Patrick Coates Bariatric Surgeon M.D., FACS

I seen Dr. Coirin first but Dr. Coates is doing the surgery. I can say Dr. Coirin was very informative and took his time and answered all my questions.

Did not have him originally - I was with Dr. Coirin first but my insurance company did not recognize him as a surgeon. I was given the choice of waiting the 6-8 months to get it fixed or I could go with Dr. Coates. I did not meet him until surgery date and that was kind of weird. He was very friendly and spoke at the seminar I first attended. The office staff is very nice and helpful. I sort of feel like I am on my own now that I am post op. I had my one week appointment and then don't go back until my 1 month. I have questions still but don't know who to ask. As far as bedside manner, Dr. Coates is so busy with doing surgeries that he has his P/A's do all aftercare. I guess that is just the way it is these days. Overall I am very happy that I made the leap - I just wish I had a little more support.

Well really my whole experience with him and his staff was great... And my impression of him and the staff just keep getting better and better.. The staff is there anytime u have a Question... i would and have referred people to him... everyone is on the feet on surgery day .. everyone thats going to be in the operating room with u they all ask u the same questions which is a good thing just in case u messed u .. then the'll catch it and talk with u and the doc about it.. because everyone gets nervous and messes up sometimes when they talk... me i was a big chicken when i went in. but they all made me feel right at home .. so to speak.. so u see all ihave to say is good things about him and his staff..... there a busy office but they help when they can..

I followed Dr Coates work for 3 years before I ever met him. Three of my good friends had Bariatric Surgery and he was there Doctor.I watched how well they did. And that helped me to decide to pick him to do my Surgery.
I researched and gained alot of knowledge from Dr. Coates and his staff. The girls in his office are very friendly.
I only wish I could of talked to him on my pr-op appointment he was in a meeting and another PA did that appointment. But he did reassure me before surgery and that put me at ease. Dr. Coates is very easy to talk to and he lisens to his patients. The after care in the hospital was great. The Nurses are very well trained in how to take care of you. I did have some swelling and I could'nt even get a sip of water it would come up. But after a couple of days the swelling went done and I was able to swallow.
I stayed an extra day in the hospital until I was able to get broth and jello down. And
Then it was home I have lost 40lbs in three weeks. and I feel great! I take my vitamens and exersize every day. I am so glad I had this done.

The first time I met Dr. Coats was at the orientation he presented on 11/2/04. His presentation was very informative and easily understood. He appeared to be a down to earth person. He answered everyone's questions with confidence and with out no hesitation. I learned a lot from Dr. Coat's orientation. He was very honest about the risks of surgery. He did not try to sugar coat anything. After listening to Dr. Coats I am glad that I had picked him for my surgeon.

I had my consultation with Dr. Coirin on tuesday Nov 16th. My first impression of him was good. He seems like a really gentle soft spoken man. I was really glad to meet him in person for the first visit because I was really nervous. I soon felt comfortable and the whole consult went pretty quickly. He was very informative and answered any questions I had. I'm happy with the decision that was made for him to be my surgeon. (UPDATE) I recently found out that I had to change to Dr. Coates because pacific care would not approve Dr. Coirin to perform my surgery so I switched. Dr. Coates will perform my surgery and I'm fine with that decision I was impressed with him at the orientation and I think I will be just fine with him.

I first met Dr. Coates at a seminar. My first impression was a good one.
I have not met with Dr Coates again. No change. His office staff was great and have answered all my calls with patience. There has been nothing negative to say.

Dr. Coates was professional and highly interested in me and my particular needs. Dr. Coates is one of the finest well-known surgeons in the Central Valley area of California. His staff is empathetic and continually go out of their way for his patients. Future patients should know that this is a wonderful surgeon who may be busy at times - and the office wait is normally much longer than you would expect. Dr. Coates' office emphasizes the importance of continuing aftercare and support group attendance. As they say "Surgery is a TOOL". His office has classes on a weekly basis for any of you to attend to continue gaining knowledge and maintain your health. Dr. Coates' bedside manner and surgical competence is professional, empathetic, humorous at times and he always makes you feel so comfortable.

I saw him the first time at the seminar and had already picked Dr. Coirin for my dr. but he was on vacation and after hearing Dr. Coates give the seminar I really liked him so I decided to go with him. My consultation was with his asst. so that's all I know for now. Met him right before my surgery. Seemed very nice. Didn't leave any bruising and everything went very smooth. No nausea or throwing up after surgery so I am very happy with him. Thanks DR. Coates.

Dr. Coates has been very frindley. My expereince with him and his staff has all been good. You don't get much time with the doctor but lots of time with the PA's. The after care program through memorial is very comperhensive. I have had a great experience with this doctor and his staff.