B. Dean McDaniel Bariatric Surgeon D.O.

My best friend used the same surgeon and she was very happy with him and I trust her judgement... I was also very happy - no complications and the staff is SO NICE!! I would highly recommend him! He's very informative and understanding and willing to answer questions - and I've never felt rushed in his office... My best friend knows a woman who works in his office personally (she also had the surgery and was a big reason my best friend looked into it) and Ron in the office is also great - he's got a great sense of humor and always makes my day to see him! I had no problems getting approved by my insurance and I really have no negative comments about my surgeon or anyone in his office!

HE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE WITH EVERY QUESTION I HAD. IT DINT HE STILLTHE SAME.rnTHEY WERE WOUNDERFUL. OH THE AFTER CARE IS AWESOME. I WAS HAVING TROUBLE DRINKING LIQUIDS, SO I WENT TO SEE THE DR. ON FRIDAY. MONDAY JENNIFER ONE OF HIS NURSES CALLED ME TO SEE HOW I WAS DOING! HOW GREAT WAS THAT!?! YES HE DOES LET YOU KNOW THE RISK. VERY CLEARLY. AFTER CARE IS AWESOME. THEY ARE THERE WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SAY THAT HE HAS SUPPORT GROUPS SET UP FOR BEFORE SURGERY AND AFTER. THE SUPPORT I HAVE RECIEVD FROM THE GROUP HS BEEN ICREDIBLE!!!! LOVE DR.MCDANIEL, PAUL AND ALL OF THE POUCH PALS I COULDNT OF DONE IT WITHOUT THEM!!!! THESE ARE MY VERY OWN OPINIONS!!!!AND NO IM NOT SAYING THAT EVERY ONE WILL EXPERIENCE WHAT I HAVE. GOOD LUCK TO YOUALL AND BEST WISHES. MIA

Very intimidated at first. Dr. McDaniel is very trim and good looking, thought he would be judgemental. Was not that way at all. He is very much there to help you. His office staff is very professional and caring. Ron is the GREATEST. Totally calmed me down when my nerves were on the fritz. Everyone was very professional, caring and understanding. Very much recommend him, his staff and the hospital.

My first impression was how comfortable Dr. McDaniel's office was for large people. There were oversized chairs. His Physician's Assistant has to be one of the sweetest men you will ever meet. Dr. McDaniel alleviated a lot of my hubby's concerns. He spent so much time with us that I had to cut the appointment short to get to my psych evaluation that the doctor requires. How often do you find a physician that treats you as if you are his only patient that day. rnrnDr. McDaniel struck me as very professional and very concerned about his patients. He projects a reassuring confidence. He was positive and realistic at the same time. I trusted him immediately. Several of his staff came in and introduced themselves and showed me their before pics. They were also his patients.

Nothing but praise for Dr. McDaniel and his staff, both clinic and hospital. Smart, kind and helpful to the last person. My surgery was a breeze, I am having wonderful results, and I feel great. I had confidence in Dr. McDaniel right away, and it was well placed. His staff (especially Ron) made sure I had a thorough understanding of the procedure, risks, and just exactly what to expect afterwards. I can't say enough about this whole group. Aftercare is stressed, and this includes a local clinic and support group here in Corpus Christi. I have met a good number of his patients, and they are all as pleased as I am with the care given by this wonderful man and his amazing staff. Kind, talented, professional and accessible.

Dr. McDaniel was superb just as his staff was. I recommend him to people that are considering a gastric bypass without hesitation.

I had surgery on September 30, 2002. I had spent over a year researching the surgery and watching some friends of mine after their surgery. They told me about Dr. McDaniel, and he sounded almost too good to be true. I have had multiple surgeries over the years, and my surgeons were competent, but the things I was told about him went beyond normal expectations. When I finally decided to make an appointment, I was nervous as I sat waiting in the room. It wasn't long before there was a knock at the door, and in walked Dr. McDaniel. The first thing he did was look me straight in the eye and smile. When you are morbidly obese, people rarely look you in the eye, and smiles are even more rare. My nervousness vanished, and I found myself talking more openly to him that I had done with anyone else in a very long time. He listened intently to my story, shaking his head with empathy. I am sure he has heard just about every story there is about struggles with weight, but he made me feel like I was his only patient. I did not feel rushed at all. He took me through the program, making sure to discuss the fact that this was a life-long change, and that the surgery was not the TOTAL answer. It would take a big effort on my part for the rest of my life, but, if I was willing, this WOULD work when everything else failed. The great part was, they had put together a complete after-care program, and all I had to do was follow their directions. What a concept! Do what the doctor says and you will succeed. I lost a total of 141 pounds, and have become accustomed (finally) to the physical new me. Of course, this is a disease of the mind as well as the body, and I continue to work through my phsycological food addiction on a daily basis. But my experience with Dr. McDaniel and his wonderful staff is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I am truly thankful for each day. In my opinion, there is no finer surgeon anywhere. He cares for the body AND the mind equally, and his staff is there for me no matter what the need or question. I am not sure which is better, surgical competence or bedside manner, but it doesn't matter in this instance because Dr. McDaniel possesses both qualities. Personal ~ Professional~ Gifted

Dr McDaniel seems to be the perfect surgeon for me. He was very informative and extremely confident which in turn made me feel confident in my decision for the surgery! I already trust him completely.

My first impression of Dr. McDaniel was very good as well as his whole staff. They worked really hard to get me into the office fast and to accomadate me because I have to drive over an hour to get there. He talked with me and he listened to me. Their emphasis on choices and aftercare was genuine and I know that this is just a tool to help me change my lifestyle. I've been to see two other surgeons and this is definately when I feel most comfortable.

he was a wonderful man, so pleasant an understanding.the staff was just as great, jennifer his nurse is so sweet too. Any one that goes to him from the very first will like him. every thing about dr. mcdaniel and his staff is great.