Antonio Coirin Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

My first impression of Dr. Coirin was that he was very knowledgeable. After my husband and I attended his seminar, we both decided he was the doctor for me. I contacted his office and was so impressed with his staff. They were able to answer my questions, and get me in for a consultation within a week from the time I first called them. They are all so pleasant to work with. I started this process on August 13, 2003 and just found out my surgery date is Sept. 11, 2003!!! Karen said this is the fastest turn around time for approval. I know with the knowledge of Dr. Coirin and his staff, my aftercare program will be fantastic. I can't image going somewhere else, when you can get tremendous knowledge right here in good old Manteca!!

Consultation: The consultation was on a day where he was swamped with appts with both pre and post ops. It was on 6/25 and it couldn't have lasted longer than 10 mins. There wasn't really much to discuss as I had attended his lecture that covered the basic facts about the procedure and complication risk factors.

Pre-op Surgical Appt: This appointment was more detailed than the consultation---which makes sense, because I'm actually having the procedure done. We discussed "my specific risks" which made me feel more comfortable with my decision.

Impression: My impression is that Dr. Coirin is equipped with the knowledge and experienced from the actual procedures he's performed and assisted in recent years. He's a member of various medical associations and there wasn't one question that he was unable to answer regarding my concerns of others' experiences on the OH memorial page. It's good to be psyched up about this procedure but at the same time it is extremely IMPORTANT to address ALL your concerns with the physician. Dr. Coirin openly communicated with me about the procedure and my recovery period. He stressed the importance of participating in the group's aftercare program.

Future patients should note that they should take this lifestyle change seriously---it is not something that will satisfy you cosmetically alone. It also, will require a lot of work in following the 4 steps to success which includes that dreadful activity EXERCISE. I must allow this tool to work for me by doing my part. Weight maintenace is up to me----the patient. Lord knows I don't want any revisions in the future....I don't know too many physicians that favor that idea.

I will update this section during Post-op in regards to surgical competence and bedside manner.

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ATTENTION: THE PRECEDING INFORMATION WITHIN THIS SECTION IS STRICTLY MY PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS OF MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE AND I AM NOT MAKING STATEMENTS OR REFERENCES ABOUT WHAT OTHER PEOPLE MAY EXPERIENCE.

when i first met Dr. Corin i just new my surgery was going to be a success He's very calm and makes sure his patients understand the whole procedure of this surgery is going to be gives u the time to ask questions I dont know somthing about Dr. Corin that made me feel very calm i was not nervous nor scare I want to THANK him again frum the bottom of my heart my surgery was July 17, 2003 its been 1 month and a half ive lost 44 pounds i feel great lots of energy i feel good about myself and best of alli am off one of the medications. I have ( had ) high blood pressure and thyroid . His staff is great also thanks for the support. It pay to have all that patience for my insurance to go through right, Sonja ; )

I have my initial consult scheduled with Dr. Coirin on 8/13/03. Will also attend his seminar that night. I have not met Dr. yet, but the office staff has always been friendly on the phone. And they sent the patient packet the SAME DAY. I felt that the girls on the phone were really LISTENING to me. I am looking forward to my consult in 2 weeks. I will update after that.

8/14/03 I attended the seminar last night, after meeting with Dr. Coirin earlier in the day. Again, the office staff has been wonderful. I did not have a long wait (I was prepared for an hour or more), and Dr. Coirin did not mind answering my FOUR pages of questions. He has a very structured aftercare program. He did discuss the risks of surgery, but since I have done a lot of research, and many of my questions had to do with risks, he did not dwell on them. He is very mild mannered, and has a good sense of humor. I would rate him a 10+.

For all of you preops researching surgeons, Dr. Coirin's current surgery count is around 160, plus note his many years of experience with laproscopic surgery!

Dr Coirin is a very pleasant, kind and caring physician..Takes his time with you, never being in a rush..
The office staff is always helpful and I appreciate all the effor just to get my disability papers returned in time to continue getting paid, both by the state and the company i work for.

I felt very well prepared and advised of all the possibilites associated with this surgery..Dr never down-played the fact that this is a major surgery with all the risks..
They have a great binder I was given with my first visit which was just a consultation, even before my health insurance approved the procedure..The binder was a big big help..I could go to it and find most answers to my questions whenevery i had them..The binder covers pre-op to reaching goal..So ahead of time one can see whats in store for them for life..The other thing that was really emphasized was the fact that this surgery is really just a "tool" the success or failure is up to me..I am relearning how to eat.
Dr Coirin is a comforting and confident presence..if he's confident in himself so should i be...

The only unpleasantness I experienced is coming out of the anethesia,but that's me, and the xray the next day checking for leaks, that was dreadful but necessary.

In the 2 classes I attended, 1 pre-op and 1 6 days post-op, I would like to see more info like the what, why, when, explained about eating..i am generally a noisy person and like to know what to expect if i eat this or why cant i have ice tea?? Some of the things taught to us come with no real explaination..I am an adult and i cant figure out for myself what to do and not to do after surgery with enough info to be informed..

I found that Dr. Coirin is very pleasant. He explains things in great detail, and no question seems trivial to him.

The office staff is INCREDIBLE. They put up with me calling almost every day to find out my approval status!

Aftercare is very high on their list. You have monthly check up appointments for at least the first year post-op.

I have only wonderful things to say about Dr. Coirin and his staff. Dr. Coirin has a wonderfully calm nature about him, and is very interested in answering my questions and concerns. His staff, in particular Sonia and Karen, are great about keeping me posted on every aspect of the approval and scheduling process. This office is very professional and organized.

Ok.. my first impression was not with Dr. Coirin...but with his staff. I have to give them 5 stars!! They are awesome!! I am never treated like that don't have time to hear from me on the phone... and if I have any questions, they're there to help me! Sonya is heaven sent! She has been a
really big help to me. She has even called me to let me know she's made appts for me etc... very cool...
Dr. Coirin was very professional... very eager to get the ball rolling... all in all.. i'm very impressed with the office I chose!

Dr. Coirin is a very nice doctor who is willing to answer all questions. He didn't make me feel ashamed of my weight or of failing so many diets. The office staff is very nice and informative. Dr. Coirin seems to be a very competent doctor and his bed side manners are excellent.

My first introduction to Dr. Coirin was at the 12/20/02 seminar about the surgery. He and the other surgeon, Dr. Coates were very helpful in explaining the surgery and aftereffects. They answered all of our questions. I am impressed with Dr. Coirin's patience and quiet confidence. He and Dr. Coates have done over 100 WLS surgeries so far.