Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Hospital

My first impression was that he knew what he was talking about and very kind.

His office staff were ALL very professional (and also very nice)

Good staff; very good at problem-solving.
They have a fellow on the post-op bariatric ward who really is good with IVs!

I have had a wonderful experience with my surgeon's, Dr. Quilici and Dr. Tovar. I was introduced to them by a good friend who had WLS a year prior to my first visit. So I had very positive thoughts going in. The office staff was great...very friendly, and very sorry for the long, long waiting. My first impression of him was pretty simple: straight-forward and to the point...very much "matter-of-fact." I had some complications in the hospital - nothing related to the WLS - but Dr. Quilici and Dr. Tovar checked on my almost every day, coming to my room or calling me to see how I was doing. The only negative that I can think of which I've heard before is....the long wait to get into seeing them....either before surgery or post-op. They are always pretty booked so just be prepared and bring a book in!

I can't say enough positive things about my experience with them and their office staff. On a scale of 1 -10....I give them a 11!!! I just really had a positive experience looking back.

He was very nice. He instilled confidence. His offices are very neat and clean, and well organized. His staff was very friendly and caring. Always available to answer my questions.

You won't see much of him...his in and out quick. He gets to the point, and moves to his next patient. Which is nice for short and sweet visits.

He's very strict about aftercare. He will point blank tell you what you are doing wrong, and he's very serious about walking after surgery.

His nutritionalist is always available when you need her, and she meets with patients and each step of their recovery.

I would rate him a 10...I really liked him!

I was very impressed by Dr. Quilici and his staff. Dr. Quilici was very helpful and his staff took care of insurance approval for me. Did pshyc evaluation at his office and that went very well. Also, Julie the nutritionist was very helpful and even recognizes me every time I have an appointment, and let me tell you they see alot of patients. Their office is very professional, and I have been very impressed with everyone there. The only drawback that I can see is that since Dr. Quilici is a very good surgeon there is a long wait to see him. After my surgery he only came in once to see me, but I was doing great so it didn't bother me. I would rate Dr. Quilici a 9 out of 10 because he is quite busy but he is very capable and a very good surgeon. Now please understand that these are my own personal experiences and I am making no statements as to what others may experience.

My first impression of Dr Quilici was that he was concerned about the health of his patients.
His office staff are friendly and treat his patients like real people. I have never felt like I was a bother to them, I understand we all have bad days but they have never projected it to the patients.

The staff sees a fair amount of bariatric patients and seems knowledgable and capable. The personal care is top rate, very caring and responsive staff

I love Dr. Quilici. He has been so great. I had some complications, and he took such good care of me. He came by personally every day to check on my progress. He made me feel "safe" in his care. I wish I could keep him as my PCP. The only issue is his practice is soooo busy you will have a fairly long wait at every visit. Be sure to bring your paperback to pass the time. But he is worth the wait!

Doctor Quillici is a very skilled surgeon. He was recommended by a friend who is a hospital adminstrator. As I was told... "get the best guy to rearrange your guts."

The office staff is good and the program co-ordinator is very good. Dr. Quillici required quite a bit of testing which my family doctor liked.

I haven't had too much contact at this point. He, and his partner, Dr. Tovar, run a very busy practice. Long waits at the office for very brief visits.

He is professional and capable, though not overly personable.

There is structured aftercare program.

Since I am still pretty new at this, I'll withold any judgements until I have more experience.

I paid cash for the procedure. His surgical/program fee was $6000.00

Overall, at this point, I would recommend him. I think surgical skill is his strong point... a touchy feely bedside manner is not his style.

07/05/02 - I liked Dr. Quilici very much on the first visit. He emphasized that the surgery (lap RNY) was only a tool. His office has been going through staff changes which caused communication problems. Hopefully that is all in the past. He referred me to Gaye Andrews for my psych evaluation. She's great. I went to Quilici's support group (once a month) and liked in very much. Very helpful. I didn't like Dr. Quilici as much on the second visit. He was very rushed and running an hour late. (I think it was just a bad day). The fact that I smoke may be a BIG problem. He's worried about me quitting food and cigarettes at once (so am I!). I'm now waiting for papers to be submitted to Blue Cross and hear their answer.

See my main profile. I had the surgery on 08/30/02 and now am a size 5. I highly recommend Dr. Phillipe Quilici in Burbank on Alameda Street. Very professional. No problems.