Steven M. Clark Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

My first impression of Dr. Clark was that he was very kind with a good sense of humor. He was very thorough and answered all of my questions and addressed all risks involved. His office staff was very nice - especially Nancy who handles the insurance and has had bariatric surgery herself. Dr. Clark has very structured pre-op and postop care programs complete with dietitian, exercise physiologist, and counselor. So far, I give him an excellent rating and honestly don't have anything negative to say about either him or his office staff.

I have liked Dr. Clark since I have begun working with him. I am an X-ray tech at one of the hospitals that he is affiliated with, so have got to see how he treats patients and staff in surgery. He is great with everyone and very rarely loses his cool in surgery, plus he has never gotten cross with me or any of my other fellow x-ray techs, which that means a lot to me. I also have the opportunity to talk treat patients during their pre-op time for their UGI's and Chest X-rays, so I quiz them about what they like and dislike and problems they have had.

The St. Francis program is wonderful! They are big into pre and post care and treatment. This was not a easy decision for me to make. I have been seeing Dr. Eve Olson for almost 2 years and following her diet and going to Curves for exercise. The staff at St. Francis Weight Loss Center is great and they are all about the patient and getting them treated. There is a structured aftercare program and everything is outlined. I had heard about the "bible", but until I got one I had no clue what they were talking about! It is a great tool.

Dr. Clark takes his time and is willing to ask any and all questions. I guess I have an advantage, or maybe a disadvantage, because as a health care worker I probably see or know too much. I guess that is why it took me so long for me to come to terms that I needed surgery to help me.

I think both surgical competence and bedside manner matter greatly. I have seen both sides of Dr. Clark and know I have made the right choice of surgeon.

Dr. Clark is a wonderlul surgeon! He is very
professional,sensitive yet straight forward.
The staff that assits him is great as well.
Dr.Clark answered all my questions honestly.
He treated me with respect and no question was "dumb". Dr Clark was easy to talk to. I felt as if I had known him all my life. My
family loved him as well and had total con-fidence in him!!! After my surgery Dr Clark
came out to talk with my family and answer all their questions.He is geniune,supportive,and really has a desire to help his patients!!!I'd give him a wee
deserved 10!!!!!

I was very fortunate to be Dr. Clark's first bariatric surgery. He was wonderful! I found so much support for both him and his staff. Dr. Clark took his time in preparing me for the surgery and advising me on the risks. The continued support after surgery helped me to accomplish my goal weight in less than a year. Thank you, Dr. Clark!!!

Well, not sure what to think of Dr Clark yet! Seem nice anwered all my questions and was very informative.

Don't know what to think about his office, since I was the first person in his new office. They where still working on it while I was there!

Dr Clark is professional and the staff at St Francis Weight Loss Center is fabulous. Dr Clark is knowledgable and he is human. He doesn't volunteer a whole lot of information....but he is open to questions and he answers them fully.

The program he is associated with has a resident dietians, physical fitness coordinators, counselors...they have a nice book they give you outlining what foods can be eaten and at what time frames.

They offer free monthly support group meetings as well as one-on-one meetings with the dietician or physical fitness trainer on a pay basis.

I have only met Dr. Clark twice. His bed sid e manner is great. He explains everything. the office staff is very supportive. Some of them have even already had the surgery. He emphasizes aftercare strongly. THe do have a structured aftercare program. He tells what the risks of surgery are. I would rate him on a scale of 1 to 10 a 9. this is because I have not had my surgery yet.

I love Dr. Clark!! He is very quiet and gentle. Very friendly. He is a christian man and that mad all the difference to me. He is also an EXCELLENT surgeon. Everyone at the St. Francis Hospital Weight Loss Center is wonderful. They are all very helpful and kind. Several of the women who work there have had the surgery so they can really relate. I would recommend Dr. Clark very highly to anyone who is considering this surgery!!

WHEN I FIRST STARTED THIS JOURNEY BACK IN FEBRUARY OF 2003 I HAD A CONSULT WITH DR. INMAN. SHE APPEARED TO BE VERY KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE RNY. SHE TOOK THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURE THROUGHLY AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE HAD. I THINK SHE IS CAPABLE OF GETTING THE JOB DONE.DR. INMAN EMPHASIZED THAT THIS SURGERY IS A MERE TOOL AND THAT STICKING TO THE AFTERCARE PROGRAM WOULD BE REALLY IMPORTANT. I WAS CONCERNED WITH THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT SHE SPENT WITH ME AFTER THE CONSULTATION ONE ON ONE. IT SEEMED KIND OF RUSHED. THE ONLY REASON I AM NOT SURE THAT I WILL BE USING HER IS BECAUSE ST. V IS REALLY BOOKED AND I DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR ALMOST 6 MOS OUT TO HAVE MY SUREGERY. ALSO I HAD TO DO ALL OF MY FOOTWORK FOR GETTING APPPROVED. I DIDN'T LIKE NOT HAVING TO MUCH SUPPORT.

I HAVE DECIDED TO GO WITH DR. CLARK AT ST. FRANCIS WEIGHTLOSS CENTER. HE IS A WONDERFUL DR. HE SEEMED TO BE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE SURGERY AND DIDN'T MIND ANSWERING QUESTIONS. HE HAD AN EMERGENCY AND STILL DIDN'T MIND SEEING ME AS WELL AS OTHERS BEFORE HE ATTENDED HIS EMERGENCY. DR. CLARKS OFFICE STAFF WAS WONDERFUL THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY AS WELL. THEY HAVE A VERY STRUCTURED AFTERCARE PROGRAM THAT CONSIST OF A PERSONAL TRAINER, CASE MANAGER, DIETICIAN,AND A BEHAVIORAL COUNSELOR.

He is a very nice looking young man. I wondered why he wanted to do this type of surgery and he said because of how much it helped others. I have only seen him twice. Everyone in the office are great. He went into detail abou the risk of surgery. I am killing myself now so it could not be any worse. This is all I can say at this time.