my way home by Sunday afternoon. His bedside manner and aftercare have also be the best I could have every hoped for. I know that noone is perfect but I can tell you from experience, Because I work at a hospital with many doctors and surgeon,(how think they are God) and I can truthfully say that Dr. Wilson may not be prefect, but you know what, he comes damn close!!!