Phillip Hornbostel Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
21 yrs. yr Experience
8 yrs. yr in Bariatrics
20 yrs. yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
8 yrs. yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
80%% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 78
21 yrs. yr Experience
8 yrs. yr in Bariatrics
20 yrs. yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
8 yrs. yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
80%% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 78
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My first impression of Dr. Hornbostel was that he was an extremely well-informed surgeon when it came to this procedure. While he provides the best of care, he doesn't want you to have to jump through any hoops that you don't have to. I was impressed by Dena and by Margie. Some of the other staff is not as sympathetic as they could be, but they are not bad, just abrupt sometimes. The thing I like least about Dr. Hornbostel is that he relies heavily on the written material given in a notebook, and sometimes it isn't as complete as I'd like. I've also found some conflicting information between sheets in the notebook and also conflicting between what the notebook says and what they have hold me. I've had to call with questions several times about post-surgical issues (like what medicines I can take and when and in what form, etc...), but I always get a friendly call-back (even long-distance) and my questions answered. He emphasizes aftercare and has a strict regimen of food (which is really pretty easy to do) and wants you to attend the support group once per month in Sedalia. He is very clear ahead of time about all the risks involved with the surgery and what he does to make sure that you don't have any complications (air boots and injections to prevent blood clots - xrays post surgery to make sure no leaks). Both surgical competence and beside manner are important to me...I think that Dr. Hornbostel has both in spades.
My first impression of Dr. Hornbustle was one of satisfaction. He is very nice and gets to the point. He is caring and makes you feel like you are doing well when I see him.
My impression never has changed, he hasen't changed so why should I think he has changed.
The office staff is great! Everytime I call they get me right to a nurse. I have found them to be very nice.
Know that he will tell you what he wants you to do, and that he is a great surgeon. His track record has been great. I would recommend him to anyone.
He is very clear about what to do before and after surgery! He gives us a big white three ring binder. He says that if we follow it things will go smoothly. It has sections about pre-op, about the surgery and post-op, nutrition, diet and a week to week diet I should be on.
Dr. Horbustle was very upfront about the risks of surgery. He went over the problems that could happen and how to avoid them.
On a scale from 0-10 I would give him a 10 honestly I would.
I would say that his surgical competence and bedside manner are good. He is always willing to answer all of your questions and make you feel good about asking them.
These are only my observations about Dr. Hornbustle, he has been nothing but great for me, someone may need more of a surgeon that sits and talks more. He is a very good surgeon and dosen't have time to sit and gab with his patience.
My first impression was he Knew what he was doing, and felt very relaxed with him and his staff. I'm getting very excited for them to give me a Date. I have a 100% sure everything will go great.
My first impression was that he cared. He requires everyone to attend a seminar he gives first before an individual doctor's visit. He answered most of my questions before I even talked with him one on one. I told my family everything I had learned at the seminar and we made up a list of questions to ask him at our first meeting. And he answered them all and made my husband and I feel confident to continue on with plans for the surgery.
My first impression was he has a great sense of humor, though a no nonsense, attitude, very funny, but straight to the point, very informative, made me feel relaxed.
His assistant Dena was great, seems very eager to help, very warm personality. They both seem to genuinly(sp?) care for people.
DR PHILLIP HORNBOSTEL WAS GREAT, HIS NURSE WAS REALLY GREAT AND SHE HELP ME GET INTO THE OFFICE FOR A APPOINTMENT AND THE SEMIMAR IN THE SAME DAY SINCE I HAD TO DRIVE A LONG WAY, THE REASON I'M GOING TO THE DOCTOR MY AUNT'S FRIEND HAD HIS OPERATION FROM HORNBOSTEL. HE WAS REALLY POLITE AND UPFRONT ABOUT THE OPERATION AND TOLD ME THE FACTS
Wow, what a fantastic guy. The pre op went great, the surgery was great, and the post op appointments have been great. Everyone in his office is amazing and one of his nurses even came to see me in the hospital. He tells you like it is, and doesn't try to sugar coat anything, and I like that.
I was very impressed with Dr. Hornbostel. He was very knowledgeable, and seemed to really care. His office staff is topps, he cares so much, he has given us his home and cell number. I did have questions, and he was more than kind to answer them. I also have attended a support group that is closer to my area, but I was talking with them, and thier dr. had tubes out of thier stomach for a couple of weeks. I was surprised, I had a tube up my mose for 18 hours, and that was it. My lap holes have healed, and there are just some tiny scars. He was willing to discuss all of the benefits as well as the risks. I would recommend this dr. to anyone.
Dr. H is the untimate professional. Seldom does he smile or crack a joke with you. He will answer all your questions and address any issues you have regarding your weight and weight loss. I am very pleased with him and i would recomend him to anyone interested in surgery.
He has a very structure aftercare, and expects you to follow it to the "T". If you are going to go through all teh trouble of having this surgery you will havce no problem following his instructions.
