James Stephen Scott Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

11/23/99 update surgeon to Dr. Scott Dr. Tsiotos' staff was totally screwed up and it was just too unorganized for me. Have read that Dr. Scott is wonderful and look forward to meeting him very soon. February 2000 surgery date discussed with Janet, his person in charge. She was very nice and informative. Got their packet within a week. Insurance process has begun with their office. Approved within 2 weeks and a surgery date scheduled. I'm so excited 2-25-00. Yeah!

DR. SCOTT WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION TO MY SATISFACTION. oN MY FIRST VISIT TO HIM HE SEEMED VARY BUSY AND WANTED TO MOVE YOU RIGHT ALONG, BUT STILL ANSWERED EVERY QUESTION I HAD. pART OF THE OFFICE STAFF IS FINE, THE OTHER PART I COULD DO WITHOUT. THEY SEEM TO BE OVERWHELMED AT TIMES AND FUSSING AMONGST THEMSELVES. hE IS VERY OPEN AND A STRAIGTH SHOOTER ABOUT THE SURGERY. HE WILL NOT SUGAR COAT ANYTHING. DR SCOTT EMPHASIZES AFTER CARE AND GROUP MEETING AFTER SURGERY. THIS HELPS US TO DEAL WITH OUR EATING DISORDERS MORE EFFECTIVELY AND LETS YOU REALIZE THAT THERE ARE OTHERS WHO HAVE PROBLEMS ADJUSTING TO THE CHANGES AFTER SURGERY. DR SCOTT DOES ADDRESS ALL OF THE RISKS OF THE SURGERY AND WILL DISCUSS ANY ASPECTS THAT YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT.HE COULD LOOSEN UP A BIT, BUT I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM FOR THE SURGERY AND CARE THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES. HIS SURGICAL COMPETENCE IS ABOVE REPROACH AND HIS BEDSIDE MANNER COULD BE BETTER. HIS PARTNER DR DE LA TORRE HAS A VERY GOOD BEDSIDE MANNER AND IS VERY APPROACHABLE.

I met Dr. Scott on my first evaluation appt.He was very nice and sat knee to knee, looked me right in the eye and explained the lap surgery, asked about my medical history, and felt like he could help me. Since then I have been taken care of by his co-ordinator, Janet Duce. There is an aftercare group program. Dr. Scott did inform me of risks, and that mine are higher than most, but the alternative of living like I am made them seem small to me. The only office staff I now is Janet Duce, and she is wonderful.

Have just met with Dr. Scott. My first impression was very good. He made good eye contact and answered all my questions completely and thoughfully. I found him to be warm and attentive and I am feeling very confident that I made the right decision in choosing him. The office staff has been wonderful. Janet is incredibly helpful. He "runs his own ship" and expects you to follow the program. In fact, he says this is a program and not surgery.
After care is stressed and there is a weekly support group at his office for patients only.He was very open about the risks and the possible complications of the surgery. I'll update these comments after surgery and the hospital stay.

I am now post op and still feel the same about Dr. Scott. I only saw him once after surgery, but his resident and other assistants saw me. I have seen him twice now since surgery and he has been just as interested and helpful as before. I really have no negatives about Dr. Scott.

I met Dr. Scott just one week prior to my surgery. He is not very talkative, but very understanding. His office staff is the best. They are very understanding and very helpful. I feel him and his office staff have helped me through this and continue to help me with my post-op care. Aftercare in their opinion is very important. They take the time to listen to your concerns. Dr. Scott explained the risks associated with this type of surgery. I rate him and his associates as very professional. I was in Doctor's Hospital in Wentzville, Missouri. The staff at the hospital were excellent. I couldn't have asked for better care. They were all very friendly and helpful in every way possible.

He is a wonderful surgeon.Dr. Scott is a very straight forward dr.telling you actually what to expect.The staff I feel is somewhat shart handed but courteuos.

Highly skilled surgeon with the staff and
program to back him up. Good communications. Willing to listen.
Wonderful patient education. This has been
a great experience for me! Thanks!

Very professional, an expert in open and laparoscopic RNY procedures.

Wonderful. Very sensitive (but still a doctor!) Very detailed and concerned. Perhaps a little too busy but his office staff is great and always available. Does great followup visits and keeps good tabs on his patients. Had mine lap rny and he was wonderful---was almost truly without any incident. Has the hospital staff well trained also.

NOT VERY TALKATIVE BUT HIS STAFF WILL GO TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH FOR YOU AND THE SUPPORT GROUP WILL HELP CHANGE YOUR LIFE