Saint Luke's Center for Surgical Weight Loss Bariatric Center

Dr. Price is a nice guy and a good surgeon, but he has one of the worst run medical offices I have ever dealt with. My experience has been horrible with office cancelled appointments and 2 hours waits when you do have an appointment. I am 2 1/2 months post-op and I have only had one appointment-- my two week follow-up. I'm lucky I have not had any complications, but the idea that the office supports you with a multi-disciplined approach and aftercare is a joke. He only sees post-op patients on Thursdays which means appointments are limited and once you do have an appointment be prepared to have the office running at least a hour behind. Perhaps I am the only one who has had these problems, I don't know. I'm happy with my weight loss just a little frustrated with trying to schedule my work and travel around a medical office that doesn't seem to care if I come back in or not.

He is the most compassionate person in surgery I have ever met.rnI admior the man's talent, very skilledrnHis office staff is the BEST! Love everyone-the whole team works with you and works together! Its impressive to see that now adays!rnLove everything about my doctor!rnHe emphasize aftercare so much-him and his team have the whole deal, exercise, diet, mental health, everything!rnCan not change a thing! Excellent!!!rnBoth are very important! Can not have one with out the other in my opinion-(both are needed to completely succeed!

Dr. Price has been a life saver for me. My Internist for the last 28 years recommended GBS. I met with Dr Price and his support staff. They are all wonderful. I am a nurse in the hospital where the Weight Loss Clinic is located. I feel that the staff of the Clinic do all they can to keep my privacy. Although I am eager to share what a great experience I have had. The support I have been given before, during surgery, and now after surgery are outstanding. I have no negative feedback to offer.

Dr. Price is one of the nicest Doctor's I have met. My first phone call to his office I actually spoke with him. His office staff is great. He is a great surgeon & has a great bedside manner also.

Dr. Price is very up front and honest about weight loss surgery. His office staff is very knowledgeable and willing to work with patients. They are really good at answering my questions. This is just my opinion of my surgeon. I have had a great experience, so far! I am only 14 days post-op.

My first impression of Dr. Price was great. He is very friendly and willing to listen. His staff, Carla and Sandy, are top notch. Everyone is very concerned about you and your progress. As far as I am concerned, he is one of the best surgeons around. Aftercare is very important to this program too. There are monthly support group which you are encouraged to go. I find these support groups very helpful. At your follow-up appointments, you see the doctor, nurse, dietician, and the exercise physiologist. The consent session was great because it describes all possible complications, not just a general surgery consent. Both his surgical competence and bedside manner is outstanding. I am lucky to have Dr. Price and his team as my physician group. I just cannot say enough about him, Sandy, and especially Carla.

I found Dr. Price to be very personable and professional. My husband and I both felt immediately that he was passionate about bariatric surgery. Specifically, that his job was surgically provide a tool and the work was truly up to the patient to \"work the tool\" to be successful. The accountability is on the patient. It is not a \"magical cure\". Very confident, but at the same time approachable. rnrnI actually had heard his community talk twice and a presentation to the hospital medical staff before having my first appointment with him. I am a RN that works in clinical research therefore I came with numerous questions; he willingly answered all questions that we had at the initial appointment, then again at the pre-op visit. The hospital that I work for actually recruited Dr. Price to initiate a Surgical Weight Loss Program. One of the specific reasons for starting the program was for the number of staff and family members that would benefit. Dr. Price’s office manager and nurse clinician moved from Louisiana to Kansas City, MO too. rnrnDr. Price has a specific consent that is separate from the hospital surgical consent that makes sure that you are understand that you will need to:rn• Take Bariatric Vitamins for the rest of your lifern• 25% of daily Protein will need to come from Supplements Post-oprn• Requirements for follow-up visits and lab workrn• That I have received written instructions of post-op lifestyle, dietary changesrn• Monthly attendance to support group meetings is strongly encouraged.rnrnIn general, as far as my pre-op experience has been, I would highly recommend Dr. John Price M.D.rn10/12/07rnNow 2 weeks post op and doing great!! surgery went very well and my recovery was much better than anticipated. I have been walking more than 2 miles a day since 6 days post -op. Had my 2 week post-op visit and all is well. Would highly recommend ths program.

LOVE HIM and his Staff. Very comprehesive program.rnrnI feel I've been successful because of the support and care I get.rnrnI highly recommend Dr. Price!!rnrnI have had no problems. (never have thrown up, or had \"dumping\" issues).

Dr. Price is a very competent surgeon. He has always been friendly and has the time to speak with you. He has remained the same throughout my pre- and post- surgery visits. Dr. Price has a structured aftercare program, with lots of emphasis on nutrition and physical activities. I am 13 weeks out and have had no problems - only positive outcome. I would recommend him to anyone interested.

Dr. Price is a wonderful Dr. he understands the importance of obesity. Dr. Price has good bedside manners. He is concerned about the individual as well as the family. Dr. Price is heaven sent, he is a wonder Dr. that loves what he is doing. I would like Kansas City to know that they have the best, Dr. John Price, my surgeon.