Keith B. Boone Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FASMBS
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Dr. Boone knows what he is doing. If you have questions, he answers them. He has a very warm smile and I found his extensive knowledge combined with his smile to be very reasurring. As busy as he is he made me feel as though I was his only patient. I highly recommend him to anyone considering this surgery.
Dr. Boone is soft spoken, quiet. He trys to answer all your questions. His office staff is very helpful and curtious. When complications pop up it sometimes takes a long time (a couple of months in my case) to get help to solve the problem. I want future patients to know to speak up strongly and frequently in regards to any concerns or problems you may be having before or after the surgery. Sometimes it takes a lot of convincing to get the doctor and his staff to respond to you. Dr. Boone has you come to his office about once a month for the first three months after surgery and then there is a checkup three months later. Aftercare of a patient is pretty much up to him or her. There does not seem to be any structured aftercare program other than an instructional sheet given to you by the doctor's office. The risks of surgery are mentioned in a group required presurgery meeting. Other than that you are again on your own. Dr. Boone on a ten to one scale as a surgeon he knows what he is doing, probably a nine. As far as aftercare, my personal experience was very frustrating. It is hard to convince people to give you the help you feel you deserve. Overall rating maybe a five. His surgical competence is his greatest asset.
I have only met Dr. Boone once but I immediately felt comfortable with him and I liked hime ver much. His office staff is kind and helpful. Before you get a consultation appointment with him, you must attend one of his orientations in which he describes the different types of weight loss surgeries and the benefits and drawbacks of each type. He also gives a lot of statistics regarding successes and failures. He explains the procedures from beginning to end. He shows lots of pictures. By the time you leave you have a pretty good idea of everything that is involved. He also has a great sense of humor. As I know more I will let you know.
I absolutly love Dr. Boone. He is an amazing man, along with his staff. He did a fantastic job and I am overwhelmed with my results. I would recomend him to anyone. He is great support, very kind, and your best intrest is at heart. I would do it all over again.
My frist impression of Dr. Boone was I found him to be very prefessional,clean, calm mannor. I did not feel out of place, like I do at must docters office. I didn't feel like I was being judged in anyway. I felt I was in the right place, with people who can help me be normal. What ever that is...The office staff is very busey, alot of calls and appointments to schedule, but even through they were very busey, they still found time to get back with me, and help submitt my paperwork to my medical group. So far with my experience on trying to get a surgrey date has been alot of waiting. My patients have been tested at times, but in the end the out come has gone in my favor. My surgrey date is less then a week. I have mixed feelings at this point, do not get me wrong, very excited about my surgrey, and starting my life, however I am scared. wondering what it will all be like after they re-route my insides and give me a baby stomach.
My first impression of him was he seemed very down to earth, pleasent, great bed side manner.
My impression of him is still the same.
His office staff was very professional and did things in a timly manner.
There was nothing I didn't like about him.
He cares about his patients and their obesity.
5 years
Yes
He was very honest about the risks I would be taking.
100%
Both great
October 22, 2004:
My first impression:
Dr Boone, is an to earth Doctor. He is from the Visalia area, that made me feel better. He knows my Doctors. He told my just a little about his Family history. Mine, my husband and Dr Boone's age is around the same. That makes it ease to understand him.
Dr Boone made sure I knew what surgery I was going to have. And ensured my husband and I that I would be having the surgery. And that the insurance should not have any trouble with this. Also that I have done a great work on getting thing done before my consult.
December 16, 2004:
At the hospital:
Dr Boone is a great doctor. He has a great bedside matter. He came in to see me twice in one day. He is very caring. And wants his patients to have a great life. He told me that I need to take care of my potassium. I have my post op visit with him on Monday. And I can not wiat...
08/16/04:
I have had two post op visits at the surgeon's office with the P.A. that handles aftercare and diet supervision. I have not been very happy with the visits and for the 6 months post op visit, I have changed the appointment so that I can meet with Dr. Boone instead. She is too focused on pointing out the errors and basically ignored all the good things I'd done. I voluntarily brought in a 5 day food intake journal so that I could discuss protien intake and other items with her. She quickly scanned it and pointed out the negative stuff. She could not answer several of my questions (which it's fine to just say "I don't know") and when I asked a question about calorie burn/intake and weight loss she accused me of "over analyzing" this whole thing. Well..."this whole thing" just happens to be my life, my health, my future...needless to say...the appointment was less than desireable. I will visit with Dr. Boone at the 6 month PO date and then again at 1 year. They ask that you visit with them annually after that.
05/30/04:
I had surgery on the 26th. Dr. Boone said that my liver was enlarged and there was additional scar tissue from a prior surgery that both made my sugery a bit challenging. He was able to complete it laproscopically (I'm so thankful!) and there were no other complications. I think that Dr. Boone made a choice to stick it out and work extra hard to keep me at lap and not open me up. He really went the extra mile to honor my request. He is very professional, compassionate and in my opinion very talented. They made me take a test the day before surgery and graded it too!!! They gave me my after surgery medication Rx the day before surgery so that I could get them filled and have them ready. They have written handouts for aftercare and for people living close to Fresno, they offer a Monday nite support/informational meeting.
**I recommend Dr. Boone and his partners to others that are looking for an experienced team of professionals with compassion to perform their surgery.
03/30/04:
I have completed my initial educational session and consult with Dr. Boone. The video educational session was great and answered several of my questions. I watched the video as I live 3 hrs away and they don't want to make you drive over just for a presentation. Through the video I was able to get a feel for the surgery clinic, their attitudes and dedication to helping others with obesity. Nurse Brenda and the clerical gal Jeanice were very professional, helpful and encouraging. What I liked most about Dr. Boone??? His beautiful eyes..... Ooops....!!! no, not really- although he is an attractive man... I felt very comfortable talking with him. He actually read the information I filled out regarding my history of health and dieting...(first diet at age 10)...His bedside manner was great. I handing him a list of 15 questions and he stood next to me and we read them one by one. When I inquired about my estrogen use after surgery, he did say we would leave that up to the GYN. Otherwise he was careful to answer each of my questions. They actually gave me a booklet that includes a test in the back. I'm to answer the questions and then actually take a test at my pre-op appointment. Brenda said that I would be able to transfer the information over from the take home papers. I like that accountability. It's interesting to visit with a doctor that is actually glad you have some knowledge on the subject at hand. At this point, I can recommend Dr. Boone's office in Fresno and will update here after I have my surgery.
12/01/04:
Well..I think Dr. Boone is one of the more talented WLS doctors. He did a remarkable job on my surgery; went the extra mile to keep it lap (lots of scar tissue in the way and enlarged liver); I was out of the hospital in 1 1/2 days; I had absolutely NO PAIN and never took any pain meds afterwards; went back to work and the gym in 10 days and his after surgery food plan is manageable and "do-able". I have had good follow-up when calling to get questions answered and I think he relies on his patients being actively involved, educated and assertive about their health concerns. When a doctor embraces that...I'm impressed. I highly recommend Dr. Boone and his office staff.