Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric Center

1) First Impression was a Lasting Impression he had me when he brought God into the picture.rn2) My impression of him has not changed over time.rn3) His office staff is awesome and they really work with you to make the process a breeze.rn4) I can not say that there is anything that I disliked about him.rn5) Future patients should know that with him it is all about God being in the operating room. He is also a Bariatric Service of Excellence award recipient and voted one of the top doctors in Dallas.rn6) He emphasizes lots of aftercare and has programs in place to support.rn7) He has a very structured program. Especially the Pre-Op diet, he will know if you cheat.rn8) He addressed the risk of surgery very plainly. He laid all the cards out on the table. He even does the seminars himself. Very hands on.rn9) Overall I would give him 9 out of 10 because there is always room for improvement. :)rn10) I will give you updates on whether his surgical competence or bedside manner is better after surgery.rn

Dr. Long is very friendly and informative. His staff are very friendly and helpful as well. They set up all of your appointments and make sure all the paperwork is done. This was a huge plus to me. Dr. Long works with a nurse practioner, Kelly Osborne CRNP, and she too is very helpful and supportive. There is a bariatric team you work with that far exceeded my expectations. I feel very comfortable with my decision to have Dr. Long and his team take care of me.

1. He was intellegent with a great sense of humor.rn2. yesrn3. On the ball and very caringrn4. Too much in a hurryrn5. He seems to be a very caring manrn6. He says it's importantrn7. Yes, he doesrn8. They address the risks in a paphlet rn9.1-10 ...I'd give him a 7 rn10 Both need to be there.

After going through the \"pre\" WLS already once with another doc....I though that attending Dr. Nicholson's seminar was going to be a waste of time. WRONG! Dr. Nicholson holds his own seminars so you get to meet and get a feel for his knowledge base. My first impression was very high. I'm a medical professional myself, and I feel that he did a fantastic job answering questions and in explaining the procedure as a whole. I worked with Christina in the office. She was awesome. She's also a patient.......who by the way looks fantastic!! Christina kept me up to date weekly on what was going on and what they needed. Dr. Nicholson worked with her in ordering extra labs and stuff that would make my submittal look just a bit better!! Great teamwork! My consultation went well also. Dr. Nicholson stressed the aftercare program as well as working very close with a dietician on staff. I will update more after the surgery..........

I have researched bariatric surgeons in the Dallas, TX area and truly believe that Dr. Nicholson exceptionally well qualified and who I want to perform my surgery. He is the director over the bariatric program at Baylor-Dallas and Baylor-Plano. At the WLS seminar I attended, he spoke indepth about the risks/benefits of WLS verses continuing to live as a morbidly obese person. He spoke for 2 1/2 hours and answered every question from the attendees. My initial impression is that he is confident in his ability to help patients achieve their goals and has a very thorough aftercare program. I submitted my application for WLS and have received a response from the insurances specialists at his office in less than a week. I am very excited about moving forward toward WLS. Most importantly, and most exciting to me, is my husband, who intially said I was crazy to consider WLS, is now himself wanting to have WLS! I am looking forward to a long, healthy life together!!

I went to his seminar in May. I was very impressed. He was informative, had a great personality. I left the seminar with a very good feeling about the program. The staff since then have been great in helping get everything in order.

I really liked him and his staff are all wonderfull,they are there if I have a question or a problem . I would highly recommend Dr Nicholson and his staff. I had great care and after care has been great.

I was very impressed with Dr Nicholson and his staff. They make you feel very comfortable and at ease and there is no pressure to committ. They are funny and kind and very caring. If you have any questions or fears they are always ready and willing to answer your questions and ease your fears. If they don't have the answers they will find you someone who can.rnrnElizabeth is the staff nutritionist and she provides with all the information you will need to have a successful weight loss before and after surgery.rnrnHospital care during the surgery and after has been great! The people I have dealt with at Baylor have become friends. I have had other surgeries and the care I received in the other hospitals was nothing compared to the wonderful nurses and staff that took care of me at Baylor Plano.rnrnI would highly recommend Dr Nick and Baylor Plano to anyone considering this type of surgery!

Dr Long is wonderful, so is the staff. I cant say good enough things about them. I had the lapband in february, and whenever I have a question or concern they immediately answer it. rnDr Long is very thorough, he goes over all of the various surgery options with you, and makes sure you are making the best decision for yourself. He clearly explains all the details of the surgery and what to expect. rnThe program is great as well. A comprehensive before and aftercare program is required and monthly support groups are great. Dr Long makes you feel like you are in great hands, and he has such an excellent bedside manner. I highly recommend him and the program. In my opinion, its the only place to go in DC!

His staff is easy to work with and while you have to work to get the info to them they are taking care of the submitting and such. They also call back within reasonable amounts of time. rnrnAfter meeting him at the office, he had a good air about him. He's honest which I like, he's pretty funny which makes me feel better. He tells it like it is such has him saying you can't eat everything and there is only so much he can do to help you, you must do this on your own. His bedside manner is great fun and upbeat.rnrnI meet with him at the Balyor Plano hospital and it's a very nice place. I felt welcome there and the staff is very nice. I felt very comfortable during my short stay.rnrnDr. Nicholson's assistant saw me 1.5 weeks after surgery and everything looked ok. A few days later I've developed a reaction to the glue and have had some issues. I was able to get a hold of Dr. Nicholson very easily and saw him quickly. rn