Randal Baker Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

06/25/04 - Well I met Dr. Baker today. He was very informative. He answered all my questions very well. I feel like I already have a lot of confidence in him. I am glad I am having him for surgery. The MMPC has quite a set up there, and everyone if very compassionate, and caring.
08/04/04 - I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Baker on 9/1/04, and I do not have an appointment with him until then. So far I have a great impression of the office. The appointments are very organized, I haven't had to hold a long time when I call, and the staff is very professional and timely when returning calls. Over the past weekend I had some nausea as a result of my EGD, and the on call was right there to call in some meds. to help me out. Also a nurse called Monday morning to check on me and see how I was doing. You just don't find too many offices who work that way these days. So far I am very impressed. Dr. Baker is on vacation the day after my surgery for 2 weeks, but I know I will still be in good hands. I feel very confident that the MMPC will be there if I need them for anything.

09/08/04- surgery went as planned on 9/1/04. Dr. Baker was kept me and my family very informed on how things are. He was not afraid to express concerns or progress with us. He is straight and to the point, however we never felt rushed. He came in and said "Hi" before surgery, after, and then talked with my family in the waiting room. The PA's came to check on me through out my stay, however Dr.Baker did come in just before I left the last day,and went over a few more things. All in all I would say Dr.Baker is a 10!!!! He made me and my family feel very comfortable. I feel that I can call the office for any question, and always be treated with dignity, and respect by well trained professionals!!

Dr. Baker (MMPC) was very nice, very caring and he explained everything thoroughly. I am convinced I picked the right Doc!

From the very beginning Dr. Baker has shown he is a very caring Dr. He was easy to talk to and even though my appointment got started late he answered all of my questions. In the hospital I felt very well cared for and saw Dr. Baker before and after surgery. I felt as if I were in very good hands at all time. His staff was equally as caring and attentive.

My 1st impression was fine. Office people are great. No change on imperssion. Explained all phazes of the surgery and risks etc along with the pros, cons, coulda or wouldas too.Care after surgery was adequete. Surgical talent and bedside manners were fine.

I felt very comfortable with DR. Baker.right from the start. He is the best choice for me,
Surgery day, when he came into the holding room, I felt even better, Just his presents made me feel safe, And my family agreed with me,
I'm so happy, and will tell others about him.

I love Dr. Baker! Hi is a family man and a wonderful surgeon! The staff at MMPC are also very friendly, with an exception here and there which I consider minor, it's a wonderful practice.

On a scale from 1-10 Dr Baker and the MMPC staff are absolutely 10's!

June 8, 2004 I had surgery. Dr. Baker did it in record time and I feel great! I would feel safe recommending him to anyone. He is very pleasant to talk to and an excellent doctor now that is unique thing! I can't say enough about how it feels to be given a chance to start my life again. I'm sure he hears it all the time but the feeling is awsome.


I met Dr. Baker Monday morning. He was very nice. I felt very comfortable talking to him. I felt like he totally understood how futile it feels to try to diet to someone who has spent their whole life dealing with this. He was very straight forward about the surgery itself. He asked me if I had questions and then answered each one. I never felt hurried, it was very relaxed. After meeting him and knowing his reputation I feel very safe and confident he'll do a great job.
The Office staff was very nice. I was early for my appointment and I got in and out before my appointment time. Someone in that office knows how to schedual!
Everyone from insurance to schedualing and the front desk have been very helpful.
MMPC has a great aftercare program and support groups all over so I'm sure I'll find one local.
He was up front about the risks and the benifits of the surgery.

He was a very pleasant, caring Doctor. He made me feel very comfortable right from the first handshake!!! The whole MMPC staff has been very compasionate, professional, and efficient. Dr. Baker has excellant credentials and I feel that I was truly blessed to get him for a surgeon. He has done many of these procedures and has even developed a new way to seal the staple line so there are less leaks. His method is being used all over the United States. I really couldn't find anything to dislike about him. MMPC has an excellant aftercare program and aftercare is very emphasized. The risks of surgery were fully discussed and I feel that I have more risks to my health if I don't have the surgery. Overall I would rate Dr. Baker and his staff as excellent!!!!

Well he was very helpful in explaining the surgery to me. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. He knows what he is talking about and will let you know flat out what it is about. They have you set up your appointments before you leave the hospital and they call and remind you of your appointments. They have a very good aftercare program. Told you out right all the risks of having surgery. I would give him a 10 out of 10. I thought that he was Great!! Surgical competence. I didn't see him after surgery, he talked to my husband though and the PA came in to see me after my surgery in my room. But I know that he is a very busy guy, and I wasn't having any problems that I would need him.

I was very impressed with Dr. Baker. I would reccommend him for anyone who is looking for a surgeon. All of the staff at MMPC were very supportive. They support you up to your surgery date and they have you come in for follow up appts quite often for 6 months after surgery then at least yearly after that.