Donald Hess Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

He seems like a very nice person. Explained everything to me and gave me paperwork to review. No mention of aftercare at initial appointment. Do have to attend a support group meeting prior to surgery. Told me entire process would probably take 9 months so am probably looking at a surgery date sometime in the Spring of 2004. I was hoping it would be a faster process but feel lucky with this. One surgeon I called I could not even get a consult with until Feb 2, 2004. Anyway I now wait to hear from the office as to when my tests are scheduled for. I am glad I was able to find someone I liked locally and not to have to travel to Boston for my appointments.

First impression was that he was a very caring man who was very enthusiastic about his work. I have sent him two emails since we first met in November of 2002, and though his reply to the first was late, and he didn't reply at all to the second, I know by the chain of events that sprang from those emails that he read them, and positive action was taken on my behalf.

1/3/03
i really liked dr hess, i hate the wait time till surgery (9 months from inital consult to surgery date)although it seem typical of surgeons in the area.
6/27/03
My surgery is moving a litle faster than expected it will end up being "only" and 8 month wait, but Dr. hess's office has been great about keeping me updated and I now have all final preparations lined up for my sept 12,03 surgery date!

Very pleasant Dr the office staff was helpful. I would reccomment him to anyone/

My first impression of Dr. Hess was I felt very comfortable with the idea of him preforming the surgery. I have only met with him once so far. HIs staff is great. They are alway available to answer my questions. The doctor is very thorough. He stresses that you have to go to the meetings so you will know others who have had the surgery. Yes its very structured. What I do like even though I am nervous about it is that you have to watch a film on the surgery and you have to take a Pysh. test to see if you are ready and if you qualify. I would rate him a 10. I would refer him to other people. The Quincy hospital and Boston medical center's program is a great one. I feel both are necessary.

a>Great. Nice guy.

b>No.

c>Busy, yet effecient

d>didn't seem to understand the importance of my job scheduling but I know she hears it all the time

e>Be patient

f>Superb

g>Yes

h>Yes

i>The right people in the right job

j>I'll let you know after the sugery

I am in a new and unique situation my Doctor,Dr. Donald Hess is working in conjunction with Dr. Armour Force to expand their services beyond the city limits.

I have met and been screened by Dr. Don Hess @ BMC in Quincy to determine that I am a candidate for the surgery. I was been told that according to my BMI and prior history I am a good candidate.

A few weeks later I was enrolled in the program and some of the process was actually done in Quincy while other parts were completed at Dr. Force's offices in boston. together they will operate on me.

Dr Hess is absolutely wonderful! He was fabulous the first time I met him and is more fabulous now!! I think he is so kind, gentle, available and supportive. His office staff at quincy is very helpful, at BMC they seem much busier and not as available to help/assist. The program is set up in a confusing way (may be better now - I was one of the first through) - Dr Hess works w/Dr Forse and the office staff and hospital staff sometimes get confused, and you can get conflicting info.

I would reccommend Dr Hess to anyone, He has an excellent bedside manner, and I have complete confidence in his surgical competence...

I THINK DR. HESS AND HIS TEAM ARE EXCELLENT. THEY GIVE GREAT SUPPORT. I WAS ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT 2 WEEKS AFTER I FIRST CALLED. I HAVE ALL MY TESTING SCHEDULED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF MY INITIAL VISIT.