John Yadegar Bariatric Surgeon MD

My first impression of Dr.Yadegar was that he is very knowledgeable in this area on Gastric Bypass . He is a very caring Doctor, he knows what he is doing . His office staff was very friendly and kind .There is nothing about Dr. Yadegar or his staff that was not pleasing . That he is a very good surgeon and that he has a very good staff that cares also . He lets you know about how you are suppose to take care of yourself while you are at home . He sits and discusses all the risks for you and what to expect after surgery . He is 100% competant and good Doctor . He has surgical competance and his bed side manner are both great . I highly recommend him as your surgeon . Christine Martinez

First of all, I have to say that I have, hands down, the BEST WLS team in the world.rnrnI had surgery on 2/25/08 and lost 14 pounds the first week . . . and then nothing for two months. I'd go up a pound, down a pound, up two, down three . . . It was an overwhelmingly desperate feeling.rnrnAt nearly my wit's end, I called Dr. Yadegar's nurse coordinator, Liz, to talk with her. The receptionist Joanne said she was gone on vacation to Mexico. I was disappointed, but just left a message for Liz to call me. When I got off the phone, I burst into tears. After almost nine weeks with hardly any results, I couldn't pretend that this stall/plateau didn't bother me anymore. You can only put on a brave face for so long. I had a really good cry.rnrnIn the middle of my cry . . . the phone rang. It was the receptionist, Joanne, again! I was SO embarrassed that she caught me crying! She told me that Liz had just happened to call in, and said that she & Dr. Y wanted to see me on Tuesday. She was so sweet and just encouraged me. After I got off the phone with her, the phone rang yet again. It was Liz! Unknown to me, Joanne had called her to let her know how I was feeling.rnrnNow, this just tells you about the dedication of my surgeon's team and why they're the best in the world. Here Liz is, in the airport going on a personal vacation to Mexico, and she calls me in the airport to ask me what's going on! I've NEVER had any doctor or nurse do that on their personal time. I was THAT important to them??rnrnShe puts me on hold and calls the doctor to see if he can see me. It turns out that he absolutely can't, but he sends a message to me through Liz to tell me to take a deep breath, it's okay, I'm not alone in this, and to settle down, and we're going to dig until we find the answer to what's wrong. Finally, someone offers me hope!rnrnIt was a long weekend, but on Tuesday, I went to see him. He first of all calmed my heart by saying this: \"When people aren't losing weight with the surgery, there's always a very simple explanation.\" That made me feel better immediately. He had the answer, and he was going to help!rnrnAfter following his new instructions (I need about 150g of protein instead of the standard 80-100g), I lost SEVEN pounds in the following week! I was taking in just enough protein to keep me stalled.rnrnI immediately sent them a note via email this morning to let them know how grateful I was. Liz is a no-nonsense \"WLS mom\" who tells us EXACTLY what we need to hear. She's going to push you farther than you think you can go, so just be prepared!rnrnAnd what's special is that she's not just a nurse, but SHE'S HAD THE SURGERY HERSELF. I'm so glad she's actually had her own battles with obesity, because she can identify with her patients. Any other nurse without that kind of experience might have become impatient with me and not given me the time of day to see that there was something else that needed to happen.rnrnDr. Yadegar has the kindest bedside manner I've ever seen in any doctor or surgeon. And being a military kid, I have lived in both Europe and Asia, on both the East and West Coasts, as far south as Florida, and as far North as Minnesota. Never seen anything like it. That says a lot.rnrnBoth my husband and my mother (who came from Texas for the surgery) liked him immediately and commented so many times on how comforting he was. I had nothing to fear. It's too bad that he's just my bariatric surgeon, because I'd make him my PCP (and the PCP of all my friends, too) if I could! :)rnrnI'm so thankful for Liz and Dr. Yadegar's very active participation on my road to recovery, and for listening and caring -- for not just being medical experts, but for allowing themselves to be human as they practice medicine. That's SUCH a huge missing element in medicine today.rnrnThey do more than just taking care of us physically; they understand the emotional parts of us that are connected with our physical issues. They see their patients as human, and until you really need it, you don't know how good that feels. The Lord has surely blessed me with the best help I ever could have had as I fight the biggest battle of my life. They've given me the key to my prison, and the ability to walk from under the black cloud of obesity that's followed me my entire life.

I was very impressed with my first impression of my surgeon. He was very nice and and has a wonderful bedside manner. rnMy impression only changed for the better over time. I don't like alot of doctors but I really liked Dr. Yadegar. rnThe office staff was so great. They were very freindly and informative. rnI don't really have anything bad to say about my doctor.rnI would hope that anyone with the opportunity to work with Dr. Yadegar would do so with the knowledge that he knows what he is doing and has addressed all the need to knows prior to surgery. He is very caring and treats you like you were his family. He answered all my questions and didn't hesitate to tell me if I'm doing something wrong. rnrn

My first impression of Dr. Yadegar was that he is a very personable man with a calming way of speeking that puts people at ease as well as having a passion for helping people by giving them the information they need to be well informed about the choice of having the wls. rn I met Dr. Yadegar for the first time at a seminar and a week later again at his office for a consultation. He was wonderful at a time when I was extremely worried. I was put at ease right away and have stayed that way with the help of his assistants.rn rn I had my WLS on 06/25/07 and everything went as planned. Dr. Yadegar is WONDERFUL!rnI have so many great things to say about him, but it would take forever. rn rn If someone asked me, \"If you could do it all over again would you\"? My answer would be \"YES, and I would use Dr. Yadegar and his office staff all over again with No hesitations, and I will recommend him to ANYONE who asks!\" I am that happy with my results! rn rn With the respect and care I have received from his office and from him it would be another wonderful experiance and I hate surgeries.rn

