D. Blaine Nease Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Very professional, intelligent, excellent rapport, very competentrnNornProfessional and competentrnNothingrnHis entire program is based on education/ aftercare.rnIt couldn't be anymore structured.rnExcellent, Outstanding, The BESTrnHe is very surgically competent, and had excellent bedside manner..... But if I had to choice between them... I'd take a surgically competent anyday over bedside manner.

I have only met this doctor twice. He actually does the seminars. This I found interesting. I have had my initial visit with him. He asked any questions about records he had and let me ask any questions I had. Dr. Nease made me feel very comfortable with him. He was easy to speak too. His staff is hard to get a hold of, but they will return your call or email. I feel sometimes that I am a pest, but I am so eager to have this done.

I have only met this doctor twice. He actually does the seminars. This I found interesting. I have had my initial visit with him. He asked any questions about records he had and let me ask any questions I had. He did seem a bit rushed, but then again all doctors are I think.rnrnHis office staff are hard to reach and don't always return phone calls. When they do they are very helpful. rnrnThey have moved from the hospital to other offices since I have began this process and I only found out when I tried to call them and they had left a message on their voice mail. rnrn2/16/09rnrnIt has gotten much easier to get in touch with the staff since the move to their new offices. They have been very patient and helpful.

1. He is experienced, communicates well, approachable, and easy on the eyes.rn2. Only that he expects you to get honest with yourself and him.rn3. The staff is knowledgable, friendly, and well versed. You need to be proactive and able to ask questions. rn4. At that time the program needed more emphasis on the social/pysch. aspect.rn5. Much follow-up in office. Monthly meetings available. Starting classes for extended support with hablits for those several yrs. out.rn6. Follow up includes talking with the dieticiian. You must be proactive with her.rn7. Lays it all out holding back nothing.rn8. I go to Cabell because of my trust in Dr. Nease and his ability to take care of me.rn9. Surgical competence is top grade and bedside manner is good.rnrn

I was impressed with his straight-forwardness yet with compassion. I am encouraged with the number and years of his practice.

I have had a very good experience with Dr. Neace and his staff. I first saw Dr. Neace during the pre-op orientation and was impressed with his honesty with risks of surgery and his ability to explain the whole process in layman's terms. During my visits, he took the time to answer any questions I had. I feel comfortable with Dr. Neace, because he doesn't make you feel like you are obese because you are lazy and eat too much. He understands there are more complex reasons as to why a person is obese. His office staff is very caring and take the time to talk to you if you have a problem or have questions. They make you feel welcome at support group meetings. So far, I have nothing negative to say. I've had a great experience.

My first impression was that he really cared about overweight issues. The story he tells about his dad shows that he knows how devistating obesity is. I was always happy with the care I recieved from him and his staff. But, I am the kind of person that does not rely on them to tell me what I need to know. I find out or I ask before my appointments. I liked that I could email my questions to his staff. rnHis program was very complete, but a little RNY tilted. rnHis bedside mannor is great. I am needle phobic and he calmed me down for my first fill. He found my port without any problem. I have had no complications so far and I am sure his surgical skill played a part in that. rnCabel Huntington Hospital was a great place to have surgery. I was impressed with smoothness of the process. And comfortable with the facility. rnI am glad I chose Dr Nease and CHH. I had a few choices closer to where I live, but the hour drive is worth the feeling of trust I have in Dr. Nease.

My first impression of Dr. Nease was that he genuinely wanted to help, was not judgemental towards obese people, and was throughly experienced. His staff is open, friendly, helpful. They have first-hand experience and compassion. Pre-surgery education is key to this program but follow-up care, monitoring, and support is not neglected. In the initial info. seminar, as well as in subsequent meetings, the risks and complications possible from surgery were repeatedly explained and I was given multiple opportunities to ask questions. Overall I feel Dr Nease is an excellent surgeon and would recommend him to anyone seeking WLS.

I first met Dr. Nease at one of the seminars. He is a pleasant man, not in a hurry, took time to answer questions. He explained everything in detail in words that we all could understand.rnThe next time I saw Dr. Nease was at the office for my first visit. He was still down to earth, took his time to answer all my questions. He made me aware of all the risks of surgery. The staff is wonderful, they always return my calls within 24 hours, we must remember that they run a busy office and can't answer all calls the moment the call is made. The office staff is great, they try to answer any questions I have. Some of them have had bariatric surgery, so they know what we are going to go through. I was denied by my insurance company over a year ago, and have since got different insurance that approved me for the adjustable lap band. I am scheduled for the surgery on October 1,2008. I talked to Jackie today and she will be sending me a schedule of visits I need to make before the surgery date. I am looking forward to the surgery. I have high blood pressure, diabetes, and back problems and am hoping if I lose weight with this wonderful tool, that I will get to take less medication and will be able to function better.UPDATE: On Oct. 1, 2008 Dr. Nease performed the Realize Band surgery on me. He came to the surgery holding are to check on me, to answer any questions I might have had. After the surgery, he popped in to check on me again and to explain my post-op orders. I still think he is a wonderful physcian.

I first saw Dr. Nease at his required surgery seminar. There were a number of technical issues and the normal PowerPoint™ presentation was not available. I was extremely impressed by the fact that Dr. Nease knew the material well enough to provide an excellent presentation without the normal props. By drawing simple diagrams, he educated his audience quite effectively. At no point during the presentation did Dr. Nease give the impression that he was short on time; in fact, he stayed until every question was answered. He showed much more patience that I possess when he had to keep answering the same question multiple times from different people!rnrnThe next time I saw Dr. Nease was at his office for my initial consultation. He took plenty of time with me and, although we weren't together more than 15 minutes, he waited until he was sure I had no more questions for him. I never felt rushed or hurried.rnrnThe staff at the Cabel Huntington Center for Surgical Weight Control is a fantastic group of people. Many of his staff are weight loss surgery patients themselves and know exactly what I'm going through. They are friendly and competent.rnrnOne thing that seems like a small issue but to me was a very big deal: the seating in his waiting areas and conference room is conducive to BIG people! The chairs are wide and sturdy. It's really refreshing to see attention paid to such a small detail!rnrnFuture patients should understand that this office is very busy. Also, at the present time (August of 2008), they are still recovering from moving their offices from the hospital to a professional building a few blocks away. Additionally, because of the large number of patients, do not expect to call someone at Dr. Nease's office and have them answer the phone right away. Voice mails returned up to 24 hours later is the rule. Nevertheless, phone calls are ALWAYS returned.rnrnDr. Nease puts a huge emphasis on dietary education. During his initial seminar, Dr. Nease explains that he believe diet changes and a more active lifestyle account for 66% of the weight loss realized from surgery. The surgery itself is only a tool that, in and of itself, will only account for losing 33% of excess body weight. His aftercare priority is on making sure his patients learn how to make smart food choices and keep themselves healthy and well-nourished.rnrnRisks of surgery are a fact of life, and Dr. Nease has no problem explaining those risks. Both in his initial public seminars and the initial private consultation, Dr. Nease ensures that the patient understands all of the potential risks and he does it in a way that makes one able to make an informed decision without irrational fear.rnrnI will rate Dr. Nease overall, discuss his surgical competence and review his bedside manner after my surgery, which is currently scheduled for September 8th!