Margaret Inman Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
11 yr Experience
9 yr in Bariatrics
11 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
2 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
85% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 67
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
11 yr Experience
9 yr in Bariatrics
11 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
2 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
85% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 67
Adjustable Gastric Band
Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
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HER STAFF HAS BEEN VERY KIND TO ME. I DO FEEL I HAVE SO VERY MUCH LEFT TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON. I FIRST HAD A SURGEON IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA THAT WAS GOING TO DO THE SURGERY BUT I TOOK A JOB IN INDIANA. IF YOU ARE IN VIRGINIA GO TO DR BRUCE SHRIMER HE IS WONDERFUL. DR INMAN DOESN'T HAVE AS MUCH ONE ON ONE WITH HER PATIENTS AS HE DID BUT I'M GETTING USED TO IT.
I have only seen Dr. Inman once. My first impression was that she is very confident with what she does.In her orientation she explained things extremely well and handled all the questions with confidence.
Dr. Inman seems to be knowledgable and ready to take on questions and concerns from the get-go. She also seemed to me a fair salesman for the bariatric proceedure. She was able to give plenty of reasons why one should consider such.
My first impression of the general office staff was very fair and pleasant. The individual working with the insurance company was very helpful and patient in refaxing info as needed. In my experience getting closer to surgery though, others were not as helpful. Staff seemed overworked, i.e. I was put on hold a number of times for long periods, given conflicting information on with whom I could schedule my physical, one with an option of April or may and another with only a two week wait! The surgery scheduler seemed did not seem very happy that I'd been given a date so soon.
After waiting over a month for the insurance approval, I was very disappointed to know that surgery was being scheduled four to five months away. :-( I wish there were other options for a faster turn around time for the surgery date.
2/23/00
I have now had surgery with Dr. Inman as my surgeon. She choose to squeeze me in before my husband's company merges and we possibly loose our insurance through Aetna. I am so grateful to her for that! As for surgeon skills, I have to judge by my not so long scar and the fact that I am relatively pain free. As far as the one time I saw her just before the surgery and the one time I saw her post op, I got no bedside manner, no hello to my husband, and worst of all, no "do you have any questions or concerns?"! I was waiting for at least one time for her to ask questions or at leat explain anything that might be about to happen, but nada. Being a minority I was especially wondering if there were any racial issues, I am african american and my husband is asian. None manifest strongly at all, just Dr. Inman being very distant and quick with me.
The nursing staff, by comparision, were very informative and kind. Both ICU and floor nurses were attentive, and concerned. They treat my husband with courtesy and respect, and baby son with a shower of adoration. He's just too cute! :-) A nurse (joni) and I watched at St. Vincent Bariatric commercial together with the three surgeons. The nurses to me held up the greater end of "care."
With my surgeon, Dr. Inman it was "just a business transaction, just doing a job" was my impression. I did meet Dr. Jones and Dr. Huse. The latter (on rotation the weekend I went home) was very concerned and had the most to say about things to watch out for when at home post op.
Just got a call from Dr. Inmans office to set up my first appt it is scheduled for 2-21-00 at 1pm Staci is the one who called and she was very helpful. will post more when i actually go to the appt....
They are great! I loved the staff at Dr. Inman's office. Everyone was friendly, but they also were very honest.
Aftercare is a major part of the program,and the staff really emphasize the aftercare program.
Rate: 10 out of 10!
I liked Dr. Inman's no-nonsense, sure-of-herself demeanor. I will definitely feel safe in her hands, especially since she is an emergency surgeon!
It does feel a bit impersonal on the first visit, though, I must admit. But that is because Dr. Inman is just trying to gather information about you, so that she can best plead your case with your insurance company. I have talked with several of her post-op patients, and they all think she is just wonderful. They all say she has excellent bedside manner! That is VERY important to me...
The staff has been quite friendly and helpful. Although, I really haven't had much interaction with them up to this point. I'll have to let you know later!
Aftercare is VERY important at St. Vincent Bariatric center. And, so is pre-op testing. They really do all they can to help you succeed!
I have just now gained insurance approval, but I'll come back and update my comments after I have something more specific to comment on.
Until then - I'm a happy camper!
I met with Dr. Margaret Inman on September 15, 1999. She seemed very caring and interested in each of us visiting with her that day - in an individual way. She believes I am a viable candidate for surgery and I chose the RNY, with her direction, and now her office will contact my insurance to try and obtain approval. I had gathered my medical records and brought them with me, and I believe that will shave off some waiting time. If and when the insurance company provides approval, a surgery date will be set. I am excited!
Virtually the only negative was that although she did meet with us in individual meetings. These "meetings" are limited to approximately 5-10 minutes. I felt slightly rushed and part of a "meat market." I would have liked to visited with her longer.