Ascension St. Vincent - Carmel Bariatrics Hospital

Dr. Inman was very upfront about everything regarding the surgical procedure and explained it in great detail. I liked her immediately and feel no apprehension about having her as my doctor. I haven't had much contact with the staff so far, but so far they have been very understanding and helpful. The only negative thing I can say is that it takes so long to actually get a surgery date scheduled. I had my initial evaluation in December 2001, and was approved the end of January 2002, but my surgery could not be put on the schedule until the end of July - so far away. I don't know a whole lot about the aftercare program yet but I'm sure I will know by the time I meet with the nutritionist in June. I feel Dr. Inman is an excellent surgeon; she was very nice during the evaluation process and explained the procedure in detail during the informational portion of the meeting. I have heard that Dr. Inman has a good bedside manner, which after this type of procedure is a great asset for her. I guess I'll find out for myself in about 5 months.

Very intelligent and informative. Very busy office a little impersonal, but they get the job done. Insurance follow through was excellent. Dr. Inman does a large group discussion and then normally meets one on one too. But I didn't meet with her because she was rushed so I met with another Dr. who was pleasant but seemed less experienced telling me to ask her later, But unfortunately I have no meetings with her directly, just her staff and support meetings. I feel pretty well informed about aftercare and risks from the lecture. My surgery is not until 09/04/2002 and I initially contacted for appointment with their office in 11/2001 so expect a wait. Also, no one in their surgeon group does laparoscopic. Only one surgeon in Indiana does, he is at Wishard and doesn't do anyone over 350.

I had a nurse that wanted to argue with me over my walking. Just because she didnt look up at me when I was walking the halls she assumed I didnt walk. In fact I was walking every hour. She just didnt notice me at all. Even when I would hit my call button she would tend to not pay attn to my needs. Other than her it was a great stay.

loved the hospital very nice and quiet

I would not hesitate to go there again.

THEY DO NOT ACCEPT A FINACE WAIVER THAT MY SURGEN SAID THEY WOULD SO I HAD TO GET MT SURGERY CANCELLED EVEN THO THEY ACCEPTED ME FOR MY PRE-TESTING SO NOW I HAVE TO START ALL OVER WITH A NEW DOCTOR AND WORK MY WAY UP THE LADDER AGAIN AFTER BEING 12 DAYS FROM MY SURGERY DATE! IM NOT TO HAPPY WITH THEM.. I WONDER IF THEY ACCEPT MY INSURANCE FOR PAYMENT FOR THE TEST I BET THEY WILL lol

My first consultation with Dr. Inman was 1-7-02 at the St. Vincents BTC in Indianapolis. Each patient was taken back individually for weight check & measurements. Then all of the patients went back to a room together for approximately an hour to listen to Dr. Inman discuss the different types of surgeries, the pros & cons of each and to ask any questions we might have. She was very effecient in all of her discussions although you could tell she has done it numerous times!! She had all the stats I wanted to know and answered all the questions exactly the way I had hoped she would! She was actually more personable than I had expected(after reading some different opinions on this site I had expected her to be much more straight forward but she was really nice). She isn't as STRICT on the aftercare as I had expected but said I could come back the rest of my life if I wanted so I suppose after the first year it is up to me! The office staff was GREAT! Very friendly and trying their hardest to work effeiciently with such a large number of patients that were in my group! Overall I was really happy with all I had learned during the consult and I would recommend Dr. Inman to anyone looking for a bariatric surgeon.

I have only met her once and that was at my conso. She seemed very nice plus I was in need of a pcp who was understanding of the surgery. She was great and suggested a couple and to that I have a date now.

I had the choice to go with someone else so I could get my surgery sooner but said NO!!
I wanted to stay with DR. Inman.

She seems very professional and confident of WLS changing my health and curing me of hypertension and diabetes. Her office calls me back promptly when I have left messages, and I am very happy about that. I have only met her once, but I am happy that I have her. At the end of my consult, she told me that I can come back as many times as I wanted (No charge) to listen to future consutlations. I feel she is very competent and has done hundreds and hundreds of these surgeries. Her aftercare program is wonderful at St Vincents. There are several support groups there and the people are wonderful and caring. She does stress the importance of aftercare and says that is one of the factors in keeping the weight off. Dr Inman stated all the risks and complications of the surgery and the ways that she is preventing some of the risks from occuring. I would give her 8/10 because of the great outcome her patients have had. In MHO, I think it would be great to have a doctor that has a good bedside manner and surgical competence. My friend is perfectly happy with Inman. I do feel she is reserved and I am more comfortable with outgoing Dr's. Since I haven't personally had surgery yet, I will have to see how I feel about her bedside manner after mine.

DR INMAN AND HER STAFF WERE ALL VERY NICE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HER FROM THE FIRST TIME I MET HER. THE ONLY BAD THING I CAN SAY IS DO TO MY LACK OF PATIENCE, I FELT IT TOOK THEM A LONG TIME TO GET THE INFO SENT TO MY INS CO. DR INMAN TALKS ABOUT EVERYASPECT OF THE SURGERY PRE AND POST OP. DR INMAN TELLS YOU HOW THE SURGERY CAME ABOUT AND PROS AND CONS OF THE SURGERY. DR INMAN IS VERY BUSY SO SHE CUTS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT AND DOESN\'T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH.