Eugene Rumsey Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I have to say I didn't care for the man at first. I felt he was a bit "Harsh", I later came to realize he was just very HONEST! That man saved my life & I will be eternally grateful!

I have Dr. Rumsey at Pacific Beriatric. He is nice, and a good sergeon. He is rather cautious though. Also he tends to speed through the appointments, so if you have questions, bring a list.

Dr.Rumsey gave me an a sense of comfort. He was upfront and honest and yet very gentle and comforting in his manner. I had a great experiance and would highly recommend this as a last alternative to weight loss if nothing else has worked. I went from 336 to 178 in less than a year and feel healthier and happier than i have in years. My deepest thanks go to Kaiser for paying for this surgery and to Dr. Rumsey for his time and dedication to me and my recovery.

My first impression of Dr. Rumsey was that he was a very gentle and kind man. As time passed Dr. Rumsey, in his gentle, caring manner proved to be competent in his field.The office staff has there act together.Sorry there just isn't anything distasteful about Dr. Rumsey.I will tell you one thing, he is there for you start to finish and after.Dr. Rumsey and his fellow doctors not only emphasize precare program so that you are in the best shape possible before surgery , making any complications few to none.They are just a phone call away after surgery.I live 100's of miles away from San Diego,so when I suffered complications nine days Post-Op,Dr. Rumsey made it quite clear that he was my doctor and if need be he would come to me.He worked with my primary care physician, Dr.W. Borgquist and the two of them saved my life. Dr. Rumsey and his staff has continued to work with my primary care physician when needed fcr follow-up blood-work ect. .He made it quite clear about all the risks before surgery thats why my daughter knew I was in trouble.Dr. Rumsey gets an A+++ from me. And I would think that surgical competence is mandatory but without bedside manner what good are they!

He is an awesome surgeon.

The office staff is very helpful and knowledgable.

I do not know much about their aftercare program as I moved out of state shortly after my surgery.

Over all I rate him and his staff 9.5

AtFirst I felt Dr. Rumsey was very harsh and cold becuase he demaned that I loose another 20lbs after I had already lost down to 280 lbs from 315 lbs which was not an easy thing for me to do since I also had an in-active thyroid gland.

But Dr. Rumsey explained how to loose the 20 lbs fast...I was to quit eating most solid foods, and eat only the protien supplement powder...
This was in August 2003...

By October 2003, I had lost almost 18 lbs and Dr. Rumsey wanted to do the surgery the last of October or first of November, but I had been invited out of town to a music jam scession so the surgery was posponed until January 2004.

The day of my surgery I weighted 251 lbs...and less that five hours after my surgery, I was up and walking 3 times around the halls of the hospital...it shocked Dr. Rumsey...but I kept telling myself, it is going to get better, because the hardest part is behind me now...

Of course, on that first walk, I was fighting nausia and dizziness beyond imagine.

The morning following my surgery Dr. Rumsey congratulated me for walking so much so soon, and said that he needed to apologize for thinking I was in such poor physical contition...as I was in much better condition that he thought.

I was only in the hospital 2 1/2 days...and had my pre-op visit 6 days after the surgery, then I was release to return to Bakersfield, California where I lived at the time.

Dr. Rumsey and his staff were terific after my surgery...and even before my surgery...it was just having to loose that 20 lbs that seemed to hard, but Dr. Rumsey was just worried about having complications during the surgery...

Even this long after my surgery, I still have some foods that are allowed which cause quite a bit of havic with me...such as chicken, fish, and spinich along with are few other vegitables of that group.

Eight months after my surgery I decided to move to Nebraska where my oldest daughter lives, thought I have my own apartment.

I just learned last month that the Pacific Baratric Group does this surgery in Grand Island, Nebraska...as of March 2004.
I've become sort of acquainted with their first patient at Grand Island.

He was professional. I was, however, disappointed with his bedside manner in the hospital. I was in tremendous pain due to a battle with sciatica and I had to basically "ride it out."

Dr. Rumsey is absolutely wonderful. I was so impressed with his kindness and bedside manner that I believe I made the right choice.
It hasn't changed.

Very pleasant.

I really could not say anything bad.

He is very serious about his clinic and the continued success of his patients.
It is mandatory.

Yes.

Honestly and without sugar coating.

***** 5 Star

Great bedside manner and it appears he has a great record in regards to successful surgeries.

was very positive from the first meeting and through surgery. the office staff very efficient and friendly. the whole office is set up to work with you from pre surgery to all of the wieght off. then maybey even plastic surgery. the only issue I had was with the hospital staff who are not from the doctors office. they were very impersonal and did not monitor the fluids the way they should. over all I would recommend this md

Dr. Rumsey has a wonderful bedside manner. He made me feel completely comfortable with my surgery decision. The staff was always very prompt in returning calls. I would highly reccomend Dr Rumsey to other individuals seeking quality health care. Dr. Rumsey expressed his wishes that I continue a healthy lifestyle, and I know if ever I have questions or concerns he and his staff would be able to assist me.