ProMedica Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric Center

Well from the pic that looked like it was posted here I was kind of shocked. I was like whoa something was wrong.lol Well I was actually relieved but I was nervous he looks very stern at first but after talking to him I felt very at ease. All the women are wonderfull they are very comforting. Because I have done alot of research on my own I was kind of aware of what was going to happen and so I could easily understand what the were saying so It was really great.
MY OVERALL THOUGHTS ARE THAT THEY ARE 100% SUPPORTIVE.

Shannon was very nice and to the point. She made sure I knew what I was getting into and stressed the importance of keeping to the surgeons diet after surgery.

I originally went to see Dr White for a hernia repair and at that time I asked him for information of WLS. Dr. White was awesome. I haven't had my surgery yet but he and his nurses made me feel very important and comfortable. When I talked to him about my weight and how much I wanted to have the surgery he treated me like family. I felt very comfortable with the way he talked to me. I didn't feel like I was just a paycheck. Dr White stressed the importance of the nutritionist not only before the surgery but also after surgery for at least a year. He also suggested WLS support groups. He was very adamant about the dietitian, physical therapy before and after surgery, regular checkups, therapy for not only body changes but mental changes, and an exercise program that should start before surgery 3 times a week 30 minutes each time. If any of you have a choice to attend a WLS seminar don't make it a choice.....make it mandatory! You have to attend one. I was more confident and understood so much more afterward than I ever would have just going to the surgeons office.

Dr. White is a very quite and reserved man. I have had the pleasure of working with him giving anesthesia to his patients at The Toledo Hospital. His focus is on his work and what is at hand. In other words, he is a perfectionist and strives for the best. My first meeting with him lasted almost 2 hours! My husband and I were quite impressed. Before he even examined me he spent almost an hour with my husband and I explaining the procedure and answering our questions. We did not feel rushed and he stressed the importance of us understanding what was going to take place. He made sure I had realistic expectation about the outcome of the surgery too. His nurse Cathy was wonderful also. She made all the appointments necessary and scheduled the date for the surgery and stayed in close phone contact with you. I liked the fact that a dietician was involved as part of the over-all team approach. Aftercare with Dr. White is a life time process which really made me feel better about the entire ordeal. He was very frank in answering our questions and discussing our concerns about the risks and benefits associated with the procedure. He is top notch in my book and I trust him to do what is best for me.

Dr. Patrick White is a listener. He is quiet and let's you ask all the questions you want and then he asks his questions and explains everything to you. I have not changed my impression of him since my surgery. His RN Cathy is wonderful. She is somewhat abrupt and to the point, but she wants the patients to be successful.

For anyone in the Toledo area, Dr. White is a great surgeon, I wouldn't hesitate to send anyone to him.

Dr. White didn't talk to me about aftercare that much, he leaves it up to Cathy.

Dr. White has a support group that meets once a month.

Dr. White is a 10! My surgery went great and his bedside manner is awesome. He even helped me by tying up my clean hospital gown the day of my discharge. I was in the bathroom cleaning up when he came to see me and when I came out of the bathroom I was having difficulty with the gown and took care of it.

Dr. Kligman moved to Maryland after I was scheduled for surgery on October 6, 2004. I was lucky enough to get in with Dr. White and am now scheduled for November 3, 2004. Dr. White is very professional and explains everything. He insist that you understand everything about the surgery and requires that you meet twice with a dietician prior to surgery.

He is a very quite man. But very nice.
My impression never changed at any time.
Office staff - Some are very nice and some are very tuff. You have to just rember they have never had a weight problem before and even though they work in the dept. they will never know what we go thru.
Dr. White has a quite bed side manor.
Future patients - You just need to meet him for your self.
Aftercare? You are on your own they give you very little info.
Aftercare program - Yes once a month support group.
Risk of surgery - Yes they tell you all the risks.
Dr.White is a 10 overall.
He is a awesome surgen.

Dr. white was great, he is the kind of doctor that is quiet and to the point, just what I wanted. The office staff, esspecially Kathy was great. She helped me with the insurance and I was approved with the first try. Overall, I would rate Dr. White and his office staff a 9 out of 10 and I would suggest them to anyone. the nice thing is that He does not have a long waiting list either.

First impression, I liked him. Very patient and explained everything to me. The office staff has been great so far, also very helpful. They emphasize aftercare. I have a support group to go to already. They've stressed how important it is to listen to the dietician and learning how to eat after surgery. I also feel good because they stay with you for life adjusting when you come to see the doctor depending where you are post op. I am very comfortable with him.