Pedro Kuri Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

I originally met with Dr Jeffrey Strain at the Wish center in Renton, Wa. Dr Strain was wonderful, very knowledgable and very nice even when I interrupted our consult twice to go to the restroom and be sick :P My husband loved him since they both drive 80's Porsches. Glad they could bond while I was vomiting lol. Since I have decided against the RNY and will be self pay I will be seeing Dr Kuri. His staff and facilitators I've spoken to so far are wonderful. UPDATE 09/25/05:: Dr Kuri and his team were WONDERFUL! Everything I heard about him was true. He was kind and seemed almost 'fatherly' in his care and concern for me. I felt completely at ease with him. What a great experience!

Awesome, excellent, wonderful.

Very soft spoken man, easy to talk to.
Answered ALL of my questions.
He really showed a personal interest in me and my weight problem.
Even my wife liked him!

My first impression of Dr. Pedro Kuri was the usuall. I had never seen him before but had heard others speak wonderful things about him. He was very nice and upfront. My impression didn't change. He is a wonderful person. He seriously cares about his patients. His office staff was wonderful. Dr. Morales oh my goodness. She so beautiful. She looks like she came straight from a magazine. Only she hasn't had any touch ups...all natural. His staff was great. Alex is a nurse at the hospital and he has very limited english but boy did he keep you laughing before and after surgery. I have no complaints about anyone there. Future patients should know that with Dr. Kuri and his staff you are in GREAT hands!!!! They emphasize after care to the max. Like I said Dr.K is very upfront and he lets you know everything flat out. No time for games. Since the surgery is done in Mexico most people that come to him are from the states. I am only going to be going back to him for fills. But I am sure if you needed aftercare or had any concerns Dr.K would more than provide them. I was well aware of the risk before I was banded so that was no need to stress the importance. Of course he discussed them with me but there are risk involved with anyting. From a scale of 1 to 10 Dr. Kuri gets 100...he is off the scale. That is how good he is!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no comparison. He is great in all areas. That is the way a Dr. should be. I know everyone doesn't have a perfect or positive experience but as for me...I have no complaints. Thank you Dr. Kuri

My first impression on meeting Dr. Kuri was that he was a caring person with a sense of humor. On getting to know him better, I found him to be extremely competent and professional, but also very kind and concerned about the welfare of his patients. He met with me several times before and after surgery, took plenty of time to answer questions and was available for any belated follow-up questions. There was nothing I disliked about him. He was very straightforward about the risks and benefits of surgery. Dr. Kuri provides his patients with free fills after the surgery. I would rate him a 10/10 with equal excellence in surgical competence and bedside manner. I simply have nothing negative to say about Dr. Kuri or his staff.

Dr. Kuri's staff is also wonderful. All were very helpful and kind. I would like to give particular mention to Joanne Narayan (patient facilitator) and to Nurse Angela (enfermera excellente!)

Never having had any other surgery, I know no other surgeons. But I do know first hand about Dr Kuri. He is super and very down to earth. He came to my hotel the day before surgery to talk with our group and answer any questions we may have, plus he outlined the whole procedure and process. I was impressed with the hospital, little as it was, and the staff, tho almost no English was spoken. I was in the hospital for 1 day, staying in TJ for another day, then flew home. I have no pain other than a little soreness at the larger incision sight. My starting weight was 211, today it is 189. The only problem I had, was having the runs from the liquid diet I am on. This was an excellant place to go and I totally recommend them to anyone. Anyone can email me for any info regarding my surgery, cost, etc.. It has been the best thing I have ever done in my life !!

I absolutely, positively LOVE Dr. Kuri! I would recommend him to anybody who is considering the lap band procedure. He comes with so much experience with banding. He's gentle, sincere, and truly cares about you as a patient. Who could ask for more!?

He is a very busy man. But very concerned about the health & welfare of his patients. Not just during surgery but after.

Dr Kuri is an amazing surgeon. He absolutely spoiled me! The staff was ultra-professional, and I received the absolute best care. I am so pleased with my decision, and with the relative safety of the lapband procedure.

I'm very excited to have Dr. Kuri as my surgeon. I have done extensive research, and I know he is very skilled at what he does. I feel completely comfortable with my decision.