Mark Takata Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I don't even know where to start in a review of Dr. Takata and this is probably why it has taken me almost 2 years to write. Simply put Dr. Takata is an amazing surgeon and Doctor. I feel that if you choose to let him do your WLS you will be in very capable hands.

My first impression of Dr. Takata was that he is very knowledgeable about WLS and will answer even the silliest of questions without batting an eye. He is very professional and quiet at times. Dr. Takata gave me this amazing tool which has helped me lose over 200 pounds but I will not lie over the past 2 years I have had some little bumps in my journey. I can say I have disagreed with him at times and been mad at the answers he had given me but I always knew that he had my best interest at heart. To me his bedside manner is very straight to the point. He isn't the type of surgeon who is going to stand around and hold your hand. Which to me is a good point because I wanted a capable surgeon who basically was going to be honest and not sugar coat things.

For my surgery Dr. Takata was assisted by his physician assistant Carmela Tan. All you need to know about Carmela is that she rocks! The hospital Scripps Green is in need of a little re-decorating :) but its a nice, clean, organized hospital, with a good nursing staff. If you are lucky you can even get a room with an ocean view! My only real complaint with Scripps Green as a hospital would have to be the urgent care. I don't feel as if the urgent care doctors are very knowledgeable about the needs of post-op patients.

The office at Scripps Del Mar is always very helpful and responds quickly to any questions or concerns. Nurse Betty is AMAZING! If you have a question, she has an answer. With all the little bumps in my journey she has been a lifesaver. Marni was/is my nutritionist and she is very helpful. She helped me design a food plan to find foods that work for me and my lifestyle.

Simply put if you live in the San Diego area and are looking for a skilled, knowledgeable surgeon then schedule a consult with Dr. Takata or attend an orientation meeting that he is presenting at.

On a side note I've always wondered if the surgeons go on here and read what we write about them...because if it was me I'd want to know what people say about me. So Dr. Takata is you are reading this..Hi and Thank You :)
-Liz

My first impression of Dr. Takata was that he cared about me as a patient and about making sure I had all the information I needed before surgery. When I went to the hospital for my surgery the staff was excellent. While waiting in pre-op room I met the Anesthesiologist Dr. K and he was so nice :) as were all the nurses. Dr. Takata came in to see me right before surgery and I told him how nervous I was and he made me feel better. I didn't even know I had surgery till I woke up in my room. Dr. Takata saw me later that day and said everything went great. I also got to meet the surgeon who assisted Dr. Takata and I am sorry I can't remember his name due to the post-op meds and recovery from anesthesia, but I do remember he was very nice. All my after care is structured through Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management , which also includes a support group meeting once a month. I am so glad that I had Dr. Takata and the whole team from Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management to give me help and information. And I can honestly say I am happy that they will still be there for me to help. Nurse Betty and Nurse Jessica are excellent help and great patient care. I felt informed and taken care of.

I could not be more pleased with my choice of Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management and Dr. Mark Takata as my surgeon!

OFFICE STAFF: WONDERFUL, especially Lori Poceta, NP. She addressed ALL of my issues with great care and understanding. She is the first healthcare professional to take my sleepiness seriously and ensured that it was properly addressed. Janet Nash, RD was very knowledgeable and made things easy to understand (the visual aides were funny, but drove home proper portion size). I am looking forward to seeing them all for my aftercare.

DR. MARK TAKATA: I was referred by a colleague to Scripps Clinic Center for Weight Management and Dr. Takata. My own first impression of Dr. Takata came from the orientation meeting. I have to admit I was as a little leery because he looks too young and is adorable. However, he was very thorough, explained things clearly and completely, and answered all questions. What really got me was that he also spoke of why he chose to pursue Bariatric Surgery as his specialty. The guy really understands the impact weight has on all aspects of life; from the myriad of medical problems to the psychological, social, and spiritual impacts. In my one on one interactions, I found his style to be thorough, but also short, sweet and to the point. I personally did not find his bedside manner warm and fuzzy, but he was kind, caring and extremely competent. This worked for me as I wanted a top notch surgeon, not a friend or buddy.

DISCLAIMER: I am employed by this Health System, but did have other options within our system to receive my care.

Dr. Takata is an AMAZING surgeon! I could not have been luckier to have had him put into my lifes path! His first concern was always for my health, and I respect that so much about him! He and is P.A Carmela Tan are the perfect surgical team! I can't say enough about how much I love these two angels!

Dr. Takata is the Best! First impression was that he knows his stuff (extremely competent), is very thorough when talking to you about the surgery and complications and what to expect. He cares about his patients very much and goes the extra mile to help them. Dr. Takata has a great beside manner and made me feel at ease before surgery and he and his Physician assistants checked on me well after surgery so I always felt they knew how I was doing.

The office staff is great! Love Nurse Betty, Carmela, the front off staff…everyone was so nice and helpful! I had my surgery on 12/29/10 and am very impressed so far with how everything has gone!

They stress how after care is very important and I feel I am getting plenty of support and follow up. The Dietitian Janet is great to work with and is very helpful. So far I could not be happier with my choice. I had met with and researched a few other Dr.’s in my area, but Dr. Takata and his staff were completely what I was looking for with his expertise and follow-up. I am very happy and excited about my new lease on life that Dr. Takta has helped me with! I really have nothing negative to say... everything has gone very smooth for me!

I found Dr.Takata to be a very polite doctor who takes time to get to know his patient. He understand the needs of mines and he tried to find the best solution for me.Also he explain to me the ends and out of the lapband and didn't hide that there are some risks. He was very open and didn't hide nothing from me but from him telling me it assured me that I was in good hands.The staff is wonderful especially Nia shes the best so made sure all paper work was well handle in a timely manner. And Betty was so polite and sweet nurse, Dr.Takata truely have a wonderful staff. Now I travel over 250 miles to see this doctor so that alone should tell you a lot about this doctor, I wouldn't trade him for any other. If you want a doctor who takes him time to get to know your problem, and knows what the heck hes talking about Dr.Takata is your guy.I would have to rate him a 10 on my books.

The only thing I have to say soo far that would be negative is that he's soo far from me.

Dr. Takata is a great doctor. He answers all my questions and is always willing to be available for me. He took the time to review all the options and pick the best surgery for me. He is a doctor who understands/ empathetic toward being obese. It is very refreshing to have doctor on my side and understanding what I am going through. I am very happy with my doctor.

Dr. Takata is a wonderful surgeon and person. He is knowledgeable and informative. He tells it like it is, pulls no punches. I am having some problems returning to normal eating, but he is handling it and I feel confident we are going to overcome this problem. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Very knowledgable, friendly, and matter of fact. Office staff was awesome, his nurse Bette is the best! rnrn

I've only met my surgeon once.