Jaime Ponce Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

first inpressions Dr. Ponce are excelant he is very profesional. He took the time to answer all the questions that I had. His office is very nice they have large chairs with no arms so i was able to sit very comfortably. He does put a whole lot of emphasize on after care especialy changing the eating habbits.

He was very nice and personable. He took his time and explained things to me. He answered all my questions and had a sincere intrest in me and my weight loss.

Everyone in his staff is very nice and friendly.

Had surgical consult at Memorial in Chattanooga on October 12th, 2004. They had me watch a video first and then I met with Dr. Ponce. He took his time, answered all my questions.

November 8th - returned to Chattanooga for psych consult and pre-op education they do with nutritionist, excercise physiologist, and psychologist.

Feb 25, 2005 - Insurance tells me I've been approved since Feb 2 but no call from Memorial - what's up with that???!!!

March 4th - Got my surgery date - April 14th. Could possibly have scheduled it sooner, I needed to wait until after some due date at work.

Professional, informative, dedicated. My impression of Dr. Ponce over the several months has only reinforced my initial impression. His office staff are personal, helpful.

Aftercare is in structured office visits, then montly support groups, weekly support groups.

I would rate Dr. Ponce and his staff and hospital experience (8/10)

My only concern is their time is more stretched because of the number of individuals having the surgery, thus many more needing post -op attention for support and band adjustments

Dr. Ponce appears to be a well trained and experienced surgeon. His demeanor is kind and caring. His office is pleasant. Staff members have been kind and accomodating. Office wait time was unacceptable a time or two, however, on two occasions I had no wait time at all.
Cost of surgery by Dr. Ponce seems to be about $4000.00 more than some US doctors. Pre-op activities did not go as smoothly as expected and caused much stress for me prior to the surgery, but that had nothing to do with Dr. Ponce or his staff.
Aftercare program is great. I have no regrets about choosing Hamilton Medical Surgical Weight Loss Center and Dr. Ponce.

Very knowledable of the procedure. Very agreealbe with the Dr. speaking at the seminar. Seemed to want to clarify any answers to questions that may not be totally clear. Wanted you to be well informed. Excited about his work in this field. We'll see what more we can say in a week When I speak with him personaly at consultation.
Brooke was who I spoke with outside of the seminar as everyone was leaving. Very polite and helpful.She is his nurse. She has had lap band herself lost 100+ pounds and kept it off 3yrs.

Well, I am new to all of this but after much research I have scheduled my appointment for the Lap Band surgery. However I am a little concerned because the office scheduled the surgery without ever seeing me. They have my consult for the day before my surgery. I have done a lot of background checks and research on the surgeons in this group and have heard nothing negativeand everything has checked out. I am calling tomorrow to insist that I meet with the doctor before the day before my surgery.

Sweet, friendly, compassionate, warm, wonderful, excellent. I am in love!!!
When he visited me in recovery, he peeked in with the warmest, cutest smile. He is so great. Words can't describe how much I like him. He has performed hundreds of lap band surgeries, and I feel he is the expert in the U.S. How lucky I am that he practices so close to my hometown. His staff is wonderful. His nurse, Brooke Lindsey, has lost 160 lbs. with the lap band. She had surgery in August, 2001. They both explained every facet thoroughly-surgical procedure, expectations for post-op, risks (minimal), after care, etc. I can't wait to see them in six weeks. Dr. Ponce's surgical competence and bedside manner were both EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT!!!

I have changed Dr.s due to the insurance we have. I am now seeing Dr. Ponce. I really did like him alot. He is very easy to talk to. He answers all your questions and doesn't rush you through. The office staff was very nice as well. The PA Amanda is a sweet heart. She answered many of my questions before I even saw Dr. Ponce. I have to say I am very comfortable with my switch. I have no regrets at all. The office was furniture big enough for big people. I am so tickled to have got my first consult done. I am now looking forward to the day I have my surgery. I feel very confident in Dr. Ponce. I have no worries what so ever. I trust him completely. I would recommend him to anyone.
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I have had my surgery and I am completely satisfied with the work Dr. Ponce has done. I am now on the road to a new and healthier life. Thank you Dr. Ponce!!!!

dr.ponce was very nice and caring.no my impression has not changed.the staff is excellent,and very helpful. i cannot say ther was one thing i did not like sbout him. the rest of these questions i will answer after surgery