Michael Womack
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"I absolutely LOVED the special bariatric bed that I got right up front. It lowers at the foot like a chair so you can just stand up out of the bed instead of having to roll out the side. The only complaint I have is with one of the nightly interruptions. I understand most of the visits by the nurses throughout the night, but waking me up just to check my temperature and blood pressure seemed a bit too much."

Dennis C. Smith, Jr.
"He came recommended by someone who attended a Duodenal Switch Support Group meeting in Dallas. He was on my list of DS surgeons that were BC/BS PPOs. My wife, Bev, and I first met Dr. Smith in November of 2003. We found him to be very impressive - empathic and knowledgeable. Our impression of him has not changed over time except that we understand that he is not a very good judge of character. See next question. Office Staff: Borderline Incompetency. Numerous times they would call me to say that something needed to be done only to discover that there it was right there in my file. DUH! Future patients should know that he has had at least one patient die from the surgery. It is my understanding that it was someone that had had a procedure before and talked him into doing the revision - as he usually does not do revisions as a rule. The person died from complications and now Dr. Smith is more adament than ever that he will not take on revisions. He discussed aftercare with us at the initial meeting, but was okay with the fact that my Internist [who treats my diabetes] was the person who recommended I get the procedure PLUS he was impressed that I was already a regular member at a DS Support Group. He has conceded to some of the Follow-Up visits being performed back here in Texas instead of there in Georgia; however I am going to attempt to as many in Georgia as possible. I really like this guy. We both viewed a short video at the initial consultation that discussed the risks and the mortality rate, plus we discussed them in the initial consultation. Overall --- so far --- I would rate him highly....if you can get past his office staff. HINT: Deal only with Nell if you can. she is extremely pleasant and doesn't seem to talk down to you as some of the others do. I prefer surgical competence over bedside manner because I am a grouchy patient and can give it as good as I get it. Mike Womack"
About Me
Oklahoma City, OK
Location
33.0
BMI
DS
Surgery
08/31/2004
Surgery Date
Sep 04, 2002
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