Surgical Weight Loss Center at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Bariatric Center

Dr. Turnquest is very patient and caring. rnThe office staff very nice most of time. Be sure to get information in writing. Whom ever you talk to be sure to get their name for point of reference. Dr. Turnquest is supportive. I like that he speaks straight forward. He is well educated in the field and pulls not punches with you. Straight to the point kind of doctor.rnAfter care-two weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months visit. I am also able to call his office and speak with a nurse, ofter time the doctor would call me back. Repeat many times the risk.rnSurgical competence and bedside manner, If I had to choose surgical competence. Dr. Turnquest is a great doctor. I appreciate his approach of do not worry be happy attitude. Things that I think is an emergency he may feel that they are not, but through it all he will be patient with you and your issues. I love Turnquest and highly recommend him to everyone.

Dr Turnquest's name was given to me by a Co-worker. From the moment I met him, I realized everything she said was true. He was very thorough in his explanation of the procedure, risks and what to expect. But his kindness and softspoken manner completely put me at ease. His staff has been thorough and efficient, too. Of course surgical competence is of the utmost importance, but his bedside manner is necessary and very much appreciated. This is a life changing procedure with potential risks involved. I don't want anyone to sugarcoat anything, but I don't want them to scare me to death either. So far I am completely comfortable with how everything has progressed to this point. We'll see After the surgery.

Baylor College of medicine offers a Comprehensive Bariatric Program and they hold free information sessions every month. This was where I first met Dr. Sherman. He spoke to the group about the 2 bariatric procedures they offer, the RNY and the Lapband. rnrn Together with Dr. Sweeney, Dr. Sherman exudes knowledge a vast knowledge about these procedures and answered every question that was thrown their way with ease and confidence. They gave the group pamhlets to take home, and encourage everybody to research and ask questions before committing to these procedures that is life-altering, as they sressed out.rnrn Thier comprehensive bariatric program is really well thought out. Monica, their coordinator really follows through with insurance and paperwork, that made me feel I had a guradian angel watching over me, and making sure that this happens for me. She hounded the insurance company for me, and kept me updated on everything that was going on. rnrn Sabrina, their nutritionist, and Rose, their nurse practitioner, were also very knowledgeable about the procedures and guided me really with the preop stuff I haad to deal with. Sabrina was open to receiveing questions via email and even responded to my call of plea during the 1st few days of my preop liquid diet at late in the afternoon, while she was at another state! Talk about dedication to their work.rnrn My actual meeting with Dr. Sherman was also full of information. He really delved deep into and stressed the importance of their aftercare program and discussed in detail what i wil lbe expecting at 1 week one through 5 yrs out. He also addressed the risks of surgery in detail.rnrn He met with me again the day of surgery, and just gave me the reassurance I needed to hear that everything iwill be all right and that he will take care of me. Post op, I expected fellows or residents to check in on me. No! Dr. sherman came by to visit, 2 times, even 3 times a day while I was at the hospital, reviewing my vitals, and labs, and always reassuring me that everythings moving on track. rnrn overall, Dr. Sherman is a great surgeon, knowledgeable in his craft, and caring, approachable, compassionate, and one who will really make you feel at ease while talking to him. He has a great bedside manner. These traits are important so a patient will not feel threatened to ask questions and voice concerns. The fact that he's cute does not hurt at all either ; )

Dr. Choi is a very knowledgeable surgeon who is easy to talk to and a great listener. I feel very well informed as a pre op patient. The staff at Danbury Hospital's Bariatric Weight Loss Center have been wonderful, friendly and extremely positive. I feel well taken care of and greatly understood. Aftercare is greatly emphasized and the support meetings I have attended have been inspirational and terrifically informative. My nutritionist, Mary Lou, is a amazing wealth of information and a positive influence.

I like many of you looked far and wide for a fantastic Bariatric surgery and my surgeon Laura Choi MD is one of those. First she has as they say in the surgical business amazing and talented hands. Warm kind and gentile lady. Dr. Choi went out of here way to help my wife feel at easy and comfortable. She meets you were you are. I am just home from the hospital for a few days so will be able to add more as I start to experience it.

Great Surgeon!

I have to tell you a funny story. When considering WLS, I decided to attend a support group meeting at Danbury Hospital just to see what it's all about. I was intrigued by what I heard. All these praises for this wonderful woman doctor. So I went home and looked on my insurance website to see if Danbury Hospital or the doctor was in-network. Looked under \"bariatric surgery\" -- nothing at all in Danbury area. Bummer. Looked up Dr. name. Nothing. Bummer. I was so disappointed. The following week I happened to look at the Danbury Hospital web site, and low and behold... a revelation. It's NOT not Dr. \"Joy\"!!!! It's Dr. CHOI! ha ha ha. Looked her up on the insurance web site and there she was! rnrnRead my December posting for more info on Dr. Choi.

I loved Dr.Turnquest. He really takes the time to get to know the patient. I first went to Dr.Legget and knew I had to look for another surgeon. Thank goodness my husband works at the hospital and found Dr.Turnquest. I would recommend him to anyone that is thinking of wls and lives in Houston on the NW side of town. He works out of Northwest Hospital and is the best.

Dr Turnquest is my Hero ~~~rnHe was great from the beginning !!rnI am 3 mos post op and feel fabulous !!rn-52 lbs !rnI give him a perfect 10 !!

So down to earth...