Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center Hospital

So far I love my doctor. First of all I went if wanting one thing but after he gave all there pros and cons for each surgery I choose the VSG.

My surgery is schedule for june 20, 2011. My experience with his office staff was great. They all worked together to help me get all my apt done on one day so as to safe me the long drive back. They were patient, kind and understanding.

My only problem so far is reaching them by phone. It seem close to imposible; however, Dr. Baggs is exellent on returning my emails, that I really don't even bother calling any more. So far 2 thumbs up for my Dr.

I have a phobia about surgery in general. I was so scared! In fact, I told myself that if I got a bad feeling during the pre-surgery process I would just not have surgery. When I met Dr. Baggs for my pre-op I knew I could trust him and that I WOULD go ahead with the surgey.

Like others have said Dr. Baggs is professional but also funny. He is patient and kind but also very focused. He put me at ease -- not an easy thing to do!

Dr. Baggs takes his work very seriously. He seems to love what he does and does everything he can to be the best at his profession. If only all doctors were like Dr. Baggs!

The staff as a whole is good at what they do. The department runs like a well-oiled machine.

I received good care at the hospital too, even when I had some complications -- the complications had NOTHING to do with Dr. Baggs and he helped me through them with ease.

I feel lucky that he is/was my surgeon.

I too have only met Dr. Im once and he is very knowledgeable about the procedures, risks and advantages. I was originally going to have the RNY procedure however talking to him opened my eyes to the Sleeve. He answered all my questions in detail and didn’t make me feel stupid when I asked him the idiotic ones. He spent over an hour with me and I feel I was able to make a very informed decision on my surgery.

I am scheduled 4/20/11 for the Sleeve procedure.

I've only met Dr. Im one time so far but really like him. He is very personable and very friendly.

Dr. Baggs did an amazing job on my surgery and has an excellent bedside manner. He fixed a hiatal hernia that I never knew about while he was in there. Two for One surgery!

I felt like I had excellent care while I stayed at Kaiser Richmond. It tends to be one of the first hospitals in the area, which leads it to be an old hospital, didn't seem to effect the rooms too much. Great staff!!

He is awesome. Took good care of me and made me feel comfortable. My esophagus acted up in the hospital and Dr. Im took good care of me too. I would highly recommend Dr. Baggs.

Due to a suggestion from a friend, I requested to be see Dr. Baggs at Kaiser in Richmond, CA. I had just met my surgeon in early May 2010 for the first time. Dr. Baggs is a very respectful, compassionate, supportive MD who completely put me at ease. He answered all questions and I felt very comfortable with him.

As I proceed through the preparation for surgery, I will add additional information.

Love him so far!

I am very immpressed with my initial meeting with Dr. Im. I found him to be very professional and attentive to any and all questions, fears, doubts and misconceptions I had. I will update as I get closer to my surgery and of course after.