Thomas Clark Bariatric Surgeon MS, MD, FACS

Dr. Clark was eager to discuss, in detail, the surgery procedure. and to calm any fears or misinformation I may have had about the procedure. The more we talked the better I felt about the entire journey. His office staff is a dream! They are super cordial and very well informed! What I like about Dr. Clark, well, he ain't bad on the eyes! ... LOL.. that's always helpful! His 'AfterCare' procedure seems very thorough with continued hands-on-approach and ready availability. About the risks, he never once skirted the truth. HE definitely mentioned the possiblilty of death. My overall rating of Dr. Clark is Handsome.. oops! I meant competent, experienced and knowledgable. A+

I went to a seminar at Dr. Clark's practice. He explained the surgery he does. I was/am a little nervous about it because it's totally different from what I was expecting. I had to switch from a military surgeon and RnY, to a civilian surgeon and a new surgery. I have heard/read/researched alot about Dr. Clark and it has been all good so far. His staff seemed very on the ball. I am fine with the choice I made and am confident that everything will be fine.
I'm post op now and I think Dr. Clark is great. His staff is great also. There was nothing I didn't like about them. They emphasize aftercare a lot. They have a structured aftercare program.
I rate Dr. Clark a 10 as far as I'm concerned. Great bedside manner, great competence.

He was very caring and did not minimize the risks of this surgery/my impression has not changed too much over time/ his office staff is very compassionate and professional/He emphasizes that aaftercare is so important and seem s to have a structured program/ he has great bedside manner and competence and also a little shy.

I think Dr. Clark is a life saver and he is wonderful. He changed my life by performing the surgery and gave me another chance. For hom and his wonderful staff. Thanks so much by giving me a great outlook and another chance at life.

I went to my first consultation on May 20,2003 and met Dr Clark fot the first time and my first impression of him was a wonderful one. He was very sincere and passionate about the work he does and it seems to give him great joy to help people who are overweight live longer, healthier and happier lives. His office staff was wonderful. They were nice, very helpful and I did not feel looked down upon due to my weight. Right now I am going thru the process to obtain clearance for my sugery. But overall my first experience with Dr Clark and his staff was a rewarding one.

I had my first group bisit with Dr Clark on April 8, 2003 and I was very impressed. He explained everything and spent time answering puestions. Hi staff was very friendly and helpful.

As a navy dependent I was initially a patient of Doctors Moore and Spencer at Portsmouth Naval. I was surprisingly very comfortable and happy with the whole clinic/staff/program at Portsmouth naval and would recommend them to anyone. However,after an extensive wait, it was finally decided to allow many patients to go to outside civilians, and I took the opportunity to help speed the process.
The Tricare system offered me a choice from over twenty local surgeons in their network of civilian doctors. I've chosen Dr. Thomas Clark in NN for various reasons. Primarily due to the great recommendations I got for him from former patients and other people in the medical circle, including OTHER SURGEONS' OFFICE MANAGERS, and nursing staff I know who have worked with his patients at Riverside Hospital.
I had the opportunity to get in with a few other surgeons who could have gotten me in for surgery much sooner, but I didn't find Dr. Clark's anticipated waiting period terribly unreasonable (about 3 months.)Given that I've waited this long already, an extra 4-8 weeks is nothing compared to my increased comfort with his reviews.I could have gotten in much sooner, but with a great deal more anxiety.
I attended an orientation session with Dr. Clark this week and am looking forward to working with him, he and his staff were friendly and willing to answer questions. They were very helpful in dealing with insurance matters. I was comfortable with the whole affair. The only warning I might give future patients is to be prepared to be weighed and photographed at this visit! I might have liked to look somewhat better for my "before" mugshot! Dr. Clark seemed to require far less restrictive pre-operative screening than Portsmouth had. (however some insurance companies might require it for approval.) It is a little more difficult to offer my opinion about the aftercare there, as I have yet to attend their pre-op nutrition class. As far as the orientation session went, Dr. Clark seemed to have a somewhat less restrictive or structured aftercare program than I had been prepared for at Portsmouth. That is not to say that he recommmends you do whatever you want post-op., but more that he emphasizes that your progress post-op is in your OWN hands. Dietary guidelines and exercise continue to be stressed. I suppose it is more of an approach to patient care that differentiates the two. Portsmouth lectured and forced us through redundant, required lectures, whereas Clark will give information and guidelines. Dr. Clark when over the risks quite thoroughly, and had more than ample reading material to back it up. I did not get the feeling at all that he was trying to "sell" me on the surgery. Rather, he emphasized that anyone with lingering doubts would do best to wait.

Dr Clark was excellent! He made the patient aware of the pros and cons of surgery.

Dr. Clark was kind and very straight forward. He was the first person who looked at me like I was a person. He eased a lot of my fears during the seminar and it helped me to see that there is help. His staff was just as wonderfull...especially Shawn, the office managager, and Tracy the medical recep. Thanks for all the hard work you have done for me. You are all GREAT!!!!!

I met Dr. Clark today at his seminar. He seemed very friendly and gave a great presentation. He answered everyone's questions. He addressed all the benefits and risk of the surgery. He has a very structered pre op and post op program. His staff was friendly and very helpful.