Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center Hospital

I was very impressed with Dr. Baggs. He seems serious and knowledgeable. The staff was nice, but not to friendly. Seemed to be extremely busy. Except for Lisa and she was very helpful. The Orientation was fast, not many questions could be ask because of time schedule. Hardly seemed fair for something as serious as this surgery. However they did a good job of presenting the facts. Apparently there was another use scheduled for the room and we had to do everything quickly, and get out.

My visit with Dr. Baggs went much better, he had a nice manner and confidence. He did however seem concerned about my age. I am 65yrs. and his oldest patient is 62yrs. I have had several surgeries in my life and have no fear of another one.

Dr. Baggs did go over the risks of this surgery, and clearly emphasized my age as a risk, along with the other possibilities of problems.

Kaiser is very good about aftercare, and requires monthly visits first 6 months. and less often the rest of the first year. They are on call 24/7.

I feel surgical compentence is by far the most important.. however its sure nice to have a surgeon with nice bedside manners. I have not had surgery yet, so can't comment on bedside manners... But I have a feeling Dr. Baggs will be good.

I am very impressed with Kaiser Richmond Hospital, I can't imagine getting better care at any facility anywhere. I feel very lucky that I had this top notch hosptial and staff. I want to add that each and every one of the staff from Drs, nurses housekeeping orderlies where some of the most pleasant people I have ever met! I felt honored to have my surgery and care at Richmond Kaiser.

Okay, okay! I just hope my Surgeon doesn't scratch his head & decide to toss me from his office! Dr. Aaron Baggs reminded me (just on the glimpse from across the room) of MOBY! Hey Doc, hope you're a fan! No really, I was impressed with his frank details, the occasional joke (quite dry humor, Hawkeye!) brought some chuckles from the group.

I look forward to my consultation June 24, 2004 -- Hey Doc, got any room for a Fat Chick with attitude? I promise to work my ass off -- well, at least two-thirds of it!

I was very pleased to see the first 30 comments with regard to my Surgeon - he sounds well liked, well respected, and talented. My only worry now, WHEN...?!

I met with Dr. Baggs and he is very nice and down to earth. The office staff is very nice. I don't forsee any problems.

My first impression of Dr Park was that she seemed very kind and caring. When I did something she didn't like she made sure I knew she was upset with me. Which I respected and was glad she called me on my fault (which was very minor but she sticks to the guideline). The day of my surgury she made me feel like I was her 1 and only concern. She checked on me regularly while I was in the hosiptal and made sure that the small problem I had in surgery was checked and followed through with.
Today at my 2 week check up we sat and talked and I asked alot of question and I felt like she really cared about me and my progress.

The nurses made it very clear that I was a Barriatric patient. They were very attendtive, and made me feel that I was important to them. Dayshift nurses were much busier than the other shifts. It was kinda cool walking into the surgery room I got to see everything before it all happened.

She was exactly how I imagined her, warm, professional, very personable.




Office staff excellent, very nice, knowledgable


She likes to know that you have educated yourself exstensivly about this surgery.
Big time, she wants you to have supportive people around you.

Reg appts and evaluations
Very honest, straighforward listed exact percentages of complications and wanted me to know that this is major surgery.
Excellent

Hospital was pretty quiet (small) and they staff was very nice and very respectful - the nurses hugged me when I left - so cool!

I just met Dr. Park in our first consult. She was professional, concise, and clear with details of the surgery and risks involved. She answered all of my questions. I like her. She is a bit brisk, but I think a lot of people go through her office. What I like is that she was very up front and clearly knows her buisness. I feel very comfortable having her as my surgeon.

I just love Dr. Baggs and the entire staff at Richmond Kaiser. Dr. Baggs is very honest and lets you know EVERYTHING before and after your surgery. He was very understanding of my anxiety and took time to answer my questions and the questions my husband had about the surgery and what to expect when I got home. He is the best!

The support staff is also wonderful, from Renee who weights you in to Chris Powell the RN supporting the baratrics department. Every nurse in the hospital was wonderful and helpful and did all they could to keep me comfortable.