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Don R.
Boulder City, NV
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I decided to go with Dr. Umbach after attending several seminars by other surgeons, because he seemed to be more personal and direct in his explanation of the pros and cons of each type of surgery. I didn't get the feeling he was trying to "sell" me something.
He is easy to talk to, and has given me a great deal of personal care and attention after my surgery.
His office is great and his wife Holly has also been very helpfull and supportive.
I can't think of anything I like the least about him, but it was tough to get my initial appointment because their new office wasn't open yet.
I feel that future patients should consider Dr. Umbach if more personal attention is important to them.
He seems to be doing an excellent job in regards to aftercare so far. He stresses... [Click here for more] the fact that having the necessary fills are mandatory for success.
His method for aftercare is made very easy with online access to all of your pre and post surgery information, tracking, and appointment scheduling.
He addressed the risks of surgery several times with me and made absolutely sure I understood them and knew what my other options were.
I would rate him as excellent overall and recommend him highly.
I feel his surgical competence and beside manner are both great and have no complaints.
Posted on 10/05/2008 |
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Kari B.
Eugene, OR
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My first impression of Dr. Umbach was that he was able to get to the point and was eager to get you on your way to an healthy lifestyle once again, not to mention that he most likely hears this all the time that he has the most beauitful blue eyes. It throughs you off abit.
My impression of him did change after I got to know him more, he is very sincere and has no problem answering any questions or fears that you have. I definitly felt more connected with out feeling like I was just another patient.
His office staff is always pleasant and happy to see you, and are very informative as well.
I think that future patients need to about him that no question is a dumb question. He is there to answer all your concerns and fears and don't hold anything back.
Dr. Umbach does... [Click here for more] stress how important it is on how you take care of your pouch, and if there is any questions or concerns that you have, he informs you not to hesitate on calling his office.
I would rate him overall,as one of the best doctors, and he has truely saved my life and has helped me more than any other doctor that I know. I think that it is important to really have a connection with your surgeon before you go through something like this. Dr. Umbach is wonderful.
I think that surgical competence and bedside manner go together I have met surgeons who are great at what they do, but the have the worst bedside manner ever. Dr. Umbach how ever has great bedside manner and takes his time if you have any questions or concerns after the surgery. Thank you Dr. Umbach
Posted on 07/02/2008 |
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Michael K.
Springfield, OR
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My recommendation for Dr. Umbach comes not from my first impression of him as he is very reserved initially which can be mistaken as disinterested, but rather the result of the on-going care I have received from him which reveals him to be a highly-educated and truly concerned healthcare provider. Every Doctor cares in one way or another about each patient they have; however, Dr. Umbach shows true compassion to all of his patients, even for issues that are not related to the weight loss surgery itself, because he is ultimately interested in the total well-being of each person. I am very sorry to see him leave our fine city of Eugene, but wish him luck wherever his path may lead him. I am excited for all of the patients that he will be seeing, because I know that they will be treated... [Click here for more] with the utmost care and professionalism.
I am not surgeon, so I truly cannot rate Dr. Umbach surgical skills; however, I can say that every other doctor and every other hospital staff member I have spoken to has had nothing but the highest level of respect for him as a person and a surgeon. I can tell you that I have had no complications and the success I have enjoyed in shedding the pounds is unparalleled. While Dr. Umbach has reservations about the efficacy of the gastric banding procedure, he respected my wishes and has been continuously supportive and impressed by the results.
Posted on 06/27/2008 |
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Cindy T.
Springfield, OR
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Oregon Bariatric Center is Eugene, OR is a department of the hospital I work for. I first met with Neal Gorrin MD and was so comfortable with him and with Kathy Andrews, the nurse. Unfortunatly before I had surgery, both had left the Center. They both were a big part in my comfort the the OBC.
Everything to do with the procedure, all preop and postop expectations was explained to me in depth and no question was considered stupid by them. I have a great handbook documenting everything about the surgery and a year later, I still refer to it from time to time.
Dr Tom Umbach did my surgery and has done all my followup. I am thrilled that he is my surgeon. He is a kind and relaxed person to talk to and I never felt rushed in my time spent with him.
Unfortunately, is... [Click here for more] is leaving our area and I understand is going to LasVegas.
LasVegas, you are gettting a wonderful surgeon and a wonderful man. Feel confident that he is your man for bariatric surgery.
Cindy
Posted on 05/21/2008 |
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Kim W.
Eugene, OR
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My first impression was he's very good looking!
He was the most honest and forthright doctor I had met. He was the first to not sugar coat the surgery and risks which I, working in health care appreciated but he scared my daughter to death :) over time and now being so well with not a single complication I think he is by far the best in his field. His office staff has been under alot of change since the day of my surgery so unfortunally I don't use the office staff except for Karlyn, who is an excellent dietican. His aftercare is pretty typical and he does expect you to follow up.
