Ridgeview Medical Center Hospital

This program at Unity seems to be really good (of course that is why I would pick them) I am just nervous because I have yet to meet a doctor (other than the info meeting). Diane is very helpful and wonderful. She always answers my phone calls and tells me the way it is ~ something I love about her. I like my information straight forward.

After meeting with him on July 13th, I am very impressed. He made me feel very at ease and I know several other people who have had surgery with him.

He was very nice - quite, but nice. Very thorough. The office staff is fabulous. Everytime I called with a question, if the person that could answer the question wasn't there, I could leave a message and they would get back to me promptly.

So far, he is a great guy.

Dr. Jeffrey Baker is a very nice, understanding and sympathetic surgeon. His nurse Darla is just a delighful lady to speak with.rnrnI can't say there's anything you should be prepared for except that it takes about a month to schedule any appointment there usually.rnrnHe addressed the risks with me for this surgery but did agree that the risks do not outweigh the benefits.rnrnI would rate Dr. Baker a 10.

Dr Edmund Chute of Minneapolis Bariartic Surgeons Group impressed me so much on my first visit. He really took a lot of time explaining the various methods for surgery. He gave me his opinion on which procedure would suit me considering other issues that I deal with health-wise. He carefully explained to me that WLS is just a tool to assist me with weight loss - it's not a cure-all. He strongly encouraged me to make sure lifestyle changes are included in my weight loss plan - especially around exercise. Likewsie, I was very impressed with his office staff. Every person I met and talked to was very professional and friendly. They went out of their way to make me comfortable and to answer questions for me. When I have called the office with other questions, they have been prompt to return calls, or take them right away. Putting your life in the hands of someone you may talk to and hour or more prior to surgery requires confidence in the physician and his staff. With Dr. Chute, I've found my match. I would strongly recommend him to anyone else that consider WLS in the Minneapolis MN or surrounding area.

I am still going through the process so I haven't met him yet. I chose him because of his history with laporscopic Roux-en Y. His staff is very friendly and helpful.

My first impression at our first meeting was awesome. He answered everyone of my questions and fears. He was a very kind DR. The day of surgery when he talked to me before going under he knew I was scared and told me I would be taken care of personally. What a guy!!!! Visits in the hospital were very good by him and after. After a month out I requred seeing him on a weekly basis due to my incision not healing and major cramping/nausea. With the help of Anna one of his assistants and himself they took EXCELLENT care and time to figure out what was going on. Come to find out I was B1 defficient. They gave me the low down and told me what to do and Now I feel GREAT!!!! I just loved visiting with him because he had such a kind heart and high spirit about him. I cant wait to see him on my 1 yr anniversary!!! Thanks Dr. Baker!!!!!!!!

<B>1ST OF ALL, HIS RECEPTIONIST WAS SO NICE AND LISTENED TO WHAT I NEEDED IN LINE OF OUR TIGHT SCHEDULE AS WE WERE COMING IN FROM OUT OF TOWN. THEY GOT ME IN ALREADY ON 5/17/06. ONE OF OUR MEMBERS HAD DR. CHUTE AND COULDN'T SAY ENOUGH KIND THINGS ABOUT HIM. BOTH HE AND JOANIE AND DR. DREWS FROM THE SEMINAR KEPT ON STRESSING THE FACT THAT IF YOU HAVE ANY KIND OF QUESTIONS, DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL AND WHICH NUMBERS TO USE. THE KINDNESS OF EVERYONE AT THEIR OFFICE ACTUALLY BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES AFTER BEING TREATED SO POORLY AT THE FIRST 2 CLINICS I HAD BEEN AT.rnTHEY BENT OVER BACKWARDS TO GET EVERYTHING DONE SO I COULD HAVE IT DONE ON 6/6/06, RATHER THAN HAVING TO COME BACK TO HAVE MORE TESTING OR SEMINARS TO ATTEND BEFORE MY WLS WLS.THEY KNEW THAT IT'S A GOOD 6 HRS. ONE WAY FOR US. JOANIE IS SO SPECIAL. SO JOVIAL AND PLEASANT. rnI HAD MY WLS ON 6/5/06,RATHER THAN THE SCHEDULED 6/6/06, WHICH WAS JUST AS WELL. 666. AGAIN I'D LIKE TO SAY THAT THEY HAVE A FULL STAFF THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO CALL WITH ANY QUESTION, NO MATTER HOW STUPID, ANYTIME OF THE DAY. rnDR. CHUTE PUTS A BINDER ON ALL OF HIS PTS. IN THE O.R. HE FEELS THAT THE BINDER MAKES THE PT. FEEL LESS LIKE HE'S FALLING APART. HE ALSO REMOVES A STRIP OF MUSCLE FASCIA FROM YOUR THIGH AND PUTS THAT AROUND YOUR STOMA.rn<B>THIS CLINIC HAS 5 SURGEONS. ALL THAT THESE SURGEONS DO IS BARIATRICS. NO OTHER TYPE OF SURGERIES. rnrn<B>HE HAS US LEARN HOW TO GIVE OURSELVES OUR OWN B12 INJECTIONS EVERY MONTH.rn rn <B>ON MY 3RD WK. OUT OF WLS, I WAS ON A FULL DIET, AS TOLERATED BECAUSE I HAD BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE DIETICIAN STAFF AND THEY KNEW THAT I WAS HAVING NO PROBLEMS SO FAR WITH ANY FOODS.

very nice man