Jamokay Taylor Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS

Dr. Jamokay Taylor was my bariatric surgeon and I must say choosing him was the best decision I made during my entire process. My first impression of him was that he was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I was also struck by how easy on the eyes he was! lol. He took the time to explain the operations in detail and answered all of my questions in a way that was very simple to understand. I had been to other bariatric seminars before and sometimes felt rushed or as though I didn't have enough one on one time with the actual surgeon. But that wasn't the case with Dr. Taylor. His presentation was by far the most informative and easy to digest, and he was immediately available to address all of my questions and concerns. I especially liked the fact that he only performs bariatric surgery and that his hospital is a bariatric hospital specializing exclusively in bariatric surgery.....nothing else.
Dr. Taylor was very compassionate and had a relaxed assurance that left me feeling completely confident in his ability to perform my gastric sleeve and take care of me afterwards. I knew I had made the right decision after my initial consultation. I had surgery about a month ago and I feel great! The staff at Warrenton Weight Loss Institute was extremely professional and courteous. The whole process from the very beginning was straight forward and easy, and I didn't have to jump through a bunch of hoops to have surgery. When I was in the hospital I was well taken care of and the nurses were very friendly and addressed my needs quickly. The aftercare has been very organized and thorough. I rate Dr. Jamokay Taylor and the staff at Warrenton Weight Loss Institute a 10/10 and I highly recommend him to anyone considering bariatric surgery.

I have had the most wonderful experience with Dr. Taylor and Barix Clinic. My first procedure had to be aborted because my liver was too enlarged to get around. Dr. Taylor and Barix Clinic teamed up and helped me lose enough weight that my surgery was able to be performed.

He had exceptional bedside manner and is VERY compassionate. His work is meticulous and I would trust him with my life.

My husband and I are planning to have his/her RNYs as soon as we complete all of the preparation steps. We attended an initial consultation on March 19th with Dr. Taylor at Barix in Ypsilanti. We immediately felt very comfortable and safe with Dr. Taylor and with the staff there. He demonstrated excellent teaching skills and we came away knowing just what to expect. We can't wait to take the next steps.

An update after surgery: Dr. Taylor was very kind and skillful. I'd recommend him to anyone.

• What was your first impression of him
He is a very quite guy, but he has crazy fingers

• How did your impression change over time?
I hate to say it but Dr. J (Crazy Fingers) Taylor has been more outgoing as you get to know him

• How would you describe his office staff?
Great staff and helpful

• What did you like least about him?
His ties

• What should future patients know about him
Your in this for the long run, an he is with you all the way.

• How much does he emphasize aftercare?
The easy part is the surgery, the hard part is getting off are asses an start moving.

• He made the point that within hours
in 6 hours he had me up an walking (Just Do it)

• Does he have a structured aftercare program?
Yes

• How did he address the risks of surgery?
He is a straight up guy, told me that I could died but it was not going to happen on his watch.

• How would you rate him overall?
99.6

• Which is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?
I don't know about bedside manner he was so good, I was home in 2 1/2 Days. I had no completions except getting all new pants

Dr. Taylor is very kind and takes time to answer your questions. He is encouraging and gives you a feeling of confidence in his skills as a surgeon. He tells you the risks of the procedure and explains things in detail.rnHe is an excellent surgeon and a very nice man!

He is down to earth, friendly and has an adorable baby face!rnI am glad that he was the doctor doing the consult and was given to me as my surgeon.rnrnAt the hospital he was caring and made me feel comfortable. rnI would suggest him to anyone!

I absolutely love Dr. Taylor, he is very kind and patient and answers any an all questions. His staff and all staff at Barix in Ypsilanti, MI were top notch i cannot rave enough about the care i received when I was there!! His aftercare program is wonderful! I would have to rate him and his staff a 10!!

I thought he was a very soft spoken, inteligent man. rnDid not feel rushed. rnThe aftercare program is set out by Barix - and very thoroughrnOverall - I would choose him as my surgeon again

What was your first impression of him/her? rn1. Very Professional & willing/wanting to help.rnrnHow did your impression change over time? rn2. My last impression has not changed from the day we met.rnrnHow would you describe his/her office staff? rn3. Friendly, helpful, accommodating!rnrnWhat did you like least about him/her? rn4. Nothing.rnrnWhat should future patients know about him/her? rn5. I would recommend him to people who are serious about WLS. rnrnHow much does he/she emphasize aftercare? rn6. He was very thorough.rnrnDoes he/she have a structured aftercare program? rn7. Pain medication including a PCA pump, the staff at Forest Health Medical Center - Barix Clinic team (MD, RN, PCA, RT, RD) collaborated to help me achieve my maximum potential.rnrnHow did he/she address the risks of surgery? rn8. Yes, I was made fully aware of the potential risks at my consultation, Pre-Op, and Post-Op teachings, as well as my first follow up visit.rnrnHow would you rate him/her overall? rn9. 10 out of 10.rnrnWhich is better, surgical competence, bedside manner, or are both great?rn10. Both were great!rn

I met Dr. Taylor 04/10/09 when I went for my initial consultation for gastric by pass surgery. The information session was basic and covered most of the information that is available here on OH. I met him one on one after the info session and he was open to questions but I really did not have any at that time as most of the ones I had were answered online but I will have a list ready for more specific to my care closer to surgery that will be more directed to his support staff who have been extremely helpful with information already. I am currently waiting for my surgery date and feel very comfortable thus far with Dr. Taylor and the staff at Barix Clinic.