Pacific Bariatric Surgical Medical Group, Inc. Bariatric Center

My surgeon was wanderful from the start. Very warm and made me feel at ease. The more he talked the more I liked him. The office staff was great. My contact person for the surgeon had this surgery herself. Then came to work for him. So she could really relate. After care was talked about the most important part of our visit. They provide a wonderful support group. He talked some about the risk and reasured me that it really has the same risks as any other surgery. I had done so much research myself that I took over the conversation. We talked about the blood clots and all the other risks. Pacific Bariatric Group made me feel that they really care. I work in the medical field and I know lip service when I hear it. I think that Dr Bermans surgical competence is the most important then a great bed side manner makes him able to make the patient feel at ease. This is just my personal impressions of my own personal experience. I encourage you to do your own research and form your own oppinions.

My first impression of Dr. Zorn was that he was a very gentle person with a good sense of humor. He addressed all my questions before I was able to ask them. I felt very comfortable with him. I am very glad he is my surgeon. The ladies working his front desk were a little short but that seemed to be because they were under stress. Any time I have called the office everyone I have spoken too has been helpful & supportive. Lori, the Kaiser processor, is great. She is helpful and interested in making sure everythnig is in order. Laverne was very pleasant and spent several minutes talking to me about support groups & protein powder. The nurses were great. Dr. Zorn emphasized both what I need to to do before & after surgery. He also explained the risks to me.. Overall I think he is going to be a fantastic surgeon and I have complete confidence in him! I will post after surgery to let everyone know about his bedside manner. Overall I rate him a 10++ and can't think of anything negative to say about him.

I met with Dr. Zorn on Thurs. Oct. 17. He is wonderful. He informed me about everything that would happen. I have every confidence in him. He's a good guy.

I have Dr. Rumsey. He was very professional, kind and considerate. He took the time to answer any questions. The office staff were very helpful and busy. I had my other two appointments and I am now waiting for a surgery date.

I appreciated Dr. Rumsey's straightforwardness. He was compassionate but not gooey. He came to see us before surgery and seemed to be genuine in his concern and cheer. He sought out my husband after I had gone injust before he went in to perform the surgery just to let him know how well it would go. I appreciate Dr. Rumsey very much.

I have only met Dr. Zorn once, he seemed like a nice man. During my consult he explained that I had the option of choosing the Lapriscopic surgery and how it is done. The office staff seemed nice although when I call I can't seem to get anything but voice mail and no call backs.

My first impression of Dr. Zorn was that he is very knowledgible. And, he should be. He is the Chief Surgeon. I met with him for my consult, and while can't have the closed procedure I had hoped for, I know I'm in excellent hands. His office staff were very helpful. Customer service is key at Pacific Bariatrics. I was expected at each stage of the process. If I had to pick out something negative it would be scheduling. Dr. Zorn said they were scheduling into October when in fact they were scheduling into December. Structured aftercare is in the form of written material and the program that Kaiser has developed in coordination with PB. I'll tell you more as the story unfolds.

I don't know how many of you believe in "synchronicity", but as it turns out, this man did the surgery on the breast cancer that my mother had in November of '99. I did not make any such connections when I started this process, but on the day that I went for the 3 medical consults, I started having the strangest sense of deja vu. Imagine my surprise when I found out that he was the surgeon who successfully got rid of the breast cancer for my mom! Needless to say, I am feeling very "well-protected" by the "powers to be" about my surgery.

Dr. Rumsey was so awesome, He's the first doctor, besides my promary care phasycian who i felt cared about me. He hugs me. and his face brightens up when i am in the room. Now i only notice this because i have had doctors in the past examine me from the door way and never once even look me in the face. I have had no complications other then a fever that resolved it self postoperativly. So his technique has to be perfect.=) But he made me feel special and caredfor. That I was someone WORTH saving. to a large person Worth is always an issue. Dr. Rumsey is in the right business. I thank God I was placed in his hands I have a new life now. Thank you Dr. Rumsey for your spirit and answering your calling.=)No i have NOTHIG NEGATIVE to say about him.

When I frist met with my Doctor he was the most postive person I had met and he told me how much I would benefit from having the surgrey and the staff at the hospital was wonderful. When it was time fro me to get out of the hospital he gave me really good advice to take home with me I really like the program and my surgeon was over all great.