Keith B. Boone Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FASMBS

I am very thankful Dr Boone will be doing my surgery. He answered all my questions and welcomed more anytime. after meeting with Dr Boone I feel I am in very capable hands.

Dr. Boone is a very caring and up front Doctor. When I had my consult with him he made me aware of the possibilities of a bad outcome, he did not sugar coat anything he also explains that I would have to give up certain pain medication for ever and will have to take other alternate medications when needed. He was very concerned with my physical problems and felt that my chances of being approved for the surgery were great. He wants you to understand the meaning of WLS and that it is not a cure, but a tool. For life....
I really researched Dr. Boone and was quite happy to know that he had many successful surgeries and few complications. His competence was very important in my desition.
Getting all the necessary paperwork in was the most challanging part, he is strick and wants all the paperwork completed before submitting to insurance. He really wants to make sure you are physically able to go through the surgery. His practice is not a "cattle call" facility. Dr. Boone and his staff were wonderful, always available for any questions you may have. They are extreamly busy, but never too busy to call you back and answer any question. I was treated with the upmost respect at all times, never felt awkward at all. I would do it all over again, and would recommend anyone to go to one of his seminars if you are wanting to have WLS and have questions and need answers. I rate Dr. Boone and his staff an A+ Good Luck....

My first impression of Dr. Boone was very very good. He had been highly recommended and he has a very nice bedside manner. I liked him immediately. He seems very down to earth and nice. My impression has remained the same about him. His office staff seems to be on top of things. Dr. Boone comes highly recommended, he studied/practiced at Stanford University Medical Center and from what I've gathered has also trained other physicians as well with regards to laproscopic surgery. I currently rate him very high. Before and after the surgery I knew in my heart I was in EXCELLENT hands. I am grateful to God that Dr. Boone was my surgeon and I felt completely safe and had complete confidence in his ability as a surgeon and human being. I believe that surgical competence outweighs any physicians bedside manner however if a surgeon exudes a good bedside manner it is certainly a bonus. Dr. Boone is absoulutely without a doubt one of the best surgeons I have had the pleasure of meeting and it is with extreme gratitude that I thank him from the bottom of my heart for helping me to begin to live again. Everyone at Valley Surgical Center was superb and St. Agnes Medical Center was outstanding.

I have had my initial consultation with Dr. Boone. I found him soft spoken, direct and to the point. He was very good at explaining what to expect. His staff has been very kind, especially Rose who I have bothered several times in the last month because of my concern over the letter to the insurance company not yet being dictated. Rose has been kind, understanding, and "always" returns my calls. The letter has now been dictated and I am awaiting authorization. I have researched Dr Boone considerably and have found much favorable response to his care. I look forward to being his patient. Will add more after my surgery is approved and I meet with Dr Boone and his staff again.

A very nice man and caring doctor. A competent surgeon. I had almost no pain.
Once a month support group for aftercare.

I have only met my surgeon once so far. I liked him right away. He has a good sense of humor, which is critical for me. Once you have become one of the "Chosen Few" and have jumped through all the hoops and actually made it to an appt. to see the doctor, the staff is great! Prior to that - they were very effective at keeping you at bay and not letting you in to see the doctor until all of your "I's" were dotted and "T's" crossed. I suppose that is their job. I am not aware of a structured aftercare program. I do know that there is a patient support group for his and the other doctor's in the groups patients. I felt he was very candid about the risks/benefits/possible problems of the surgery. That is about all I can say so far.

That he was genuinely involved with my case.

His office staff is very busy and for the most part very professional, but personable also.

Dr. Boone is the best! I always felt comfortable with him. I have recomended him to everyone that has shown an interest in WLS. And I always will. However I am just one person and everyone has different things that can occur. I had a pleasant experience. That of course does not mean that everyone will. Every individual is just that! An individual!

he was very friendly and sensitive

Dr. Boone (Valley Surgical Center, Fresno) performed my Lap RNY surgery in February 2000. It is now 4.5 years later and my opinion of him has never changed -- he is OUTSTANDING! Quiet, funny, caring, smart, great bedside manner, visits often in the hospital. His associate, Dr. Higa, performed my gall bladder surgery in March 2004. I trust any surgeon in that office. They are all very, very good.

After careful research on bariatric surgery surgeons I chose Dr. Keith Boone of Fresno, CA. I was impressed with Dr. Boone from the first time I met him. He took all the time with me that I needed. He answered my questions and addressed my concerns. He did not "sugar coat" this surgery. He was forthright about the risks involved and stressed that bariatric surgery is to only be done as a last effort. He is genuinly kind and compassionate. He even saw me waiting in the lobby after my appt. and came up and talked with me. How often do you see a doctor do that?
His staff is also nice and they are very patient. (I called them a lot!)
Dr. Boone stresses aftercare. His job doesn't stop at surgeon, he is very concerned that you are in good health at all stages after surgery.
I am thoroughly pleased with Dr. Boone's surgical competence and bedside manner. I would highly recomend him as he was highly recomended to me.