Surgical Weight Loss at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital

To put it in a nutshell I would travel far to have him as my surgeon. His staff is like a new family. The waiting room is like a mini support group. He sugarcoats nothing and lays it on the line. He makes sure you know this is only a tool and it up to you to make it happen. All the facts are laid out and all the info is given to make it work. He is very concerned with your phisical being and mental. He supports group and is there to lend an ear personally. I am extremely happy and would recommend him and his team to anyone.

Dr. LePort is a wonderful doctor his staff is very heplful and great to work with. I've dealing with LePort about a month now my impression has not changed. I have had some problems after surgery but thats not becasue of him.
Dr. LePort has a very structured pre and post system. They offer great after care programs and support groups.
I would recommend Dr. LePort to anyone lookig for a surgeon.

My first impression of Dr. LePort was that he knew what he was doing. He was very straight forward but nice. I found him to be even better the more I talked with him. His office staff is incredible. Everyone is nice and they all know what they are doing which seems like a simple compliment but it isn't. Throughout my journey to have this surgery I have met a lot of people that didn't know what they were doing. Diane I absolutely the best. She worked so hard to get me approved and get my pre-op testing done. She hadn't worked with this insurance before so there was a learning curve but she got everything done I loved working with her. One thing future patients should know is that Dr. LePort is very busy. I try to bother him as little as possible becuase I realize he is in such demand. If you have questions that the office staff might be able to answer try them first, the turn around will be faster and they are great. Dr. LePort is very careful about explaining that this surgery is a tool not a cure and you must work to take care of the tool. He was very candid about the risks but also noted that if you follow what you are suppose to do the risks are reduced. Overall I rate him as an excellent doctor with surgical competence beyond compare (approximately 1200 surgeries under his belt) and a very compassionate (speling?)bedside manner.

Update 10/14/00
I believe Dr. Le Port saved my life. He is an excellent surgeon, who genuinely cares about his patients. My surgery on Oct 9, 2000 went without a hitch, and surprisingly without much pain...I truly am greatful for this wonderful surgeon, his office staff, and the women at Smart Dimensions...they helped me every step of the way.

Met with Dr. LePort on 9/8/00...his office staff are a great bunch of gals...very friendly. Dr. LePort is a very kind and caring person, I was impressed with him. He went over every detail of the surgery without any sugarcoating..I liked that.

He made me feel so comfortable. He was kind and understanding. I feel very safe with him. The staff have all be great and anyways helpful.

MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF MY SURGEON, DR. PETER C. LePORT WAS THAT HE WAS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL, COMPETENT AND CARING. MY IMPRESSION HAS ONLY GOTTEN BETTER OVER TIME AS I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PATIENTS AT THE SUPPORT GROUP AND TO HOSPITAL STAFF AND TECHS DURING MY PRE-OPS. HIS OFFICE STAFF IF ALWAYS HELPFUL AND PROMPT WITH ANY NEEDS OR QUESTIONS I HAVE. I HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH THE UPMOST RESPECT. SOMETHING THAT THE MORBIDLY OBESE PATIENT DOES NOT ALWAYS EXPERIENCE WITH DEALING WITH THOSE IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. AT THIS POINT IN MY WLS EXPERIENCE, I CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING I DO NOT LIKE ABOUT DR. LePORT OR HIS STAFF. FUTURE PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW THAT HE DOES NOT PRESENT WLS AS THE EASY WAY OUT OF THEIR WEIGHT PROBLEM AND EXPECTS THAT ALL OTHER AVENUES OF WEIGHT LOSS BE TRIED FIRST. AFTERCARE IS STRESSED AS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND THERE IS A WELL STRUCTURED PROGRAM THRU "SMART DEMINSIONS". THE RISKS OF SURGERY WERE CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY DISCLOSED IN EASY TO UNDERSTAND LANGUAGE. I RATE DR. LePORT "A+". I VALUE SURGICAL COMPETENCE OVER BEDSIDE MANNER, HOWEVER I FEEL THAT I AM GETTING BOTH WITH THE DOCTOR I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ASSIGNED. I DID NOT CHOOSE DR. LePORT. IN FACT, WHEN MY PCP SUBMITTED MY REFERRAL REQUEST TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY, A DIFFERENT DOCTOR WAS REQUESTED. WHEN THE APPROVAL CAME THROUGH, IT REQUIRED THAT I SEE DR. LePORT INSTEAD. SINCE I NEVER MET THE OTHER DOCTOR, I CANNOT COMPARE. HOWEVER, I DID ATTEND SOME OF THE OTHER SURGEON'S SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS. THE FEEDBACK I AM GETTING FROM THE TWO GROUP MEETINGS DOES PUT DR. LePORT IN THE LEAD.

I was just seen by the office but unfortunately Dr. Chin
was ill himself so the staff was sweet enought to help me with the information
needed and I had to reschedule.

I'm very excited and Aug 15 th I will personally meet Dr. Chin.
I'm tickled pink and pray for the insurance to be approved. I am waiting notice now
on the insurance.

The staff was fantastic and It was a very nice day at both offices.

I understand most everything now and have no fear about the surgery.

Sept. 6
Aug. 31, met Dr. Peter LaPort : The office is always swamped but all were very nice. The doctor was interupted several times but I was impressed it was nurses calling about his present patients in surgery. I was impressed as He was very quick to look after anything they needed. I would much rather have him take the time when I really need him than in the office.
Beings I am aware of most everything involved it wasn't real necessary for me to ask many questions. He seemed very carring, told me of all the risks.
He works with a before and after care called Smart Dementions and they are wonderful.
They have anything you need or would want. A complete staff and support group.
I would rate them all a 10. Dr. Didn't have alot of time with me but there was no reason in my case. I'm VERY confident in him and the staff and PRAISE GOD for the opportunity to feel better once again.
Will give you an update after my PeOp in two days.
Sept 9,2000
I have to say this........ if you ever go to Dr. LaPort and go through Orange
Coast Memorial Hospital in Fountain Valley, you will feel like you are royality.
I've never in my life been treated by absolutely every person so special.
It's wonderful. I left with such peace. From the nurse that explained the what would happen to each preop test I had.
There was not one person that was unpleasant , to xray, plumanary , to blood tests. All absolutely wonderful!
I'm excited and very happy I'm where I am. If you have been unhappy this is the place to go.
They explained everything they could possibly think of. You are in good hands with this guys.
God Bless , Nancy

Dr. Le Port and his staff were very helpful and seemed very sincere the day I had my consultation last Sept. I will update when I return from surgery the 2nd week of October.

Dr. Le Port and his staff are extrordinary. This is the first time I went to a doctor's office and didn't feel like I was a freak. Every visit with him was great, he was very personable, and he was honest about every aspect of the surgery. His staff was always available to me, and they have a great support group who is there as I journey down this path to achieve my goals. The group consists of people who had, are going to have, and those who are trying desparately to appeal, along with Dr. Diane LaMont (psycologist),who helps deal with the emtional side of your life that comes with this change. Dr. Le Port is wonderful overall. He has a good bedside manner, but I would say his surgical competence is his best quality.

I haven't met Dr. LePort yet. I will meet him this Monday 7-24.
It's been crazy, I was approved to see him and because of his
schedule (vacation in Aug.) I chose to see his associate Dr. Chin.
So I had my consult with Dr. Chin, liked him alot and was just
waiting for my approval to come back and it did yesterday. (7-20)
I called their group Smart Dimenitions to secure my date and
they told me Dr. Chin had emergency surgery on Wed. and that he
wouldn't be able to do my surgery! So their office asked Dr. LePort
if he would do my surgery and he agreed!!!! My surgery is Aug 2nd
and he leaves for vacation Aug. 4th. Just made it!!!! Update: I met
Dr. LePort. He was very nice and very busy!(Due to his associate's
unexpected surgery). I went for all my pre-op last week and found
out that my surgery was postponed until Dr. LePort returns from
his vacation. Aug. 21 @ 10:00am!! If anyone out there is going in
on that day, let me know.