Sage Bariatric Institute Bariatric Center

Dr Pilcher was very impressive.
He was extremely nice and so very
well informed. He answered the few
questions I had and was very thorough
with his explanations. He is making sure
that everything is covered. I received
a copy of the letter he sent the next
day to my insurance company. I had my
appointment with him on 02/28/01. I
then had a sonogram(sp)on my gallbladder;
a nuclear stress test on my heart; and a
sleep study for sleep apnea. I did all of
this on 03/08/01. He wants me to be on a
c-pap machine at least two weeks prior to
my surgery. He says that I am a good cand-
idate for a Lap RNY, but did inform me that
if he has any complications with it he will
switch to the Open. He informed me of the
risks especially due to being a heart patient.
Overall, I know I will be in very good hands
with him as my surgeon. I trust him with my
life.....

Dr. Pilcher is wonderful. He very personable and caring plus funny. His office staff I was not impressed with but with being in the medical field myself I am usually a tough customer to deal with.

he is the best he is very nice and a great men. he is there when you need him.

When I first started going to the meetings, Dr. P wasn't even there yet. When he came on board, I was skeptical about him, because of his age and experience. I was totally loyal to Dr. Selinkoff. After a few meetings, I started warming up to Dr. P when I realized he was just as competent as Dr. S and just as knowledgeable. I also liked that he had his own "style" and that he and Dr. S didn't always agree on every aspect. I am completely confident in both Dr. P's and Dr. S's abilities. I have chosen Dr. P for 2 reasons: 1) I could see him sooner than Dr. S, and 2)Dr. P has a softer side; what I mean is, I love both doctors equally for different reasons, but when I come out of surgery, I am thinking that I would like a soft, fluffy, "oh you poor baby" kind of thing. While I am usually like Dr. S in everyday life - no nonsense, tell it like it is - after surgery I have a feeling I'm not gonna feel like anybody getting in my face!!
I trust them both completely, and since they try to assist each other, I feel like I'm getting the best of both worlds!!

I was kind of put off, reading all these gushy comments by everyone, and no one saying anything bad - it seems kind of fake. But I assure you, I have seen them both far too many times, and I can say that I have no negative comments, either! I have not found anything about them to complain about (and I have looked!) I feel totally confident that they have my best interests at heart and they believe in this surgery enough to do what it takes. This is not just a job to them, they take it very personally, and have said so. One more reason to love them!

I cannot be happier, more thrilled, ecstatic about Dr. Pilcher!! He is thorough, patient and sincerely concerned. I am completely comfortable putting my life in his hands.

He participates in the monthly support groups and emphasizes the importance of attending.

On a scale of 1-10 I would rate him a 10+!

I had my surgery 01-06-2000.
The best thing I ever did. I have lost 95 pounds
and I would do it again in an instant
Dr. Pilcher was wonderful, as well as the girls in his office.
I have recommended this procedure to my niece and she had the surgery in Illinois about 4 months ago.

Dr. Pilcher was extremly kind. However, my husband was very surprised with Dr. Pilcher's honesty and how straight forward he was. That's a Big plus, because my husband had alot of questions since both my daughter and I will be having the surgery. Dr. Pilcher explained both the good side of having this surgery as well as the risk involved with the surgery. Dr. Pilcher even took the time to ask my daughter questions and he wanted to know how she felt the surgery. His office staff are also very kind.
So far I have been very pleased with Dr. Pilcher and the entire staff.

Walking into Dr. Pilcher's office is very calming. The staff and support are very kind and treat you with a great amount of respect. After meeting with Dr. Pilcher I found him to be very personable and helpful. He talks to you in layman terms and when you leave his office after inital visit I was very comfortable with putting my life into his hands. He discussed risk factors and things he wanted me to accomplish before having the surgery. I have not attended his support group as of yet but have every intention on doing so. My next appointment is February 26.

Dr. Pilcher was wonderful. He was very informative and comforting. He told me if I had any questions after I left to just e-mail him and he would be glad to answer any questions. I am scheduled for January 22, 2001. I am looking forward to a new life.

I loved him from the 1st time i met him. He is very personable and caring toward obesity.

I love him even more now. He has given me a 2nd chance at life.

Very knoledgeable.

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He is very caring and not ever condisending..

If you call his office he returns your calls immeadiately.

Yes.
Watched a film and was given all positives and negatives..

The best doctor in the world....

Both..