OCC Lap Band Surgery Specialists Bariatric Center

My first impressions was that Dr. Lopez is a very professional man, with very little in bedside manner area, but after surgery he appeared to be very concerned. The staff were very professional, organized and friendly. Dr. Lopez is always in a hurry and has a shortness about him, but if you start asking him questions, he opens up and talks your leg off. Dr. Lopez has done a great number of lap-band procedures that chances for problems is much less. Dr. Lopez does recommend that you visit a doctor closer to your home for continued care. His after care program is very structured and easy to follow. Dr. Lopez did take the time to explain any problems that might arise due to the surgery. I would give him a 9 of a 1-10 rating. His surgical competence was his greatest asset.

My first impression was that he was very compassionate and understanding and took time to listen to me.

My impression is still the same.

His staff leaves alot to be desired. They do NOT return phone calls or emails.

His staff. Period!

To have follow up doctors set up in the area where they live prior to surgery.

Not much on after care discussed.

NO after care program I know of set up.

He was very thorough in his description of what the risks were of having this and any surgery.

Surgical competence and bedside manner were excellent in my opinion.

My total experience was great, from begininning-current. Dr. Lopez is an excellent surgeon & compassionate person towards his patients.

I did all of my scheduling via phone and email, so I did not meet Dr. Lopez until the night before my surgery. He was very courteous and understood the trials and tribulations of the M.O. person. He takes great pride in helping us achieve our goals.
He has a fantastic staff who are all extremely helpful.
I had all of my pre-op work done the day of surgery. Surgery went great, I was only in the hospital for 3 days, most of which I slept. I then went to a hotel for one day before flying back home.
The only thing that I was disappointed in is that no one helped me to find a fill doctor in the U.S. for aftercare. I am desperately in need of a fill, and cannot find a doc who is accepting patients of Mexican docs.
Overall, I would rate Dr. Lopez a 10! He is kind and most of all knowledgeable. He has performed over 1,000 of these lap band surgeries. Even though I only met him 24 hours prior to surgery, I totally trusted in him.