David Provost Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Provost is a kind man. My impression did not change with time. His office staff is great. There is nothing that I disliked about him. He is honest and upfront. He emphasizes aftercare. He has a pre and post-op program. He told me of all the risks of surgery. I would give him a 10!

The worst thing about Dr. Provost is the wait. He is already booked for consult appointments through May of 2004! But with that being said, HE IS WORTH THE WAIT!!!! Dr. David Provost is the best! He is a very kind and caring man who makes you feel very comfortable. He is very patient and makes sure that you understand what’s up and if not he doesn't act put out to go over it again with you. He doesn't really look his patients in the eye a lot but I already knew that so it didn't bother me at all. I know a few people who have used him and they couldn't say enough about him so I have felt great about choosing him since the very beginning! Also, as an ironic twist, my mom realized that she and my dad know him too. They go to the same church together! They have just always known him as David so we never made the connection. I had actually met his wife and talked with her a few times and didn’t even know it!! Talk about a small world!!!

I thought he was very nice and caring.

Yes but, it just got better and better.

He staff was great. They are all very nice.

Nothing at all.

That he is very caring.

Alot.

Yes.

He address it very well. He told me what could happen and all the risks.
Very highly.

Both where outstanding.

3/8/03
My first impression of Dr. Provost was that he reminded me of Dana Carvey a little. He was pleasant, caring, and confident. He does give little eye contact, as I've read others mention about him. Aftercare and exercise were both emphasized a great deal- he wants a lifetime commitment to both. He was a bit pressed for time as he was running late, but he did let me skim through my list to see if there was anything he did not cover. He also apologized and assured me that I would get all my questions answered.. later.

His staff was terrific! David (insurance guy) was surprisingly friendly and funny, much different than I expected after our few phone conversations. Lois (nurse) and Michelle (dietician) were both warm, helpful, and friendly, as well. After a 10 month wait, my consultation with Dr. Provost yesterday was better than I hoped it would be!

Dr.Provost is one the greatest doctors Dallas has. He is a very caring person and truly wants his patients to do well. I can't say how comfortable I feel having him do my surgery. His waiting list is very long but well worth it. His nurse Lois Hill is great as well. A very busy person but shows much concern. His insurance guy David, on the other hand is jerk. I think he gets something out of telling people that they were not approved. But again Dr.Provost is well worth it.

I went to one of the seminars that he does. He was very informative and lighthearted. I liked that because it made him seem just like a regular guy that you could talk to and joke with. He explained both the Lap Band and RNY in detail including what would happen prior, during, and after surgery. He reviewed all the risks that this surgery could have. He answered any questions I had in my mind and one very important one. What was his death rate to date? He said it was 5%. That seems very high to me but then he explained that he takes cases from all over the USA that other doctors refuse due to the patient being a very high surgical risk. That explains away the high death rate sufficiently enough for me. He does have an aftercare program and monthly support meetings. I am looking forward to my consult with him and hope it will be soon.

My first impression of Dr. P was great he listened and answered all my questions the only thing was it takes a long time to get an apppt. The office staff is so nice and helpful. My appt was 11-14-02 insurance approved me 12-18-02 but I have to wait till March to have my surergy cause he is so booked up.I will let ya'll know more on March 10 I go for my pre-op testing

My first impression of Dr.Provost was that he was a very laid back individual, also just plain down to earth good old guy very easy to talk to. I really loved it when he came into the room to talk to me my first visit and propped his boots up on the stool and sat on the counter and was not intimidating at all. Really seemed like he cared about me and wanted to hear from me any fears I had and what I expected out of the surgery. Of course anyone would think their Doctor is the best in the world when he or she saves your life but I know my Doctor is the greatest and I can't begin to tell how much I truly appreciate what he has done for me. I had given up on living and was just expecting to die at any time as I had already had several heart episodes and was in a wheel chair as I could not walk from the front door to his office without being totally exhausted. When he told me that I have to come back for checkups for the rest of my life I felt great no problem at least now I have a life. Well gotta go for now as I have dance lessons tonight and going to play golf tomorrow with friends right after I go hang gliding and before I actually can fit into the seats on the plane when I fly to Cancun next month. LOL Life is great!!!!!!!!!

the dr was a cutie pie...that's my fav way to assess how good he might be...i had read here that he did not look folks in the eye, but i didn't have that issue...he was nice enough...his "speech" seemed a little canned, but when i asked quesitons, he seemed more presonable...i guess that's just one of the drawbacks of doing this thing a co-zillion times and anticipating what the person will ask...*****the office staff was quite stoic, but the folks behind the doors were all kind...they were easygoing and were eager to answer any questions that i had...all of them gave me time to formulate my questions...i didn't feel rushed at all..i was quite impressed...****they talked to me about prepping for the surgery, insurance concerns, pre-op visits, after-care, diet and lifestyle change...****he addressed the

He was very nice and I am looking forward to working with him in the future as I go on my weight loss journey. I met him at his support group meeting for pre and post op folks. I attended three of these meetings while I was still living in Dallas about a year ago. Now I am finally scheduled for 2-13-02 and I am very excited to start my new life on "the other side". His staff was very nice and helpful and worked quickly to give me a surgery date when I went in for the consult. I can't think of anything I least like about Dr. Provost, but I guess I should hold off on that until after the surgery!?..
He emphasized aftercare more than anything else. He made sure I understand that this is a lifetime commitment and I can't just do it "whenever I feel like it" or I will die! I am ready to make this commitment and am looking forward to my pre op appointment on February 7 at Parkland. I will be attending his support group once a month and going to support group meetings in my area in between. All of the risks of surgery were addressed during my consult. I would rate him a 10. As far as surgical competence vs. bedside manner, I would go for surgical competence any day. But again, I will have to wait till after 2-13 to address that.