Philippe Quilici Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, Medical Director

he is very fiendly.every one there is great.afterercare is very important ther they have a persson in the office who answers all of our questions anytime she is a licensed nutrisionist.they were very thourough about the risks and everything related to the surgery.I would rate him a 12 out of 10.

I thought he was a little cold at first, but he is an excellent surgeon. Office staff was a little chaotic when I first started the process. They have since hired a co-ordinator who is a nutritionist that has been a tremendous help.

My first impression of Dr. Quilici, is that he seemed very confident. And he put me at ease, when I asked him a few questions--and he seemed impressed when I told him I'd researched him on the 'net. I'm sure he'll do a good job. The waiting part's the hardest thing I'll do---but I'm sure it'll all work out fine with Dr. Quilici, and his staff. I attended my first pre-op/post-op support group (May 29)---and it was a pleasant experience.

Had the surgery on August 16,2002.

Addenum: Post-Op (8-28). Got my staples taken out, no complications at all. Quilici has been very supportive, that has been wonderful. Although, as with most surgeons, his bedside manner was non-existent, as he had his assistant, Dr. Alexander Tovar handle the visits in the hospital. I'm more inclined to say his surgical competence is excellent, and I'll take that anyday over lousy bedside manners! Ha!

I was very impressed with his skill. He is very knowledgeable. His office staff is the greatest. Future patients should know that he cares about his patients always. He has set up a support group. We meet twice a month at St. Joseph's hospital. He told me of all the risks of the surgery plainly so that I could understand. Both his surgical competence and his bedside manner are great. Dr. Quilici saved my live I could never have anything negative to say about him.

Extemely Professional. Straight to the point and compassionate. I always enjoy meeting with him. The office staff are extremely supportive and caring. That I only saw him in the hospital one time. But others (patients) did get more visits from him. He's extremely thorough and does excelent work. Aftercare is greatly emphasized. I see him every 4-6 wks. to get weighed and to discuss any issues or concerns I may have. Exercise and protein and vitamins are greatly emphasized. The risks of surgery are discussed on the first visit, and you are given a notebook of info. to read. I highly reccomend Dr. Quilici For this surgery.

I've been a patient of Dr. Philippe Quilici's in the past. He was a natural choice as I have utmost respect for his skill and ability. He also performs the Laproscopic Roux-en-Y, which after much research, was the surgery I felt most comfortable about having. At the initial consultation, he gave me a huge notebook with information concerning pre and post-op requirements and care. From there, I had an appointment with the psychologist he recommended for the psycho/social evaluation. After that, I saw a nutritionist, followed by a cardiologist, followed by my PCP. A support group for both pre and post op patients every other week is a part of the treatment plan as well--very thorough. He was supportive and positive, while not making any "pie in the sky" promises, either. I was also impressed when learning that he performs the surgery at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, a superb, world-renowned facility.

He's French. Very much so. He seemed competent but kind of distant on first meeting. At the second meeting, he was friendly and encouraging and wanting to make sure that I was ready to commit to this step.

Sendy in his office has been wonderful. She's helped me with the insurance and making sure everything is ready. She's listened to me when I had comments to make in relation to my surgery and the passing of my father.

As of yet, I haven't really seen him enough to form that much of an opinion on what I liked and disliked about him. And he has a support group that meets every other week at the hospital across the street from his office. One meeting is only post-op, the other meeting is both pre-op and post-op.

My first impression? Hmm, he's not the kind of guy I'd want to corner at a cocktail party and chat with for hours. But he seems very confident, maybe a scoche arrogant? But very, very smart. I guess the person I would most compare him to would be Dr. Peter Benton on ER. A little curt, very direct, no-nonsense, a tad rushed, but brilliant, very skilled. I can deal with that. Wouldn't want to be on any other operating table. Bedside manner is nice, but surgical competence is paramount. Let the nurses be congenial.

Dr. Quilici is an excellent surgeon. His initial meeting is very forthright and honest. He actually made me feel better about being fat and unlike most doctors was understanding when he said we could fix it. He didn't try to make me feel like it was my fault. He was open and honest about everything that would happen before and after the surgery. He makes sure you have proper care both physically and psychologically before and after the surgery. They have their own support group and the office staff is very nice. I would recommend him to anyone that is serious about losing weight! He was a GODSEND to me. Only two weeks after surgery and I have lost 15 lbs. Thank you Dr. Quilici!

I felt very convertable with him. He was very honest about the surgery and up front. His staff answered all my questions and made me feel very convertable. I would highly recommend him.