Methodist Hospital Arcadia Hospital

Dr. LaMar was patient and answered all of our questions and addressed concerns we had. Office staff is pleasant but competent. He was clear on the risks and had a goal for me to shoot for as far as weight loss. He stressed the post op diet. People who follow it tend to reach their goals, people who don't follow it are not as successful. I'm not sure what his bedside manner is like. I want a competent, confident doc that will give it to me straight. I feel I made a good choice and he will do a good job.

The hospital staff is great, but they are short staffed. At least that was the case when I was there. I would recommend making sure you're not alone a lot while there. Having someone close by to bring you what you need or having someone go directly to the nurses station helps tremendously. I had to ask for a large hospital gown in pre-op which was a little disappointing and embarrassing being that I was there for bariatric surgery, but I didn't let it bother me. I knew the one they had waiting for me wouldn't fit. The nurses and anesthesiologist were really awesome, but so very busy. It sometimes took as long as 20 minutes before my buzz was answered and I'm the sort that only buzzes when absolutely necessary. I was so glad that I had a private room. My mom was very impressed with the hospital and the nurses all fell in love with my son. Overall I'd say my experience was very pleasant. I just wish the nurses weren't so busy. Being in a hospital isn't conducive to rest but having a private room made it easier.

Dr. Lamar was very professional and courteous. He was very clear about the surgery proper and its aftereffects, and was fairly patient, as doctors go, in answering my questions.

His office staff is also courteous, perhaps not particularly helpful if you have a specific and maybe arcane question.

The follow-up visits are few, for me at least, which means that it worked and I'm healthy.

All in all, I've had a very positive experience. I believe he is an excellent surgeon, and the other quibbles are just quibbles. Others may have a different experience, or different take on the same stuff.

I would recommend the hospital because they have an entire program dedicated to the support and care of Bariatric patients. The staff did everything in their power to make me feels that I made the best decision and they wanted me to know they were very supportive of me. The room was bright, roomy and clean. I had a private room. I never had to press the call button because they nursing staff checked on me every half hour. They wanted to be sure I had everything I needed.

I was allowed to have as many visitors as I wanted. I only stayed overnight but it was a great experience.

Dr. LaMar is quite tall and handsome with a genuine smile. I never felt uncomfortable or uneasy w/him at all. The staff is so friendly and helpful. They really are concerned about you and are always ready to help and answer questions. Dr. LaMar and his staff are quite adament about gettin in that protein! They are quite thorough with all of the information. I thought that I knew a lot going in for my consultation, but they give you even more and wonderful information to take home. I have recommended all of my people to his office.

Not only is it a state of the art facility, but the staff, from Admin. to Surgery, was absolutely amazing!

This is one of the best hospitals i have ever been at. The staff was wonderful.

The staff was friendly, accommodating and gently bullying -- something needed for me. I highly recommend the hospital.

I was very hapy with dr Lamar. When I first went to the synposem, I met all of the dr's in the group & realized I would be happy with all of the Dr's.
I really think highly of the office &the
office staff was very nice & informative.
I would highly recommond Dr Troy Lamar or anyone in his practice to anyone who is concidering have WLS.

IT'S A GREAT HOSPITAL, I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN.