Margaret Inman Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

dr inman is straight and to the point my family thought she was a little bit wierd but shes been really nice to me everytime i see her.

My first impression is that she is a fantastically motivate and intellegent woman who strives to really help her patients. The office staff were wonderful. They gave information and took information smoothly and really listened to my concerns. I would have liked to been able to spend a little more time discussing the procedure and the process, but was well prepared for the appt. She demands that her patients blood sugars are stable and they are free of nicotine. I don't smoke, but the other patients gasped when she said she would cancel the surgery of any patient that tests positive for nicotine prior to surgery. She addressed my concerns very well. She said that she felt that she could help me and that she agreed with my choice in the Roux-enY GBP procedure. I'm a nurse, so we got on well. i think her competence is great, and I haven't had surgery, YET, will up date you on her bedside manner.

I MEET DR. INMAN AT THE ORT CLASS SHE WAS VERY TO THE POINT AND SOUNDED LIKE SHE WAS A VERY GOOD SURGEON. ALL OTHER INFO I RECIVED FROM HER STAFF. THEY ARE GREAT VERY NICE AND SEAM TO CARE ABOUT EVERYTHING GOING ON WITH YOU. COLEEN DID ALL MY INSURANCE WORK AND I WAS APPROVED IN A VERY SHORT TIME.I HAVE HEARD ALOT ABOUT HER NOT BEENING VERY PERSONABLE BUT SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS DOING I WOULD RATE HER SURGERY ABILTY A 10. AT LEAST SHE HIRED A GREAT STAFF TO BACK HER UP AND THATS FENE WITH ME ALL I CARE ABOUT IS THAT SHE DID A GREAT JOB IN THE SURGERY ROOM.

My first impression was that she didn't take alot of time for her patients but since then I believe she is very caring and extremely good at what she does.I would recommend her to anyone,however the staff at St. Vincent of Carmel could definitely use some training in bedside manners. I did not have a very good experience with the recovery room or the first night nurse that was assigned to me-however the surgery itself was worth the hassle-it has given me a second chance at life and I appreciate Dr.Inman for that.

I have had my initial consult with Dr. Inman a week ago. My aunt, who had the surgery last year, recommended her and the Saint Vincent's Bariatric Center. My initial visit with her consisted of about 5 minutes where she looked over my medical history and pronounced that I was a good candidate for the surgery. She did suggest that I have a sleep study done, because that would be one more co-morbidity to list for insurance approval. I also watched a slide show where she talked about the different surgeries and her approach. I have heard that she is very no-nonsense and gets right to the point. I would have to agree with this assessment. She seems very competent and I am very happy with my choice thus far.

Great Doctor
Did not change
Very friendly
I really like Dr. Inman, I have nothing but great things to say about her.
Future patients should know that she and Holly are great.
Lots of emphasis on aftercare
Yes
Very thorough
I rate Dr. Inman as a 10
Both are great.

She was efficient, to the point, not openly friendly - busy, but she knew what she was talking about.

It hasn't really changed. I saw her once prior to surgery, and had surgery in March and have had 3 appointments and saw her 2 of the 3 times. Very quick but I didn't have any problems and I was secure in her proficiency at what she did.

The office staff are pleasant, helpful and efficient.

Least I think would be her busy/busy nature, hurry/hurry.

She's good at what she does! I've had no complications and have lost 101 pounds.(I'm at my goal weight)

She's part of the St. Vincent Bariatric program and required a committment that I would follow the program.

The risks were addressed in a formal orientation meeting and written material.

I'd give her an 8 on a scale of 10. Surgical competence was the most important thing for me and she's definitely competent.

I was so nervous at first...her staff were very nice...she is very strict about aftercare...encourages support groups several times...she did appear to have a good program setup...she went over the risks several times...

I believe that Dr Inman is one of the best around, performing this surgery. She is good -- I have heard nothing but good about her -- and my own primary care doctor told me that I would 'be in good hands' with Dr. Inman. Now that the surgery is over, I was very comfortable with Dr. Inman, and would like to have her as a surgeon again, if ever needed. The only 'problem' I've just come across, is trying to reach someone in the office if I have a question. There are several 'contacts' .. but I always seem to get a voice mail system when I call, and not always a call back. She is pretty personable and seems to be very smart, and sure of herself and her skills. I wanted someone like that. She does seem to have a very structured aftercare program, and she knew very well (and always communicated them, too) of all of the risks involved with this surgery. To rate her on a 1-10 scale, I'd give her a 9 (best). Hospital bedside manner wasnt a 100%, but thats not all that there is in having a good doctor. As long as she knows her stuff, thats all I cared about.

I have not met my surgeon yet. But, I am scheduled to meet her on January 3rd, 2005. I am excited about starting the new year off on a good foot. I will be taking my 14 year old in with me to ask questions and help me remember.

I have heard nothing but positive about this doctor. In fact, an elder from our church had surgery a year ago and this was his doctor. He was told have the surgery or die. His surgery took five hours because of his size but he is doing wonderfully. He looks stinkin' amazing!