Jonathan Hata Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, FASMBS
13 yr Experience
17 yr in Bariatrics
17 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
17 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 70
13 yr Experience
17 yr in Bariatrics
17 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
17 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
50% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 70
When I first met Dr. Hata, it was at an informational seminar required to be accepted into the program Catawba Valley program. I wasn't planning on him being my surgeon, but when he spoke he did seem to know his stuff and be very personable with the group. He was open to questions and answered all wonderfully, while making sure we were all aware of the different and differing levels of risks with the different types of surgeries.
In all honesty,I suppose it was the fact he was the "first available" surgeon (once I had all my paperwork ready to meet with one of the three) that influenced me to become his patient. To date, I haven't regretted this decision at all. The only negative I could find about him is beyond his control, being that sometimes surgery can make wait times for follow up visits rather lengthy. He is very competent as far as surgery, aftercare, and any issues you may face post-op. Best of all, he does seem generally concerned for your well-being, and very willing to give you his time should the need arise. I've been very glad for this patience, seeing as I've had some issues keeping myself fed for fear of discomfort and have had to see him a little more often than I should! He gets an A+ in my book!
As far as the Catawba Valley Surgical Weight Management program is concerned, all I have come in contact with to date are great! They know their stuff and are truly out for your best interest, both physically and mentally. The aftercare program is very structured with follow up visits, bloodwork, and just keeping in touch with the coordinator and deititian, and Dr. Hata does (as one should assume) like for you to keep those appointments!
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Dr.Hata is a great doctor.He has been great through my whole surgery.Yesterday,I was one year post op and i have lost 141 pounds.He was great before,after and doing my stay in the hospital.He even made late night rounds to check on me during my hospital stay.He takes the time and sits down and talks with me.He answers all questions honestly and to the best of his knowledge that me or my husband may have.If you have any questions or concerns,him or his staff are right there to help.His staff is great too!Hickory Surgical Weight Loss is the best!I seen Doctor Hata today and even after a year post op, he has not changed.His aftercare has been great.He set in the exam room and talked to my husband and I and he took the time and answered every question we had.It's hard to find doctors like him.I highly reccommend him for weightloss surgery.His surgical competence and bedside manner are both great!I rate him on a scale from 1-10, I give him a 10.I'm so glad I chose him as my surgeon.
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Dr Hata is a great surgeon very well skilled.His office staff were very helpful through the entire process. The aftercare program is top notch. He addressed the risk of surgery very well and was well skilled in his delivery of the subject matter. He is a wonderful surgeon and has a great bedside mannor. Would do it over again in a heart beat.
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