Randal Baker Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
23 yr Experience
23 yr in Bariatrics
26 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
21 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is N/A
23 yr Experience
23 yr in Bariatrics
26 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
21 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
90% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is N/A
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I met Dr. Baker at a seminar and liked him instantly, which is why I chose him to be my surgeon. I know he is the best, so I know I'm in good hands. After our consult, he said the next time he'd see me would be in hospital. :)
1/26/07rn I WENT AND MET DR. BAKER THIS MORNING. I WAS QUITE IMPRESSED WITH HIM. HE SEEMED VERY NICE AND ACTED LIKE A CARING DOCTOR. I THINK FOM EVERYTHING I HAVE LEARNED SO FAR THAT HE WILL BE A GOOD DOCTOR FOR ME. HE SAID THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY COMPLICATIONS BECAUSE OF MY ANEURYSM! THAT MADE ME FEEL BETTER.rnI HAD MY SURGERY ON MAY 1ST AND I THINK DR. BAKER IS AWESOME. HE MADE ME FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AND HE SMILED ALOT. HE HAS A GREAT BEDSIDE MANNEER!
Doctor Baker and his staff were all wonderful.rnThey really made me feel comfortable even at 410#. They were there to cheer me and other patients on.rnThe day of my surgery I was scared, not because of Doctor Baker but because of a complication I had with a pervious surgery at a different hospital.rnDoctor Bakers staff told him of my anxiety - he came into the pre-op room to see me and speak with me, telling me I would be fine and he was right and wonderful.rnI would recommend him to one and all.rnOn a scale of 1 - 10 he is a 99.9rn
This man is wonderful! He tells it like it is, but gave me hope. I have a huge hernia which I have been told was inoperable...Dr. Baker says he'll fix it for me if I can lose the weight. His staff is wonderful. MMPC is an outstanding organization that handles bariatric surgery with a great before and after program. They are one of two programs to have won an award of excellence in the state. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. His surgical abilities are great, and so is his bedside manner. I had the surgery at Blodgett Hospital and have NEVER been treated with more kindness or dignity. I just had the surgery two days ago, but would do it again with these people at the helm. My only complaint was that he was busier than I would've liked---had to wait a couple weeks longer to have the surgery than I originally wanted to wait, it wasn't so easy to fit into my schedule, but it was worth the wait to have Dr. Baker.
Dr. Baker was very pleasant and informative to speak with. He was highly recommended to me as one of the leading surgeons in the state and I'm told he has developed some of the techniques now used to make the surgery more successful and reduce the risk of adhesions. If I have to find one shortcoming, it would be that I only was able to meet with him for a short initial consultation and then for a few minutes before surgery. All of the pre and post surgical visits have been with physician assistants. Although the PA's are quite nice and qualified to answer most every question and concern, it would have been nice to speak with the Dr. Baker further at one or more of the follow up visits.rnrnThe office staff is quite pleasant and professional. It is a busy office and they see a lot of patients. My only concern with the office staff was that they are working with so many patients that they may overlook messages to return calls. I had to call a few times in order to get a date scheduled for surgery.rnrnI believe that both MMPC and Blodgett are Centers for Excellence. The practice provides all pre and post operative care. They have behaviorists, nutritionists and physiologists on staff to work with patients.rnrnAfter care is emphasized as well as the attendance of local support groups. Their staff facilitate two monthly support groups in Grand Rapids and there are a number of other local support groups throughout the state that are facilitated by patients who have been trained by the practice.rnrnI would rate this practice as excellent and would recommend MMPC to anyone interested in WLS in Michigan.
HE WAS WILLING TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS I MIGHT HAVE. I GOT TO FELL VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HIM FROM DAY ONE.VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND HELPFUL. NOTHING ,I LIKED HIM VERY MUCH. JUST THAT HE IS WELL EXPEREANCE IN HIS FIELD .VERY INPORTANT.YES A VERY STRUCTURED AFTER CARE PROGRAM. TOLD ME ALL THE RISK AND ALSO WRITTEN MATERIAL ON THE RISK.100% THE GREATET.BOTH HE IS VERY GOOD AND IF I HAD TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN IT WOULD BE DR RANAL BAKER
'AWESOME! I was so scared to have the surgery and was wondering what does God think of me having to resort to this and not have enough will power on my own. His staff was SO helpful and having met with Dr. Baker
My first impression of Him was wow, He looks different, and younger than His picture.:)
He is very clear about my questions. Made me feel good about what I was about to do.
Yet told me the stasts of what the danger is.
I didn't really form an opinion of him. professional, direct. Very well estabilshed in His
profession, over 6000 surgerys The team have performed at this hospital.
Good aftercare program.
I think I was well blessed by the Lord, for getting Dr. Baker. I feel I will be in good hands.
My first impression of Dr. Baker was that he looked a lot younger and taller in person. He is very patient and direct with all my many questions and concerns. Even though you could tell his day was very busy and was on a tight schedule, he remained until I felt comfortable with everything he was explaining to me.
He has a wonderful reputation and so does the MMPC Center. I feel confident in his abilities and skills (and God too of course). I don't think I could be placing my life in better hands for this procedure than his.