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

I really liked Dr. Coirin he seemed to be a very kind and caring person. I still have the same opinion of him now. His office staff are very busy all the time and sometimes and unorganized but they are getting better. Everyone there seems nice. There was nothing that is disliked about him. Up to now I really like Dr. Coirin he is very nice and from what I have heard he has a great bed side manner. They whole office puts a big emphasize on after care and wants to make sure that you follow there instruction very carefully so that you will have a very successful outcome. He address all the risks of the surgery and they have sent me to many classes to learn all about the ins and outs of the surgery. My overall rating on Dr. Coirin is great he is a good man and I have full trust in his ability. I frell that both surgical competence and bedside manner are equal.

Dr. Coirin was very polite . I first met him during the seminar and I was very impressed.
My Husband came with me to the consultation because he wasnt able to come to the seminar with me. Dr. Coirin took his time and explained everything surgically to my husband that would be done to me. He told us both all the risks that were involved and then asked us if we had any questions. The staff was good ...I had to wait a half hour past my appointment time but that was okay ..I can not recall in any doctors office that I have been too that has called me on time.. :o) It was all worth it....Now Im just looking forward to the surgery !!
Hopefully very SOON

My initial impression of Dr Coirin was that he was knowledgeable and genuinely interested in answering my questions and helping me reach my goal of having the surgery.

I found him very informative and professional. When I attended the informational meeting prior to choosing a surgeon, he was the surgeon to discuss the surgical procedure and answer any questions that people had. He has worked with patients with my spinal condition and has great success in treating them. I also find great comfort in knowing he has not lost any patients that he has done surgery on... not even after surgery.

Dr. Coirin works with Dr. Coates whom is also a wonderful surgeon. Their office staff is VERY knowledgeable and very very friendly. Dr. Coates also has not lost any patients with this surgery and they have performed thousands of surgeries. I think they make a great team of surgeons for the WLS center. They do emphasize the risks involved and go over anything that concerns me. I had already done a lot of my research so I had minimal questions for Dr. Coirin.

I will learn more though once I get my final surgery approval and go to the dietician and learn the specifics of aftercare. I have already learned about some of it but I know I have more to go over once my surgery date is set.

I went to the seminar and was able to get in for a consult appointment the next day. The staff was very pleasant, and I had dealt with them previously, to find out what things I needed so I could speed up the process. Sandy was very helpful on the phone, and told me I needed to get my psych evaluation done, and possibly another sleep study (although I found out later that mine was only two years' ago and was sufficient).

I met with Dr. Coirin, who had done my previous cholecystectomy some 20+ years' before. I was one of his first laparoscopic cases he had done, and I liked him then. He was so patient and honest. He did not make me feel rushed and gave me plenty of opportunity for questions. He is a very caring man, and I liked the idea that he met with his patients for the consult, and not his PA.

I am currently dealing with Hilary to get insurance approval. I am now told that my insurance is one of the most difficult to get approved (and I work for the hospital!!!). She is awesome, and makes sure her phone calls are returned and is great!

i liked him very much i was very comfortable with him.

Talked to you as a person. No my impressions keep getting better after every visit even with his staff there all great.

I found Dr Coirin to be very supportive and caring. He seems very commited to the work he does and not demeaning in any way. He is VERY skilled as a surgeon and I knew I was in good hands. My biggest issue is the conflict in information between the hospital support program, the NP/PA and the MD. I can ask one question and get several answers. The diet here is all protein until 75% of excess body weight loss---VERY difficult and very impractical to follow. Conflicting information about nutritional supplements also. I would still trust him again.

He is very calm, professional and has a gentle spirit. He is thorough in his explanation of the surgery, it's benefits and the possible complications. I left the office excited and hopeful for my future.

My experience with Sonia in the office was disappointing prior to surgery. It felt like she dropped the ball several times. I do realize it was a hectic period for the office staff as they moved from Manteca to Modesto during this time period. However, after surgery, she was much more helpful. She proved to be a great help in the first three months post-op time when I had some problems with malabsortion of vitamins B1 and B12 and dehydration. I came to appreciate her competence and helpfulness.

I came home from the hospital yesterday after having the lap RNY surgery. I have great confidence in Dr. Coirin. He emphsizes a life-long commitment to after-care. I believe Dr. Coirin has the best reputation for bariatric surgery in our Central Valley of California. Dr. Coirin has a kind warm manner. I appreciated that he didn't speak down to me and took the time to carefully answer my questions. He emphasizes the important of life long commitment to healthy life choices. They have a thorough aftercare program.

My first impression is he really knows his stuff and is quite patient. His office staff is friendly and so warm! He is a calming person who is more than happy to talk with about this surgery. He explains the surgery and risks thoroughly and without hesitation. Surgical competence and bedside manner are pretty neck and neck for me. His laugh is the best...such a great one and really makes me giggle and smile. Good, hearty laugh. I trust him implicitly with this surgery I'm about to have. Thanks buddy for my new life ahead of me...you've given me a great tool and new lease on life!