Rita Hadley Bariatric Surgeon MD, FACS, PhD
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Very professional - She suggested Lap - said I was a great candidate for it - healthy and young. Very little healing necessary. The office was very organized and scheduled to meet my needs.
10/24/03
My surgery is scheduled for 10/27/03, and I had my pre-surgery appointment with Dr. Hadley yesterday. Actually I spent way more time with her office and nursing staff than with her, but that's fine. Everything that I need to do was totally, thoroughly explained to me. Everyone was very friendly, kind, and supportive. I really appreciate the extremely large gown I was given to change into for my physical--it's been a long time since I put on something that's too big for me!
Dr. Hadley is wonderful. The physical was not as thorough as I would have thought, but she had the results of my pre-op testing and that was all fine. She sat and asked me if I had any questions, and took the time to answer everything I had to ask. I didn't have much to ask so it didn't take long, but even though there were lots of people in the waiting room, I felt like she would have sat there for hours if that is what it took to be sure I am adequately prepared for surgery.
When we were finished, she reassured me, told me to relax and enjoy the next few days, and that she would see me Monday morning. Then she actually hugged me--silly, but for some reason it meant a great deal to me! I am totally comfortable with Dr. Hadley as my surgeon--both because I am confident in her skills and competence and happy with her bedside manner.
7/12/03
This is all just my opinion and some of what I remember from the group information session.
I went to Dr. Maguire's information meeting on July 11, 2003. This was my third info session--I had also had an initial consultation at Bariatric Treatment Center ($90 cash) and attended the information meeting for Dr. Ayers and Dr. Bruce. I wasn't thrilled with BTC (although I liked Dr. Viglianco), and I really liked Dr. Ayers, but Drs. Maguire and Hadley just seemed more..... right for me. I trusted Dr. Maguire and his experience, and if he trusts Dr. Hadley, then I do too.
My first impression of both Doctors and their office staff was very good. Dr. Maguire conductued the session because Dr. Hadley was in surgery. She did come in later and was there with him to answer questions. I really liked the emphasis they place on lowering risk of very serious complications-- they oversew staple lines and leave a drainage tube into the stomach area for two weeks after surgery in case it is needed for additional nutrition or for drainage in case of intestinal blockage. This is uncomfortable, and these complications are rare, but just in case, I like the idea!
They emphasized the need for correct diet and follow-up care, but it is only included in the surgery price for the first six months. After that you pay whatever the office visit price is, according to what you need. They said that they will work with your primary care physician to ensure that you get the appropriate followup, but of course they would prefer you to go to them for followup care.
At this point I can't imagine going to anyone else. I haven't met with either doctor personally, and won't until I wade through the insuranace swamp and have a surgery date. With this in mind, I would say at this time the most negative thing I have to say is that they were both very professional and business-like. But I'm looking for a surgeon, not a buddy.
When I first saw Dr. Hadley I thought oh boy, she's skinny as a rail, what does she know about walking in my shoes? But now I know her to be the most compassionate surgeon it's been my good fortune to meet (and I worked in surgical ICU for 10 years). Her office people are kind and efficient, she is extremely available and responsive, and the aftercare program at her practice is pretty comprehensive. I wish they had a nutritionist available.
Overall rating: A PLUS!! (And I'm not kind to surgeons .. ask any who've worked with me <g>)
When I first encountered Dr. Hadley at the informational meeting my impression was "competent." When I went in for my preop visit I was very impressed with her ability to relate to me and my husband one on one. I was immediately confident that I had made a good choice for my surgeon. The office staff is excellent--very professional and helpful. I was repeatedly reminded to call with any questions or concerns. Dr. Hadley was very kind and compassionate--she even gave me a hug the day she sent me home from the hospital. She was/is very encouraging. Aftercare is highly stressed with regular checkups and annual checkups for life after the first year. Risks were addressed adequately and honestly. My experience was very positive and I had no complications so my impressions may be better than someone who had some problems. This is only my own personal experience.
I went to the informational meeting, and Dr. Maguire and Dr. Hadley were both there. Dr. Hadley seemed to be very informed and on top of things. I decided to go with her as my surgeon. Not that Dr. maguire wasnt. They went over everything that you needed to know about the surgery and answered all of the questions that were given to them.
They really stress aftercare.They explained all the risks of surgery. I was impressed.