The Surgical Weight Loss Institute of Kansas City Bariatric Center
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He is one of the first surgeons to perform the Lap-Band procedure. He was involved in trial surgeries before they proved it to be a safe procedure. The people in the office really take care of the pre-op and post-op care. I met Dr. De La Torre twice. Once during the pre-op session and, secondly, before I went into the OR. I had no problem with that. Some complained about his bedside manner, however, I felt like he did what expected him to do; which was to perform a successful surgery. Surgical competence was way more important to me than his beside manner.
Dr. De La Torre is an excellent surgeon. He's very serious about his work. I would have liked a bit of warm spontaneity in his bedside manner but others tell me he's very focused. I can accept that and know that he's got an awesome track record in the operating room. The Doc is a straight-shooter. He tells patients the truth even when one may not want to see it. He doesn't pretend that surgery is the answer to all of my problems and, as a straight-shooter, provides a strong aftercare program.rnrnHis staff handles the people side of the patients. Each of them is compassionate and empathetic to their patients. The practice's support group (meeting twice monthly) is the best!rnrnOverall, Doc's rating for surgical competence=11; bedside manner=7.
Dr De la Torre was very thorough and made sure that I didnt have any questions. His PA Della is awesome!! Very attentive. Even called me last night as well as today to make sure all is going well.
My surgeon was very friendly when I first met him. He is very personable. Through out the entire process of all the steps I had to complete in order to have the surgery, his office was wonderful about helping me get it all done. His staff was very friendly and personable. They make you feel like you are a part of the family. The Dr answered all my questions and my husbands too. He is very informative. He discussed the risks of surgery throughly. More than one to be quite honest as time progressed toward the actual date. If I had to rate my doctor I would definately recommend him to anyone. He is truely the best. His office has wonderful after care program. So if your having your surgery done, and you live near Columbia Missouri. Dr De La Torre is definately the Dr to consult. He is absolutely wonderful.
Everything that I researched about Dr. De La Torre and his team was correct. His staff is awesome and I have been very impressed with his approach to this surgery. He is conservative and has a great track record.rnrnThe DePaul Weight Loss Center has a very structured program from the very beginning and I feel confident that I have the ongoing support I need. rnrn
i had my first consult with dr. scott sept. 21. his office staff are the best. they make you feel at home. natalie, dr. scott's RN came in first to talk with me. and ask questions.she was very honest about everything. dr. scott was so nice. i was very comfortable talking with him. i would recommend dr. scott to anybody. even though i have not had surgery yet, i feel comfortable with my life in his hands.rnsorry i have not updated this. i have had all my tests done. i am having surgery on november 20th. yippeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!rnand i have been on an all liquid diet for 11 days now. went to see dr. de la torre (dr. scott's partner). so far i have lost 27lbs.rn03/24/07 boy has been a while since on updated this. well i had surgery nov. 20, 2006. it was the best thing i have ever done. i will never regret it. dr. scott and his staff are the best. as of today, i have lost a total of 100lbs. i have been glowing all day. i still have 100lbs. more to lose. i take it one day at a time. his office staff are very nice, courteous people. i would recommend dr. scott and dr. de la torre. they are the best.