Doctor Yadegar was very professional and informative at our first consult. I was able to voice concerns and he was able to answer all my questions. When I told him I was interested in the lap band v/s the bypass, he did his best to give me as much information as possible and told me he could send me to a doctor in another town to have that done as he only does MAYBE 1-3 lapbands a year and this other doctor specializes in them.rnrnI love my surgeon! ON the day of surgery he would not let them wheel me back until he had seen me. Liz came and sat with me to calm my nerves (and help me get those TED hose on...LOL) He wrapped me up in warm blankets in the OR, he was so gentle and made sure I was always comfortable. I couldnt have asked for a more caring and cautious doctor. During surgery he noticed a lot of adhesions, and instead of just working around them, he biopsied some and waited to do my surgery until he got an OK from pathology! (I was recovering from Endometriosis and a hysterectomy!) After surgery I saw him lots in the hospital, he really listened to me and took all my feelings into consideration! (Especially when he KNEW I would NOT drink my vitamins... EEEWW YUCK!)rnrnI LOVE YOU DR YADEGAR!!! If you live in the Greater Antelope Valley and are looking into RNY, THIS IS YOUR MAN!!!rn

My first visit with Dr. Yadegar was very scary. I didn't know what to expect. But the moment I met him I felt so comfortable. He and His staff are so wonderful. I am 1 year out and I still talk to them regularly. They are always there for me. They treat me like I am part of there family. I just can't say enough about them. I know that if it wasn't for there entire crew I wouldn't have the achieved my goal.

My first impression was that he was very carring and respectful. In no way did I feel put down because of my obesity. I have certainly experienced this before with other Doctors. rnOver time I realized that he is a highly intelligent expert in this field and has been doing it for quite some time but that is not all he does. He cares for the whole patient. He is warm, personable and friendly.rnHis office staff is awesome! Liz is the Nurse Coordinator and treats you like a long lost friend. She is my cheerleader and my encyclopedia of information. She is an expert! She is very compassionate. rnI can't think of anything I don't like about Dr. Yadegar or Liz! rnFuture patients should know that they are awesome. They go out of their way to help you any way they can. Finally, a bariatric program in the High Desert! We no longer have to drive for hours to get surgery or the before and after care that we need! It's awesome! rnThey emphasize aftercare strongly with lots of training & nutition classes.rnThe aftercare program is very structured. There are follow up appointments and all kinds of suport if needed. rnThe risks were explained very thoroughly, so were the risks of obesity. rnI would give them the highest rating possible! I have had an awesome experience and I know that I am in great and carring hands. rnBoth their bedside manner and their surgical competence is awesome. Couldn't be better! He spends time and doesn't make you feel like he needs to rush on to the next patient...It's amazing really! Usually if you find an excellent surgeon he is an @#$%^&! So to find one that is both a skilled surgeon and a real carring person is almost a miracle!

I felt at ease with Dr. Yadegar and his staff from my first visit. I felt they required me to be well informed and as involved in my weight loss journey as they were.rnLiz and Joanna are lovely. Dr. Gatt had a wonderful demeanor during the psychological evaluation.rnI was a bit put back by the request to lose even more weight but they assured me it was all a part of my trip down \"Losers Lane\"!rnAfter taking educational classes and attending an informational seminar I felt much better to assess if this was the right path for me to take.rnI have not yet (pre-op is 10/18/06) had my surgery so I can only comment thus far--but I would highly reccommend the services of Dr. John Yadegar and his well trained staff.rnrnAn update: I can't tell you how absolutely delighted I am with Dr. Yadegar and his practice! After a slight boggle after my trouble free surgery I am on the road to losing and health. Dr. Yadegar practices with restraint and conservatism--I appreciate that he takes his time, thinks things through and is not a radical, reactive type. His compassion level is unsurpassed and I would ask that anyone within driving distance consider his services.

It's taken me awhile to express how very thankful I am that I met and choose Dr. Yadegar for my surgeon. The care by both Dr. Yadegar and his staff goes above and beyond anything I've ever experienced. He cares. He listens. He's never hurried and always treats me and my family in a totally professional, but also very personal way. It started at his seminar, and though I had a million questions it wasn't a problem. His coordinator Liz is the best! She walked with me through the insurance approval maze and never gave up, was always encouraging and it made a huge impact because she's also been through it. She is totally inspirational! My family and I tell everyone about this awesome team. Though we were an hour and a half from home I didn't lack for visitors in the hospital because not only did Liz come in before surgery but also each day I was there. The care has also continued now that I'm post-op. It's great to know I have so much support in my new life. Please do yourself a favor if you're in the High Desert area, consider Dr. Yadegar and his staff. You'll be glad you did!

Hello, I'm a day out of surgery and I am happy that I did it. Dr. Yadegar was a great doctor who truely cares about his patients. Liz, who works with Dr. Yadegar, was a wonderful asst., and she was very helpful. The surgery was definately worth it. I am now ready to start my new life thanks to Dr. Yadegar!!!rnrn-Ryan Wheeler