Dr. Dexter Turnquest, Houston did my surgery.

I met DR. T. at one of his seminars at the hospital. He was the third Dr. I spoke with about this surgery. He was friendly,informative, readily answered questions.Did not express one favorite over another as to selection for surgery. When I first met him till the last encounter I had with him two days ago I would suggest he has gained some pounds this is only way I can criticize him. He has a wonderful personality. An award winning smile. I choose him after considering several others. Not much of a patient person more of the skilled surgeon. Never saw him but one time in the two days at the hospital that was the day he let me go home. I have had two visits at his office since and will not need to return for six months. I prefer this sort of hands off doctoring but would not hesitate to call his office if I need anything. his staff is OK, helpful and kind. If I had it to do over again, I would. I am satisfied.

Dr Turnquest did my RNY gastric bypass on January 25th, 2011. He is a great doctor, wonderful bedside service, his office staff are all kind and knowledgable. I had a good first impression of him, and I still feel the same way. I would recommend him to any one looking to have any kind of weight loss surgery.

First Impression - Very confident and knowledgeable of the subject and the procedure. Very warm personality.

Loved, Loved, Loved Dr. Turnquest!!! He is very down to earth and doesn't cut any slack in explaining the surgery and risks to you. I did my research before selecting a surgeon and out of the surgeons seen on t.v. and others, I still choose Dr. Turnquest. I love his sense of humor and he just seems to put you at ease without trying. He is just one of those doctors who you feel is interested in you as a person and not you as a checkbook.

I will say that I was NOT impressed with his staff, as far as their organizational skills were concerned. They scheduled my ultrasound for a specific day and forgot to send the orders to the hospital, so after I show up at the hospital, I had to reschedule for a week later. Then they scheduled the Upper GI for 8:00 a.m. (telling me to be there at 6 a.m.) and when we showed up at 6, were told we didn't need to be there until 9 because the procedure had been rescheduled to 11. ARGHH!!! We live an hour from the hospital, so both times driving over there unnecessarily were very annoying. Also, the office kept forgetting to fax my FMLA paperwork to my employer so the day before surgery, I had to call and stand at my HR Dept's fax machine to make sure that they sent it!!!!! Of course, maybe they were having a couple of bad days, IDK. The staff was always very nice and professional when I spoke with them, it was just that they didn't seem very organized with my case.

My first impression of Dr. Turnquest was very positive. He is a laid back, funny, personable man. Over time, I have grown to like him more. He always makes me feel at ease, and answers all of my questions. His staff is pretty cool. He sees alot of patients, and somehow they know everyone's name. You do not just feel like another patient, but a part of a family. New/future patients should know that he sees ALOT of patients so to call and get an appointment early because his schedule fills up VERY quickly. rnrnDr. Turnquest and his staff stress the importance of following aftercare procedures and attending your scheduled appointments. He works with the \"Well Beginnings\" weight loss center at Houston NW Medical Center, and they are an integral part of the aftercare process. His motto is that you \"are a patient for life\" because he encourages his patients to keep in touch with him, even after they have reached their weightloss goal. rnrnDr. Turnquest has a 0 mortality rate, and was voted the best bariatric surgeon in North Houston. He has received numerous awards and accolades since he has been performing bariatric surgery. Dr. Turnquest is well known by many doctors in Houston, and comes HIGHLY recommended.rnrnDr. Turnquest informs all of his patients about the risk of surgery, as well as the risks of not having surgery. He makes sure that all of his patients are wll informed, however there is no substitute for your own research. rnrnOverall I would rate Dr. Turnquest a 10 on a scale from 1-10. He is simply MARVELOUS!

My first impression was he knew what he was talking about. That he has a lot of patiens and not everyone is the same or has the same reactions to the surgery. His office staff was ok. I least liked that he wouldnt listen to me as a person and to know that I had reasons for telling him things. No afercare program other tahn follow diet plan and come back at certain times. He did tell me all the risks of the surgery. He is a very good surgeon. Lacking on the bedside manner a bit.

Very kind and very thorough in his explanation of the surgery. The office staff has been very professional and helpful. I know I made an excellent choice. I also did my homework on him and he is a noted surgeon and well respected. rnrnSurgery went very well!

Dr. Turnquest was very professional and very informative. He told me I would probably lose 100 lbs. and weigh in around 155 lbs. He was right on target! Initially I lost 130 lbs but I looked and felt awful. Unfortunately, I moved very far away and was not able to attend the aftercare meetings he told me about. I've \"winged it\" but I have always stayed in touch with Dr. Turnquest by e-mail. He does answer e-mails and I do appreciate this! I've lived as far away as Hawaii and e-mailed him questions and he has replied within a few days! I think he is a great surgeon and well respected by my gastro dr. who referred me to him. His record was clean when I checked him over the Internet and in speaking with his patients. He is primarily a surgeon first so he sees everyone for anything and everything involving surgery. He had done approximately 40 RNYs when I saw him but since I am now 5 yrs out I am sure he has done many. I know of a woman who still sees him on occasion and she is at least 4 yrs out. He is a wonderful doctor in my eyes.

Dr. Turnquest is very patient and caring. rnThe office staff very nice most of time. Be sure to get information in writing. Whom ever you talk to be sure to get their name for point of reference. Dr. Turnquest is supportive. I like that he speaks straight forward. He is well educated in the field and pulls not punches with you. Straight to the point kind of doctor.rnAfter care-two weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months visit. I am also able to call his office and speak with a nurse, ofter time the doctor would call me back. Repeat many times the risk.rnSurgical competence and bedside manner, If I had to choose surgical competence. Dr. Turnquest is a great doctor. I appreciate his approach of do not worry be happy attitude. Things that I think is an emergency he may feel that they are not, but through it all he will be patient with you and your issues. I love Turnquest and highly recommend him to everyone.