Charles S. Bollman Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
35 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
0 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 75
35 yr Experience
7 yr in Bariatrics
15 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
0 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 75
I cannot say enough about the confidence I have in Dr. Bollman and his entire staff. The man is very thorough, very forthright, and wants you to completely understand the entire surgical process and your role after the surgery also. His nurse is fantastic, and the gals at Liv-Lite are great. I felt like I walked into a friends house, not a doctors office. They have a very structured after care program and make sure you have all their numbers so that you can call them 24/7 if you have a problem. They even give you their home numbers. So far, it's a 10 all the way. I know it says that a completely 100% review is suspect, but there is truly nothing I am unhappy about at this point. I will update again after surgery and I am just positive that nothing will change.
I first went to a support group meeting in Junction City, and saw Dr. Bollman there. I was immediately impressed by his sincerity and kindness. He appeared to be fairly quiet, but I could tell that he was very intelligent, and didn't feel that he needed to be in the "limelight". However, he spoke up when he felt he had a point to make. I've since met with him in his office...He is less quiet in a one-on-one situation. He is a caring, compassionate doctor, who cares about his work and his patients. It's clearly not "just a job" to him. His staff is absolutely wonderful!! Everyone is so nice and supportive. There was nothing that I didn't like about Dr. Bollman or his staff. Going to their office was a great experience. Dr. Bollman addressed the risks of surgery and the need for aftercare...I felt comfortable in asking questions, and he never made me feel rushed.
I met with Dr. Bollman and the great staff at LivLite in Junction City. They were absolutely wonderful. Patty and Jennifer provided so much information that I'm still going through it to be sure I've got it all saved to memory. Eileen, Dr. Bollman's nurse was so helpful and added more information to all I had already received. Dr. Bollman was so informative he answered questions before I could ask them. So far, working with Pam Weeks has been great! She never makes me feel as though I'm a bother, and I've had a ton of questions.
My first impression is that he is concerned, experienced. His nurse is Ileen, is frendly and very helpful and I could tell she is doing what she likes. They really emphasize particpation in their monthly support group. I was very impressed with the one I attended so far. I'm sure the group will be more helpful after surgery. The risk of surgery were explained in detail. They use several preventative measures, but expalined that there can still be complicatins. I'm still pre-op so I will hold further comments til after. I do feel pretty confident having him as a surgeon. I believe that surgical competence is better than bedside manner, I will take that over anything else.
Dr. Bohlman was extremely warm and kind and sincerely cared about my feelings and questions regarding this surgery. He was also very thorough and did extensive testing prior to the surgery to make sure all went well. He has very good bedside manner and visited me every day for the 5 days I was in the hospital. His nurse Eileen called me every day for two weeks and answered any questions I had. Dr. Bohlman also gave me his home phone number and pager number when I went home. He attends the monthly support group meetings and spends that three hours answering questions and assisting patients both pre-op and post-op. Liv-lite of Junction City Kansas also won the best liv-lite program in the United States. Patty Maycroft, program director is top-notch and assists patients with anything and everthing. The entire group is the best in the country. My personal impression of the hospital was mostly favorable. Sometimes the Nurses would not come back with items requested, making me wait too long. But overall I was pretty satisfied.
My first impression of Dr. Bollman was that he was a kind, gentle, smart man. That impression has never changed. In fact, over these past several months, I have grown to apperciate and respect him even more. Eileen, his nurse, my biggest cheering sectio and moral support. I don't think I would have had this surgery or done so well had it not been for Dr. Bollman. He is simply the best!
I have just had one visit with the Dr. I worked with Patty at the LiveLite Center in Junction City, KS and that office was a great deal of help, they did all the insurance paperwork (approved with first letter), set up my appointment with the surgeon, and answered almost all my questions. The visit with the Dr went very well. I had done a lot of on-line research so I really only had a few questions for him. I had an hour office visit and did not feel rushed at all. My husband went with me and felt reassured by the time we left. I feel very confident in his ability as a surgeon. My surgery is Feb 3,03 (coming up fast). So far I would recommend this Dr and feel his office staff have been very helpful in educating me.
Dr. Bollman was wonderful!! Answered all my questions, LOL at my jokes and talked openly about the entire procedure, risks and after-care. I particular like that not one, but two surgeons (he and Dr. Stevens) do the surgery together and I was provided with their HOME numbers should I have complications. The Liv-Lite ladies are wonderful!! I had been working with Pam on getting my paperwork in, but Patty was the one who talked with me once I got there. There was NO one else there, just little ole me (ok, big ole me, LOL)! No one else waiting in the waiting room or anything else. I had their undivided attention and loved it! My appointment was at 2:30 and I finished at 5:00! In that time I spent 1/2 hour with Patty, an hour with the dietican, Kristi and an hour with Dr. Bollman and Eileen his wonderful nurse. I'm very pleased with my choice and can't wait. I, of course, really like that I was given a surgery date the same day...September 20th! :-)
POST-OP: Excellent care in the hospital and in the office. Overall I give him a perfect 10. He has always been willing to answer my questions whether at the office or if we need to call him at home. Wooo hoo! I'm so pleased I chose him as my surgeon, I seriously doubt I could have chosen a better one!