John Pilcher Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
15 yr Experience
17 yr in Bariatrics
18 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 70
15 yr Experience
17 yr in Bariatrics
18 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
13 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 14
Max Age of Patient is 70
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I had already gotten a lot of info on Dr Pilcher prior to meeting him aat my first appointment. I was not disappointed. Dr Pilcher is a very professional physician and very thorough. I have every confidence in him and am anxiously awaiting my surgery on June 28. I was able to ask and receive thorough information to my questions. I was prepared and brought all medical records that might help in the approval process since I was on a time constraint since my insurance is changing July 1. The office staff has been great, I have dealt mostly with Laura on insurance matters.
It's been 2 years as of today since my surgery. I have had no complications and Dr Pilcher is absolutely a God-send! He has been so helpful and thorough, and so caring! I have referred so many to their practice and tell them that there isn't anyone any better in the state of Texas that can do the surgery! I look forward to seeing Dr John Pilcher's wife Dr Sheryl Pilcher to do my plastic surgery!
5/01/02: Dr. Pilcher is wonderful. I had my surgery on 4/16 and had a follow-up with him today. He is very through and a very personable person. I feel very fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
2/18/02:I have had my first consultation with Dr. Pilcher and he is wonderful! Very considerate and thorough in explaining this procedure and answering all the questions that I, and my husband, had. All the staff were great! On your first consultation, you will see a dietitian, behavioral RN, a film and then see Dr. Pilcher. He quickly wrote and sent off my preauthorization letter to my insuance. Now, I am anxiously waiting for an answer from Humana. There was nothing we (me and hubby) did not like about him, he made us feel very comfortable. One thing I would suggest is that you have your physician call in and refer you to his office. I had an appointment 07/2003 and then I went to my OB/GYN and he called and I had an appointment within 2 months (2/02). MUCH FASTER!!! He is very knowledgable. I truly have nothing negative to say from my first visit. The practice also has a support group which we attended and found very imformative. The only thing that scared me is when patients started showing off their scars... quite a surprise!
My first impression of Dr. Pilcher was that he was a very understanding caring and small individual. His office staff is very helpful and they all have your goals in mind. Dr. Pilcher has very strong veiws on after care which is very important to me with a surgery such as this. He was very blunt and direct when addressing the possible risks involved with the surgery. Overall I feel very confident and safe with Dr. Pilcher.
I was very impressed with Dr Pilcher. He appears honest and highly skilled. He answered my questions openly and honestly. He made sure that we did not have any further questions before proceeding with the next topic. The office staff did leave something to be desired, they appeared rather rude when called, or even when they called me! The office staff are not doing the surgery, so I am not that worried about them. I am sure they will come to adore me! Dr. Pilcher stresses that the Gastric Bypass is only a tool and you will have to learn to use this tool, with diet and exercise to achieve your goal.
My first impression was that Dr. Pilcher was a very slight man. I am seeing him again on 12/3/01 for my preop visit. His staff has been ok. I felt the girl that scheduled the surgery could have been a little more helpful. The thing I liked least about him was the exam. I didn't think there was much to it, but I guess I don't really know what I expected. He strongly emphasizes aftercare and even participates in a monthly group meeting. He is available to answer questions etc. which for a surgeon is very unusual. He did address the risks of surgery and even indicated that he had had a person expire that was very similar to me. He felt my comorbidities could be managed in the post op phase w/o too much difficulty. I would rate him 9 out of 10 - hey nobody's perfect.
I offically met my soon to be surgeon October 3, 2001 but I had already met him a few months back at the one the support meetings that he holds once a month called Staple Mates.
My first impression of him was that he is a very kind, mild mannered individual. My impression of him since meeting him in May have not changed a bit. I have very much high respect for him.
His office staff is something different, since the first day I called I was treated very unprofessional and handled very rudely by his staff. It's a shame but it was not for his reputation I would have not made an appointment with him, based on his staff's behavior.
When I finally met his office staff in person, I realized these ladies don't have a clue what we obese people have to endure in life and they really need to be more compassionate with us. I also realized that with a little more kindness from our part (even though we shouldn't) will bring out their softer side, which they do have one.
Dr. Pilcher was everything I hoped he would be. His office staff was very nice and friendly. The best thing I think was the program they have there. They really rally around and make you feel like you are their top priority. The main thing I do not like is the length of time it takes to do anything - consult date takes months/years, waiting for surgery date takes a long time, etc. I hope it means they spend more time with me when it really counts - during and after the surgery. He addressed the risks of surgery, but did not try and scare me, probably because he was knew I was already aware of the risks. He seemed very knowledgeable about the surgery, but has a wonderful, kind bedside manner as well. I think Dr. Pilcher is everything I am looking for in a wls surgeon.
I've only met with Dr. Pilcher once but personal GP had the procedure done. I don't think I've ever heard one doctor speak so highly of another.physician. He has been a big help in dealing with insurance company, but we're still awaiting word from them.
I had my first meeting with Dr. Pilcher on Wednesday, July 18. This was their first day in a new office with a new program beginning at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital. I guess I'm kind of a guinea pig. With this new program they are making a few changes. Now the patient meets with the nutritionist and therapist right from the beginning instead of waiting until after surgery. Dr. Pilcher seemed very competent, if a little dry. His staff was very courteous. His basic statement to me was that once this process was begun that he would be with me through the whold thing. He explained that this was the reason that he did not stack surgeries. This way he is better able to give closer attention to each patient. He does seem to emphasize aftercare. He did address the risks, in fact, so much so that I grew a little nervous. But he said that I would grow to trust his judgement later if he didn't sugar coat things now. I would rate him relatively high. I have only had one meeting with him so it's difficult for me to be too effusive. I would say surgical competence is more important, of course, but having said that I don't want a jerk either!