I would rate Dr. Umbach a 15 on a scale of 1-10!!! His surgical competence is beyond reproach and for a surgeon and everyone knows their reputations he is very warm and friendly and caring. He's my... [Click here for more] personal superhero
Posted on 12/20/2007 |
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Linda C.
Kelso, WA
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My overall feeling at this point...fantastic! More specifics later... Posted on 09/27/2007 |
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Ron M.
Carmichael, CA
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Met him the day before surgery. I had no background knowledge of him. I am just a very trusting soul. Found Dr. Umbach to be sort of a quiet kind of guy, not very engaging in conversation. I liked that, because I got to ask all my questions and he answered every one.
One GREAT thing I REALLY liked was he actually kept asking "Are you sure you want to do this?" "People die from this" and things like that. I know it was not meant to scare me...in so much as it was trying to make sure I had really thought this through.
There is so much positive you can hear and see about surgery results... and not very often you hear about what the "downside" possibilities of the surgery are. So, again, I felt Dr. Umbach was making sure I knew this was not some simple outpatient surgery.... [Click here for more] It was a VERY SERIOUS MATTER. I hope a lot of doctors keep reminding patients of that.
All of my follow up care in person and on the phone with him were great as well. In my opinion only...I think he is VERY competent and capable.
Posted on 07/27/2007 |
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Francie T.
Eugene, OR
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He seemed very forthcoming about the surgery and what his requirements were prior to surgery. I really like his staff, especially Kathy. He emphasized after care. The after care program, excluding follow up visits which are mandatory, seems fairly unstructured. It is available but not required. He was very thorough about risks and potential outcomes. I'd say his surgical competence is best. His bedside manner is really good, calm and supportive, but I find him difficult to approach. Posted on 07/04/2007 |
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Luna W.
Springfield, OR
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OPEN EXPLORATORY
DR. UMBACH & GORRIN
EUGENE, OR
EMERGENCY SURGERY TO CORRECT A BLOCKED INTESTINE- COVERED BY MED INSURANCE
I want to add some info about Dr. Umbach. He was not the surgeon who performed my RNY. However, when I moved to Oregon I met Dr. Umbach in emergency sugery in January '07. I had a block in my intestines. He has continued to take care of my bariatric needs since that time. He has a great staff. He has pretty much adopted me as a bariatric patient and I feel lucky to be in his care. Dr. Umbach is part of the Oregon Bariatric Center located in Eugene, Oregon. Working with Dr. Umbach is also Dr. Gorrin. Very friendly doctor.
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OPEN RNY
DR. AGUIRRE
ENSENADA, MX
ABOUT 12K & INCLUDED APARTMENT IN SPRING OF /06
My first impression of Dr. Aguirre may have... [Click here for more] been influenced by the fact that my twin sister had already had surgery by him and so I felt like I already knew him. Dr. Aguirre was very welcoming, and friendly. I met his daughter does most of the coordinating between Dr. and Patient. She too is very friendly and speaks good english. They are both reassuring and will do everything to make you feel safe, well taken care of and comfortable. After your first initial days in the hospital following surgery you are then released to either an apartment you rented thru them or the luxury hotel; both of which are very nearby the hospital and tourist locations. I stayed at the apartment and was very comfortable there. My recovery was not as quick as most patients and Dr. Aguirre and his companion Dr. Estrella both visited me often. I did not feel neglected or that once I was out of the hosiptal I was now a faceless part of their career history. They were truely attentive to me and my condition. I felt that I was actually in the perfect place because they came to me...to take care of me...not me having to call a doctor and say not so well and schedule some appointment and leave the comfort of my home. They came to me several times a day. Overall, I am very very pleased with Dr. Aguirre and his team. I do not regret having gone to MX for my surgery. Both his surgical competence and bedside manner were great. And the staff who cared for me at the hospital and later at the apartment were wonderful too.
http://derivaciongastrica.com/index.php
This is a link to Dr. Aguirre's web site.
Posted on 06/15/2007 |
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Robbie L.
Drain, OR
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Dr. Umbach seems to be a very caring doctor. I would say he's pretty laid back. his slip on shoes and no socks, give me that impression. He was very thorough about what to expect and not to expect after surgery. He covered the possible risks that sometimes follow the surgery, but assured me that if I had a problem he would be right there finding out what was wrong and fixing it. I haven't spent much time with him, but more with his staff and I love his staff. My nurse case manager Kathy is very upfront and honest. She's the one who knows the answers, or knows how to get the answers. The bariatric center has a dietician, a psychologist and a physical therapist all on staff. They're there before surgery and they're there after surgery.
So far I am very pleased with the whole Bariatric... [Click here for more] center set-up.
Posted on 05/28/2007 |
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