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

Dr Coirin is awesome. Hes very softspoken, and extremely knowledgeable. I was very impressed to find out that he and his partner Dr Coates studied under Dr Whittgrove who devised this particular surgery. He made me feel very at ease, and reassured that everything should go smoothly. I was also very impressed with thier statistics. They have a very low rate of complications so you know they are awesome!
His office staff simply ROCKS. JSonja and Karen are the most awesome thing ever. She tells you like it is, but never lets you get scared. So far my experience with them all has been nothing but perfect and smooth.

POST OP REMARKS: Dr Coirin is truly the King of Laprascopy!! My incisions are all so small they look like my cat got me with a claw!!! He is very sensative as well, and takes the time each morning and before surgery to talk to you to make sure you arent in pain and that your head is in the right spot! PLUS the radiology doc said my little pouch is so perfect when he saw it on the films, even HE was impressed!!!!!!!
Susan the coordinator is awesome as well. You can always feel how much she cares for each and every patient, and shes always there when I need to ask a hundred questions, no matter how busy she is!

I was actually referred by a friend to Dr. Coates and his seminar. Instead, Dr. Coirin was giving the seminar on that night, and it didn't matter to me who did my surgery. Everyone present had to fill out forms and put them in the basket belonging to the doctor of his or her choice. Dr. Coates' basket was overflowing with forms, so I stuck my form in Dr. Coirin's basket, in hopes of getting in sooner.
I honestly would pick either doctor. They seem like a perfect team, anyway. I have complete confidence in their ability to do the job, and I believe Coirin will be humane when it comes to pain. I have horrible back spasms and have no earthly idea how I am supposed to withstand the excruciating pain before I'm wheeled into surgery, since I cannot take a pain pill 4 hours before surgery. I am PRAYING that any shot of pain killer can be given to me before the surgery (as I was given 2 shots of demerol before a previous surgery immediately before being put under anesthesia - without any complications). Funny, I'm not afraid of dying on the table... just scared to death that my pain needs will not be met. I'm hoping Coirin will take into consideration my history of intense pain management. My orthopedist, who referred me to a pain specialist, said that gastric bypass surgery will alleviate most of the horrible pain once the extra weight is taken off of my lower back. I am looking forward to much brighter days in the future (prescription bottles in the trash - ha ha). I thank God for answering my prayers for a pain free life. Coirin seems compassionate enough to adequately yet safely manage my pre and post op pain.

DR. COIRIN IS A AWESOME DOCTOR. VERY FRIENDLY AND TOOK THE TIME WITH ME TO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS. AND I ASK ALOT!! VERY PATIENT. THE OFFICE STAFF WAS WONDERFUL DURING MY APPROVAL TIME. SONJA WAS THE BEST.

I have been very impressed with Dr. Coirin. I originally had another surgeon, but had to change due to insurance stuff. I am glad I did because I feel much more comfortable with Dr. Coirin. My surgery is coming up, and I am very confident he will take good care of me.

Loved him. Very helpful and informative, never tried to "sell" the surgury. Answered ALL of our questions in great detail, and stressed the seriousness of the surgury. Wonderful bedside manner.
He came to the hospital on Friday and Saturday, and the staff said he was one of their favorites. He really takes time, (even at midnight) to come to the hospital for any questions/problems.
His office staff is great! Sonja is the best. She was very throrough during the pre-op information/approval process. Couldn't have expected any better.
future patients should know that he will answer ANY questions, no matter how intrusive they may seem. All I can say is "Ask Away"!
He is very firm on aftercare. Would like you to join support group and absolutely INSISTS on Post-op Care.
He has a very thourough aftercare scedule and offers inormation on support groups and post-op nutrition groups.
From a scale of 1-10...50!
For me neither the surgical competence, or bedside manner outweighs each other. I think this is why he has such an outstanding reputaion. If you mention to people that you are having the surgury, everybody asks, "Dr. Coirin is doing it, right?". Even thin folks in the medical field know about him. I went to purchase my vitamins at Target, about 40 miles away from Dr. Coirins office, and the pharmasits assistant aske me if Coirin was doing my procedure, and informed me of the vitamins and bowel cleansing that he favors. I think that says a lot for how well-known he is.

Great impression of him.
He was even nicer.
Very helpful staff.
Future patients should feel free to ask him what everquestions they want to. He explaine everything to me and I had a daughter go in later with me and he explained it again.
Aftercare is very important. They want us to follow the program.
There is a structurered program.
He is upfront and honest about risks.
I would rate Dr Coirin as fantastic. First time I ever gave a Dr. a hug was at my 1 week postop checkup.
Dr. Coirin's surgical competence and bedside manner are both great.
I have nothing negative to say about Dr. Coirin. He was greata and that is sincere. I had no problems.

What can i say? Dr. Coirin is the absolute BEST!!!!!!!!

I always thought he was wonderful! He office staff was tremendous in making sure this surgery happened after many let downs over this 2 year process. He is incredible in laparascopic gastric bypass - within just a few days I felt wonderful and now I am 2 weeks post op and am already walking a few miles in the evening.

My first meeting with Dr. Coirin was at the consultation in his office. My husband and I liked his calm manner and organization. We felt very comfortable with him. He answered all of our questions, and we didn't feel rushed. The office staff was very nice. It was the second day after the move to Modesto from Manteca. Even with the rush of moving and a heavy case load, they were very efficient and nice. He was very thorough about going over my records and seeing that the tests I still need were arranged. If he gets the dictation done quickly so that all my papers will be sent to my insurance for approval ASAP, he will be my hero even before I see him again and get a surgery date!!

My first impression of Dr. Coirin was that he was the most attentive Dr. that I had ever seen. I was so impressed that he had actually read the questionair that he had me fill out. Every time I see him he always takes time to answer every question and concern that either my husband or I have. You can tell he really cares about his patients. He is a very gifted Dr. He has a great staff. They are very busy but very personal with every patient. I really was impressed with how detailed he was with going over the entire procedure before my surgery, making sure I really understood exactly what was going to happen. He makes you feel really comfortable and and at ease. He was was very up front with all the risks involved, however personally I had no real concerns. I KNEW I was in GOOD hands!
Dr. Coirin had already done surgery on my son in law and on my daughter the month before mine. Dr. Coirin in my book is the Best! Fantastic! I have recomended him to friends and will continue to recomend him. He has wonderful bedside manner and exellent surgical competence. He goes that extra mile for every surgery he does. Thank you Dr. Coirin for giving me life Back...kathy stoaks