Thomas Clark Bariatric Surgeon MS, MD, FACS

I had hoped to have my surgery at Portsmouth Naval and then they decided to outsource some of us. I called various surgeons and started researching their info on the computer. I was looking for someone who had a great success rate with little deaths and with Dr. Clark I found that. My first impression: He seemed to have money and came from money. I thought he seemed distant. Overtime, I came to see him as a wonderful man and I liked his quiet, reserved ways. The office staff was very helpful. What to know about Dr. Clark: He answers your questions with honesty. My first question to him was how many patients had he lost during and after the operation and he answered me truthfully. The answer was two. I could tell that he didn't want to answer the question but he did and he did explain the risks of the surgery to me. How would I rate him: Off the charts. I was so afraid of the surgery. In fact, I had never had surgery before, and while I was waiting to go into the operating room, I tore-off all my fake fingernails and handed them to him. He looked taken back and wasn't sure what was in his hand. So in my book, you couldn't ask for a better surgeon.

My frist impression of Dr Clark was that he had a warm personallity, not cocky, but you could tell he knowns his job. I felt this with each time I met with him.

He has a wonderful office staff, very helpful and they work with you in setting appt. around your life style, ie school,or work. And they are very very friendly.

There was nothing that I found out of place with Dr Clark or his staff. All very knowledgeable and helpful in what they do.

Dr. Clark does put emphasize on you knowing as much about the procedure as you can there are monthly seminars, you are expected to attend a one or two, here you meet people that are per-op and post-op. And yes you must commit to a life-long aftercare program with him.

The risks of surgery were address in a straight foward no nonsence manner.

I rate Dr.Clark in the highest regard, he's the greatest.

Surgical competence is the most important to me, and bedside manner is second.

Doctor Clark and his staff have been great in helping me to get approval thru my insurance for the surgery and preparing me for what to expect. The seminars that he has and the classes that he holds before the surgery answered any questioned that I had and my visit with him was very comfortable and helped me overcome concerns that I had with the surgery. His clinic offers alot of support before and after surgery.

Dr. Clark and his staff are wonderful. Right from the beginning, I was impressed with his knowledge and thoroughness. I know that because of him, I now have the tool that I need to permanently lose weight! He has always taken time to answer any and all questions and makes me feel special. His office staff are caring and personable! They always call me by name when I walk in; I feel like one of the "family". The Weight Loss Surgery Center is more than just the surgery that Dr. Clark performs. Dr. Clark does the surgery, and there is a nutritionist and psychologist on board also. Losing weight involves more than just the pounds loss! It is a total life change, and Dr. Clark's staff helps every step of the way. There are monthly seminars as well as a follow-up program. I highly recommend Dr. Clark and the WLSC! They are absolutely the best! I know they made me a LOSER!

Was a fantastic surgeon! Good bedside manner. He's a great surgeon...I'd recommend him. I no longer live close to my Surgeon, but I'd travel to see him for follow-up if I had to.

I thought Dr Clark was very nice.





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His office staff is wonerful they have been so nice everytime I call tey say call anytime no problem thats what we are here for


so far i like everything.



if your thinking about the surgery go ahead and start the procedure because it takes a while

aoly after care is a lifelong relation with your surgeon

there after care is thout through by him and his office manager and is very detailed and if you need anything they are all but a call away

Dr. Clark is a soft spoken man and made me feel very comfortable about my decision for WLS. When I first meet him at the seminar I was very impressed with the fact he would tell you good or bad. What ever question was asked he was willing to answer. I am not sure what ever sparked him into concentrating his practice on this type of surgery but We here in Newport News area and surrounding areas are VERY THANKFUL to have him within our reaches. He appears to have a vast knowledge of the subject and surgery. He helps the patient in many efforts to also have the best information. The informative manual that is given is very helpful. I think his office staff is very enthustiactic in the surgical procedure steps for each patient.
When he visited you in your room he made you feel comfortable, available to answer any questions, and NOT in a hurry to stop and run. Not ONE single staff member seems to frown they all seem to have smiles... EVEN The day before HURRICANE ISABEL was due to arrive. A big Thanks to Dr Clark and to his staff as well.

I attended the Seminar offered by Dr. Clark ans his staff in July. I found it to be very informative. Dr. Clark took the time to answer any and all questions that were addressed to him.

The office staff is a huge asset to his practice.They were instrumental in making my decision to choose Dr. Clark as my surgeon.

Future patients should know that it does take time and patience to complete all the tasks that are required prior to receiving a surgery date.This can be a good thing,as it gives you more time learn all you can about this life changing event.

What I liked about Dr. Clark's approach is that he gives you some helpful pre- procedure tips.1)Establish an exercise program 2)Begin to cut back on sugars and fats 3)Take a daily vitamin,so that you will establish the habit prior to surgery.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Clark and his staff. I am due for surgery on August 25th. I went for a one on one visit with him yesterday and he spent all the time I needed answering all of my questions no matter how dumb they might have sounded. He made me feel very comfortable and the education he and his staff give you on the surgery is the best I have ever encountered with any surgery I have ever had. I took my Mother with me to all of the visits and she was equally impressed with him. Dr. Clark's staff has been wonderful so far and I have enjoyed meeting and dealing with each of them. From the first time I called there they have just treated me like family. Dr. Reese the psychologist, and Tracie the nutritionist are also great. I am totally satisfied with everything about Dr. Clark and his wonderful staff.

When I first called the office at Dr. Thomas Clark's office, I felt his staff were very friendly and attentive to my questions. I can't wait to meet Dr. Clark and his staff.

August 12, 2003; I went to Dr. Clark's seminar today and I can say the seminar was very informative. I finally got the opportunity to meet Dr. Clark and his staff and they were very warm and friendly towards me and the other people who were there attending the seminar. I can't wait to attend my behavioral assessment on August 27th.