Keith B. Boone Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FASMBS
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Great surgeon, pleasant bed side manner and cares about doing the surgery right. He seems to take pride in his work and asks that you commit to a lifetime of follow-up for health and statistical outcomes data.
His office staff are pleasant and efficient. They took care of all the paperwork and hassling with the insurance for approval.
My first impression of Dr. Boone was that he really cares about his patients. My impression has not changed over time. His office staff are very friendly and helpful. There's nothing I did not like about Dr. Boone. At every appointment he stresses that good nutrition is key in this process. Yes, follow-up is pretty consistent and instructions are given at each appointment. He told me from the very first time I went into his office that this surgery was not intended to be a 'quick fix' but a tool to help make that life change. I would rate Dr. Boone a 10+. I believe Dr. Boone is very competent in his field of expertice and his bedside manner is also very kind. Dr. Boone has shown that he really does care about his patient.
I first met Dr. Boone at a Baratric surgery seminar in Fresno, CA in May 2008. I listened to him attentively as his personality, education and personal life unfolded. He shared so many things concerning Bariactric surgery from the good things that happen to the the possible risks. He stressed the importance of aftercare and how he just wasn't a doctor to perform your surgery and send you on your way but that he cared and wanted to continue follow-up appointments throughout the rest of our lives. He answered all my questions and concerns. His wit was also admirable as he talked about the heavy set nanny he had hired to take care of his children. After he performed surgery on her, she lost weight, quit her job and got married. He joked about not ever doing surgery on his nannies ever again. My first impression of him was a positive one as it motivated me to want to get prepared for the new journey of my lifetime. In the weeks that followed I quickly made my preparations. I attended a nutrition class with Cheryl Williams, met with a psychologist Sharon Hathearly, who evaluated me to make sure I was mentally ready for this soon-to-be drastic change in my life. As I became familiar with Dr. Boone's staff, I realized how blessed he was to have such caring people working for him. They kept me well-informed and were right on top of every detail.rnThe day of my pre-op appt. I met with Dr. Boone. I had to take a written test to make sure I knew what I was doing. I asked him many questions concerning the surgery like where he would be making my incisions, my stay in the hsopital, what to expect after surgery. As he took his time answering every question I had, I turned the table around and asked him a couple questions concerning him personally. I asked him if he was planning to drink alcohol the evening before my surgery, how he and his wife were getting along....I wanted everything to go perfect the day of my surgery. I didn't want him to take any bottled up anger he might have towards his wife, out on me (with scapel in hand). As he chuckled he assured me that everything was fine. He said these are some really good questions. I told him to enjoy a morning cup of coffee before my surgery (it would make him fully awake), he said he would definitely do that. I felt like I knew my doctor and it was a great feeling. The day of my pre-op pre-registration appt. at the Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital, I had the pleasure of getting aqauinted with a very sweet lady, Patty Bradley who shared some very valuable information with me concerning this awesome website. She went outof her way to prepare me for the two days ahead.rn The day of surgery after I was all prepped, Dr. Boone came into the room and introduced a couple of his surgery team members to me, asked me a few routine questions and then asked me if I had any questons. I was totally and completely ready! rnSurgery seemed like it lasted 5 minutes because I didn't remember anything except for when they were \"wheeling\" me down the hall to the surgery room, they paused for a moment at the door and at the same time I muttered, \"My head feels funny.\" The last words I remember was from the RN saying \"well honey, you are on your way.\" The next thing I knew I was waking up and I felt good. The hospital staff was amazing. They were always cheerful, willing to help in any way they could. The hospital itself was quiet, nice and clean and had very nice private rooms for their patients and state-of-the-art equipment. The best hospital I had ever been in.rnIf I were to say anything about Dr. Boone and his teams, it would have to be that they are all very caring people, professional, well educated and very respectfull individuals. To sum it all up...they ARE THE BEST! rnThank you everyone who had a hand in my surgery process!rnBlessings to you all.rnKathy Gong
NEW HOPE!rnI went back to Dr. Boone in Fresno since he is approved through my insurance and works at Fresno's Heart Hospital and I am happy to say after much work , pre-operative weightloss and more work , I am scheduled for surgery 4/17/08! Thank you for all of your support!rnrnMuch love for Dr Boone and his office staff! Thank you to Brenda , she worked really hard to get my insurance stuff all straight! They are very informative and patient in the office. Nothing but good to say about my experience so far!rnrnrnDr's Boone and Higa are outstanding surgeons! They follow me closely and even hospitalized me when they felt something was wrong with my Gall bladder. If you have any questions about my experience with ALSA please send me a private message!
I met with my surgeon and I am so excited that I picked him. He made me feel comfortable right away. He took time to explain things and answer questions. The entire visit, including wait time, took less than an hour. It was great. During my consultation, we discoved that we went to the same high school and he has family near my home. I am feeling so positive about my journey, now.
My first impression of Dr. Boone was positive. He answered all my questions, took time and explained things. Office staff was not so great just OK. The girl the you see at the end is not too friendly. I did see Dr. Boone prior to surgery but not at all after. That was kinda of a bummer. I did see his partner Dr. Higa. He is full of personality:)
* Extremely well versed in the subject.rn* Office staff is efficient and friendly even though they are very busy.rn* Surgery went well. Actually taken in early to the O.R.rn* Out of the hospital in 24 hours.rn* Completely uneventful recoveryrn* Just went for my one year follow-up. Everything is good. I'm down 89 pounds.rn* My cholesterol went from 220 down to 132 ~ amazing!rn* Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you to Dr. Boone for changing my life. rn* I now feel like the outside me, matches the inside me:)
Boone was at the seminar I attended so I picked him. I really got a lot out of that seminar compared to another I had been to. Then I met Boone at my consultation yesterday and I am just so happy with my decision. He's very kind and easy to talk to. He wanted to hear my questions and made sure I understood everything. He's a family man that seems to have both surgical competence and great bedside manner.