"I am a Kaiser patient and Dr Yadegar came to talk to us about WLS (in April 2010). He is not a "kaiser" doctor but contract with them for any patients who want to have the WLS in the Antelope Valley area. I spoke to him after the class and was very pleased with his "listening" skills. Not all surgeons really listen to their patients. I met with him in July 2010 for my "approval" for surgery. I took my mother with me as she is a retired RN and knew she may have quesions I did not even think about. I had done all the blood work at that time and after speaking with him for an hor and a half all my questions and concerns were answered and so where my moms. She was very impressed with him (as was I) having worked with surgeons for 20 + years she was very impressed with the way he treated his patients and his extreme thoroughness. No question or concern was not important. I stated to attend his support groups (even though I had not had my surgery yet) and was impressed with how the entire group loved him and always had great things to say about how he treats them. After having the surgery (10-5-10) He was always around checking on his patients. I was feeling like absolute crap and he promised me in 24 hours I would feel better and I did of course. He is very reassuring to his patients and of course you trust him literially with your life. It creates a real bond for both. I tend to be a worrier and he really know how to calm you with out making you feel stupid. He treats you like your are the only patient he has ever had. He remembers every converstion you have. He is such a nice gentleman and really listens to what you are saying. his monthly support group is absolutely superb. He is at each one and he asks your opnion of the topic and what topics you woud like presented in the future. He then incorporates that into the support group. He has even had a culinary chef there with four of the dishes she made (we all ate them) specifically for WLS patients. I believe in him and have referred him to many who are considering WLS, who are now his patients. As far as his office staff, they are the best. They definetly work sooo hard as he has so many patients yet thwy are friendly, supportive and very nice Love ya JOJO). Absolutely 10 star rating !!! "
