Thomas A. Jones Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr Jones was very nice and straight forward. He explained the surgical procedure, risks, and post-op lifestyle thoroughly. Dr Jones answered any/all my questions. He was very patient and didn't rush to get me out of the room. I had a sense that he truly cared. I don't think I could have chosen a better surgeon.
OMG what can I say but he was wonderful!
He explained everything to me and answered all my questions. Assured me that all would go fine and made sure I understood that this is a tool and that excercise and good diet are important to be successful. The office staff are amazing! Dorothy and Barb..woooooooohooooo couldn't ask for better! I am so looking forward to seeing Doc Jones in the hospital!
My surgeon will either be Dr. Jones or Dr. Svendsen. Those are the ones approved by my insurance. I haven't met either of them but have heard and read nothing but good things about them so I am confident in my choice of Park Nicollet. They are all about taking all of the neccessary preparations to ensure your success and I sincerly appreciate that. Everyone at the Park Nicollet Bariatric Clinic has acted like they truely care and been wonderful. Great, structured program!
I had little to do with Dr. Jones, I met him for about 10 minutes to schedule my appointment and then again for 2 minutes the day of surgery and 2 minutes the day after. He was professional strictly business. I didn't feel much connection with him but felt he was very sure of his abilities, I mentioned to him that I had not done much research on who was the best surgeon in town and he said if you would have you would have still been here with me. That is all I had to do with him. All other contact was with his staff, they were all professional too, not always as accessible as I would have liked though. At the time when I wanted to talk to someone I felt it was pretty important and was upset that noone called me back right away the minute they got to work, but in afterthought I understand that they have to set priorities and many others probably had more serious things going on then me.
This program was very comphrensive, they gave me lots of information and had me meet with medical doctor, phyciatrist, physical therapist.
I feel they covered all their bases with giving me full information and risks and tried to get me prepared to have the surgery and live the proper life style afterwards. They have a full follow up program where you see the dietican and surgeons nurse at regular intervals.
I feel the surgical competence was great, I had only one minor complication and understand things do happen.