Roger De La Torre Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
13 yr Experience
9 yr in Bariatrics
13 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
9 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 64
13 yr Experience
9 yr in Bariatrics
13 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
9 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
Max Age of Patient is 64
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He is one of the first surgeons to perform the Lap-Band procedure. He was involved in trial surgeries before they proved it to be a safe procedure. The people in the office really take care of the pre-op and post-op care. I met Dr. De La Torre twice. Once during the pre-op session and, secondly, before I went into the OR. I had no problem with that. Some complained about his bedside manner, however, I felt like he did what expected him to do; which was to perform a successful surgery. Surgical competence was way more important to me than his beside manner.
Dr. De La Torre is an excellent surgeon. He's very serious about his work. I would have liked a bit of warm spontaneity in his bedside manner but others tell me he's very focused. I can accept that and know that he's got an awesome track record in the operating room. The Doc is a straight-shooter. He tells patients the truth even when one may not want to see it. He doesn't pretend that surgery is the answer to all of my problems and, as a straight-shooter, provides a strong aftercare program.rnrnHis staff handles the people side of the patients. Each of them is compassionate and empathetic to their patients. The practice's support group (meeting twice monthly) is the best!rnrnOverall, Doc's rating for surgical competence=11; bedside manner=7.
Dr De la Torre was very thorough and made sure that I didnt have any questions. His PA Della is awesome!! Very attentive. Even called me last night as well as today to make sure all is going well.
My surgeon was very friendly when I first met him. He is very personable. Through out the entire process of all the steps I had to complete in order to have the surgery, his office was wonderful about helping me get it all done. His staff was very friendly and personable. They make you feel like you are a part of the family. The Dr answered all my questions and my husbands too. He is very informative. He discussed the risks of surgery throughly. More than one to be quite honest as time progressed toward the actual date. If I had to rate my doctor I would definately recommend him to anyone. He is truely the best. His office has wonderful after care program. So if your having your surgery done, and you live near Columbia Missouri. Dr De La Torre is definately the Dr to consult. He is absolutely wonderful.
Everything that I researched about Dr. De La Torre and his team was correct. His staff is awesome and I have been very impressed with his approach to this surgery. He is conservative and has a great track record.rnrnThe DePaul Weight Loss Center has a very structured program from the very beginning and I feel confident that I have the ongoing support I need. rnrn
The first time I met Dr.de la Torre he was very nice. He is sensitive, personable and answered all my questions. Every time I've met with him he has been so nice. His nurse, Natalie, is very nice as well. I'm confident in his abilities and have heard a lot of good things about him. He also has several years of experience with this surgery.
My first impression of My Doc was great...He was doing a slide presentation for us and could not get the laser light to work and made a joke about putting ourselves in very capable hands...LOL! It put everyone to ease. rnThe staff at DePaul is absolutely the best people. They are all so nice and friendly but most importantly they are very knowledgable and helpful.rnThere are such strict and stringent aftercare taught before surgery, that I feel that I am in very good hands. The risks of surgery were also complete and detailed. rnAlthough I have yet to have my surgery, I feel as if Dr. de la torre and his staff will make this as positive as any surgery can be. rnI do not assume that all people will have all positive things to say about thier experience but so far so good with mine. rn
I only met him once and I got a very good feeling from him. rnI feel he really care about his patients and he knowledge is wonderfull I do know he teaches this surgery to others.rnThe staffs at the WLS are just wonderfull and so much fun to be around with they made me feel so special.rnHis surgical skills are wonderfull and his assitance took care of me and his staff too they prepared us for all after surgery cares and so on I feel really good about this WLS they are wonderfull.