Patrick Coates Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FACS

I HAVEN'T MEET DR. COATES YET BUT I HAD MY CONSULT WITH HIS PA ON 8-11-05. SHE WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY LUPUS AND ASKED ME THREE TIMES IF I'M SURE IF I WANT TO GO THRU WITH SURGERY KNOWING THAT MY HEALING MAY BE SLOWER THAN OTHERS BECAUSE OF THE MEDS I'M. THIS IMPRESSED ME A LOT TO HAVE A DR THIS MUCH CONCERN. THE OFFICE STAFF WAS VERY PLEASANT AND VERY ON TOP OF THINGS. 8/16/05 DR. COATES OFFICE STAFF IS OUT OF THIS WORLD, THEY ARE THE BEST GROUP TO BE HELPING YOU. WHEN THEY GOT THE APPROVAL THEY TELEPHONED ME IMMIATELY AND WAS EXCITED AS I WAS. A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU. HOWEVER I STILL HAVEN'T ACTUALLY OFFICALLY MET DR. COATES BUT WILL BY THE 8th OF SEPT.

The first impression I got from him was at the seminar. He was hekka funny! I really was knowing what was gonna be talked about and he was honest if nothing else. Very down to earth and explained what was needed to be known I thought. And he didn't use all the language that made people confused. He's an "A" so far. I haven't been to the office yet, but will be in a few weeks. I will update more then! ***UPDATE*** So I went to the office and the staff was wonderful! A+++++ in my book! I would recommend them to anyone! ***ANOTHER UPDATE*** Dr. Coates came to see me twice, once before surgery and he was very sweet, next was the day after. I told him I took about 3 hrs to eat broth b/c I was so sleepy. He laughed! I think he's a great surgeon and dr. Although I talked to another woman who said that he was rude to her and he didn't let her change the medication. I haven't changed my view of him and he was very nice! Bedside matter was great and he's cute (I think anyway--thats why I chose him!) lol!

Officially met Dr Coates on the day of surgery. I like him personally and appreciate that the volume of surgeries he performs gives him great skill. I had no complications and felt great upon waking up in the recovery room.

His office staff, however, is another story. Because he is so busy, the staff cannot keep up with the paperwork and essential communication is either flawed or absent. I guess it all comes down to what is important to you. For me the surgeon's skill was the main thing. If you can deal with the frequent aggravation from his staff and be prepared to spend considerable time finding the hole that information fell through, he's your man.



Allow me to state explicity that the foregoing is merely my humble, unprepossessing personal opinion of my experieces with this office to date. Your mileage may differ.

The first time I met Dr. Coates was about 30 minutes before my surgery. I really liked him and felt comfortable with him. I wish I had met him before that though. The office staff is very busy but they care very much. Sonja usually makes me feel so good when I am there, it is nice to see her smiling face. I was lucky enough to meet Don and Monica. both surgery assistants to Dr. Coates. I really liked both of them and their enthusiasm. I ended up with Don in my surgery and afterwards he was very thoughtful and never made you feel like he was rushed when you had questions in the hospital. I strongly recommend this team if you are considering surgery.

I liked patrick Coates he is easy to talk to and is very caring.






not too sure yet for some reason they kepp NOT recieving My information

Officially met Dr Coates on the day of surgery. I like him personally and appreciate that the volume of surgeries he performs gives him great skill. I had no complications and felt great upon waking up in the recovery room.

His office staff, however, is another story. Because he is so busy, the staff cannot keep up with the paperwork and essential communication is either flawed or absent. I guess it all comes down to what is important to you. For me the surgeon's skill was the main thing. If you can deal with the frequent aggravation from his staff and be prepared to spend considerable time finding the hole that information fell through, he's your man.



Allow me to state explicity that the foregoing is merely my humble, unprepossessing personal opinion of my experieces with this office to date. Your mileage may differ.

2/2005

Ok,, Change of plans. I now have changed insurance and have to use Dr. Coats out of Modesto,Ca thanks to this website I feel alot more comfortable about it after checking out the information about him. Go to seminar on March 9 2005. WIsh me luck.

3/9/05
Went to seminar.. AWSOME!.. I meet with surgeon on March 25 YEAH.. Im sure I've left something out still left to do.. but .. I'm moving forward again and more positively.. :) UPdate after meeting him personally.

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Showed up early. Was afraid of getting lost. Dr. Patti was very nice compared to Dr. Ostroff however It seems that communication is not good. Dr. Patti had NONE of my paperwork from Dr. Ostroffs office and I gave them mine and they were supposed to be given back and weren't have to have them maied back now and then Dr. Patti want another Cardiology report completed by someone in SF 2hours away. I understand and want it to be safe but I don't want this other test hes wanting to do. So will update when I meet him again on May 6, 2003. .. Things changed meeting with a cardiologist here in my area on May 17 and then back to Dr. Patti on May 27, 03... So wish me luck.

Dr Coates is wonderful! Very kind - puts you right at ease. My surgery went well - had some complications due to scar tissue from past surgeries - but was still able to have lap procedure. The only problem is his office staff. When you go to your scheduled appointments, be prepared to sit in the waiting room for AT LEAST 45 minutes past your scheduled appointment time, and then you'll be seen by a physician's assistant, not Dr Coates. I am now being seen by my primary care physician again - I don';t have time to sit that long each time I have an appointment.

My first impression of Dr. Coates was a good one. He immediately puts you at ease with his friendly personality. He is so knowledgeable, you can't help but trust him with your life. He is a down to earth person and very open and honest about the importance of your life. His staff has been very informative and they get back to you in a timely manner. Dr. Coates has assured me that aftercare is of utmost importance to him and his staff, they have a well written program that includes months of follow-up. I feel very secure with Dr. Coates and his staff taking care of me.

At this time I would have to give him a rating of 10.

In my opinion surgical competence is a little more important than bedside manner, however, bedside manner makes a huge difference. If communication is below par then progress and success could be hindered.

I talked with him over the phone many times when I was a dialysis RN. He was always so nice and valued the RN's opinion. When I found out that he is now doing bariatric surgery, I was elated. I would trust him with my life. His office staff has been very nice and helpful. I have only seen Dr. Coates at the orientation. I don't know of any dislikes about him yet. Future patients should know he is a very good man.
He emphasizes aftercare quite a huge deal. Your life depends on it. Yes he does. He addressed the surgical risks at the orientation and also in the manual that is given to all patients. I would rate him as an excellent surgeon overall.

Both surgical competence & bedside manner are great.