"I was very favorably impressed with Dr. Kemmerling. I had several previous conditions including a previous surgical infection and large hernia to repair. He was very careful to consider everything in the timing of my surgery. He has a very sincere and caring bedside manner. I felt very well looked after by him and his office staff. While I was in the hospital I received excellant care. We had many nice, supportive conversations that left me feeling his genuine caring for the well being of his patients. Dr Kemmerling was very upfront on the risks of this surgery and at the same time very supportive of my personal reasons for wanting this surgery. Not only did I not experience any problems with the surgery but Dr. Kemmerling was extremely careful and I would say conservative in testing after the surgery how everything was working. I ended up with 2 upper GI's and a cat scan. At the time I didn't like the tests but now very much appreciate the checking me all over before releasing me to a mushy diet and to home. I strongly feel his conservative approach has helped me avoid any complications. My only complaint is that his practice in bariatric surgery is relatively recent. I am his second patient. So aftercare other than regular office visits throughout the year, is not there. There is no real peer support yet. I would love to see that develop.
Overall I would give Dr. Kemmerling and his office staff an A+.
Update!!
Dr. Kemmerling now has quite the after care program. And I am part of it. I was hired as a bariatric patient coordinator. We have a support group that meets monthly and weekly swim times. And that is just to start. I do hospital visits and sometimes office visits. I love that I can help my brothers and sisters in their journey and share with them my journey in WLS. I mostly enjoy working with people who care so much for their obese patients."
