Peter LePort Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

I have not met Dr. LePort as of yet. That is in a couple of weeks. I have seen him on a video, and he does seem very friendly and very intelligent. I do know that he has been doing this for 30 years and loves his job. He has trianed several other Doctor's to do the WLS procedure. I chose him though, because I trust that he knows exactly what he is doing. I found out about him through "Smart Demensions" the staff and everybody has been wonderful. Everything is so well organized and professional. It has made this experience a very pleasent and peacful one.

My first impression of him was I felt comfortable with him and I felt that I could trust him with my life! He's truly a blessing! My impression has only grown to more respect and admiration for him and his expertise! His office staff is very well trained, easy to talk to and very helpful before and after surgery! I can't think of anything I didn't like about him. I believe that potential patients should know that Dr. Le Port is a highly skilled, kind and knowledgable surgeon and they will feel confident with him. He emphasizes aftercare often, every 3 months after the first 2 months. Yes, he has a structured afercare program. He addressed all risks of surgery as well as physician assistants' talks with me and the new patient orientation coordinator. I would rate Dr. Le Port a perfect 10 in all respects! Both surgical competence and bedside manner are important and Dr. Le Port has both!

He is one of the finest Doctors I have ever met. And I have met many Doctors. Over time, my already positive impression only grew stronger. The staff at lite dimensions made me so comfortable throughout the entire process that I feel that I have made new friends that truly care about me.
The least favorable thing about him was... the inadequate display of Star Trek memorabilia in his office.
Future patients should know that he is experienced, insanely thourough and deeply caring of his patients.
The emphasis of aftercare was thorough and the aftercare program is solidly based and there for the patient.
The risks involved were quite explicitly explained and covered more than one time.
Overall, my Doctor really couldn't have done anything in the entire process that would have been better done again.
Both my surgery and treatment after were top notch and I feel, made for a much easier and quicker recovery.

Please read the entire entry so that you will have a clear idea of my experience...

I must say that if I had not wanted to have the sugery so badly, I probably would have gone elsewhere.

Dr LePort was on the phone for the first part of our first meeting (which by the way was the day before my surgery.)

He told me that I was very obese. (That was I surprise, because my BMI was only 57!!:-)

Actually, I pretty much felt like I was in a surgery-mill. Although in fairness, I was from out-of-state, and everything had to be done in just the 2 days prior to surgery. In addition, I paid cash, so didn't have the time getting to know his staff like those involved with insurance problems might have had.

The after-care was non-existent for me, as I was out of state. They told me they would be checking on me regularly by phone, but I never rec'd one call, even though I stayed for 3 months in California. (I was 2 1/2 hours away in Bakersfield).

So the moral of this story is, get to know the surgeon, be sure there is an after-care plan available to you, and go for laproscopic surgery rather than Open RNY, because I have a HUGE insisional (ventral) hernia that will have to be repaired.

Would I do this again, ABSOLUTELY!!! Dr LePort did a great job for me, surgically. I think he is very, very competent. I was a really "high-risk" candidate for this surgery, and he took me on, and I will always be greatful for that. I would recommend his office to anyone who lives close enough to benefit from the after-care etc, that he offers. Being out-of-state just was NOT the best thing for long-term effectiveness.

He is very informative on what to expect the life changes that have to be made. He has a great office staff and surgical team. I did not find anything that I dislike about him. This is a doctor that pulls no punchs he will tell you like it is and the things that you must do to make you surgery a sucess. He stresses that you should go to the support groups and keep to a deit and excercise program. He will inform you of the things that could go wrong with the surgery. He is a very good doctor in my opinion .

Have not met him but here good things about him. Iv only seen Becky who helped me and my mom get my wls approved.

My first impression of Dr. LePort was that he know what he doing.My impression of him hasn't changed. The people that are working in his office are really good and they know what they are doing. There is nothing I don't like about him. When it come to after care, his office want to make sure that you keep all your app. with them.Both his surgical comptemce and bedside manner were both great.

The first time that I saw Dr. LePort was at a talk that he gives to all of his new patients. I didn't really give his appearance a lot of thought.

Still don't.

I had a really difficult time with the office staff. I found out a week before my scheduled surgery date that they had "lost" my file. I then had a months worth of pre-op requirements to cram into the last week. Total nightmare. Once I got the office manager involved, things moved very quickly and efficiently.

I am particularly pleased that he didn't kill me! ;)

Dr. LePort is a great surgeon, just don't expect a lot of hand-holding...not really his style.

He is really big on after-care.

Very structured.

He was really straightforward about the risks involved. He answered all of my questions, and didn't sugar-coat anything. I really appreciated that.

Dr. LePort was great! As I said, he was blunt and honest and best of all, I'm here 6 weeks later so I survived it!

I have friends and family for emotional support. I wany my surgeon to be that kid that didn't have a soial life in school. I don't really care too much about their personality as long as they know what they are doing and do it well.

professional

still think the same of him

very professional

nothing

the Dr's office always calls you right back

he feels like my mother hahahaha

YES!!!

DIDNT HOLD BACK ANY DETAILS

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Dr LePort can come off a little detached at first, but he isn't really detached. Meaning the more you interact with him, see him at a group support meeting on a Monday or attend one of his Drs' Talks you will soon find out that he is extremely dedicated to his job as a bariatric surgeon. Dr. LePort is a very busy and caring surgeon. He has a caring staff and a great team of doctors who work with him both at Orange Coast Memorial and at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. During my stay at the hospital, he visited me briefly before surgery, asking about my concerns. After the surgery he spoke with my Mother and let her know how things went in a prompt fashion. Someone from his team visited every day. Dr. Leport also visited once after the surgery to check that everything was ok, and to see if I had any concerns.

Dr. LePort stresses aftercare, and has organized weekly meetings at Orange Coast Memorial Hospital for the first 4 Mondays of every Month from 6:30 to 8:30. They are surpervised by Dr. Diane LeMont. He will even attend a meeting once a month and share information or have one another member of his surgical team share. These meetings are free and open to all- just looking, pre-op and of course post-op.

Dr. LePort is very upfront about the risks of surgery and the benefits of surgery... when one follows the rules. Meaning use the tool and eat appropriately. I would rate Dr. LePort as an excellent surgeon and caring doctor.