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

JUST MET HIM TO DAY 5/9/06 AND HE IS A VERY NICE PERSON . AND HE HAS DONE SUGARY ON A FEW OF MY FRIENDS AND THEY ARE DOING GRATE AND WHEN I HAVE MY SUGARY I KNOW I WILL OK

Dr. Coirin was very friendly. My contact with him was VERY limited. I first shook his hand an the gurney on the way to the O.R. However, he seems to have done remarkable work, my post-op recovery has been a breeze, I was released from the hospital on the third day (surgery was Friday, was released on Sunday). So in the matter of the highest importance, quality of work, Dr. Coirin can't be beat.

I have not met with my surgeon yet, but I did meet the PA. I was really impressed with him. He gave me the oportunity to ask as many questions as I wanted to without feeling like he was in a hurry like most Doctors do. I left there feeling good and felt very imformed.

Dr. Coirin was awesome- very soft...gentle. The bruises were from the nurses and their blood-thinning belly shots! THANK God that the shots don't hurt!

He answered all of my questions, and was full of information.

His office staff is really great- they helped so much, and were not bothered (well, at least that they said to us!) by my husband's many, many questions, which were also my questions!

Everyone was sure to let me know the risks, and they have a follow-up program and support groups... I do live a couple hours away, so I might attend more groups in my area- but still come down for special speaker ones...like plastic surgery- even though right now I don't care if my body hangs to the floor- I will roll it up and tuck it in my britches before I want to share another hospital room with a NUT!

I would suggest Dr. Coirin to everyone- he has a wonderful staff that is very careful to make sure you are ready- and also requires a Psych (sp?... shrink) to evaluate you. He covers his bases, and that is good for me!

Dr. Coirin is great! Very professional and attentive along with a great bedside manner. I met before the surgery and he was great! He even took his time to answer my dad's questions- he obviously hasn't been doing his research lol. Thanks Dr. Coirin!

I like him. I haven't had my surgery yet as i have to lose weight first and preliminary testing. I liked the staff.
Well, it is over a year and i had my surgery and some complications and Dr. Coirin was right there taking care of me and the hospital staff was great as well. His office does emphasize aftercare. The risks were explained to me. He is definately a competant surgeon and has a great bedside manner and is easy to talk to.

It's been over 2 yrs. now and I haven't seen Dr. Coirin since march, 2005, however, I remember him like it was yesterday, literally. He was so generous with his knowledge and insight of the W.L. surgeries offered and the pros and cons of each. My husband and I attended a conference in Manteca in July of 2003. It was handled very well. We both felt good about what we learned. Dr. Coirin graciously answered ea. question afterward without hesitation. Over the course of 18 mos. he emphasized the need to stay with the program and strictly adhere to exercise, vitamins, protien first, water, etc. I was always greeted by a friendly and supportive staff at his office. Karen and Sonja took care of any insurance queries I may have had. They were busy, yes, but, never had a discouraging or impatient attitude with me. Dr. Coirin is the most sincere physician I've ever known. His thoroughness and kindness is to be commended. Thank you, Dr. Coirin for giving me the tools to choose a more fulfilling life. .......These are my personal feelings and observations. Oh, I do remember the camera was broken once and I didn't have an updated picture that day. That's my negative comment.

I really liked Dr. Coirin, he is very good at explaining things. At the last moment I also got the silastic(?) band put on my pouch which he always has one in his pocket to explain it. I felt like i was in the best of hands. His office is also very nice and willing to help in any way. They always seem to remember your name even wen you call.

I cannot say enough about Dr. Coirin. He is one of the most caring and engaged doctors I have ever met. I have had a long hard struggle so far and everytime I am stuck and I can't get past this office person or that call center jerk or I just don't know what to do next, I run into him in a support meeting (imagine that a Dr. who GOES to every support meeting OMG he isn't for real I swear) and he compassionately assists me. Gives me advice and tells me who in his office to contact and how to deal with them AND AND.. he actually tells that person about my situation so that they are not completely stupid when I call.... Le Sigh... I love Dr. Coirin. If Dr. Coirin does anything wrong, I have yet to see it. He is my new hero.

When I first met Dr. Coirin, I thought he was good at what he does. He made me feel comfortable. He even answered all the silly questions my sister was hounding him with. I still think that he is good at what he does. He explained everything. He has both, surgical competence and a great bedside manner. The office and the hospital have a great structured program.