James Kemmerling Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.

My first impression of Dr. Kemmerling was fine. My impression really didn't change,i knew i made my mind up,i was ready for surgery, and at the time he was all i had to choose in my plan and i was very comfortable.The staff was very nice.I can't really say there was anything i didn't like about him.His nurse Annette takes care of all postop apts. w/him.

I met Dr. Kemmerling in January. I was very impressed with the time he took to discuss the surgery with me. He answered many questions and told me not to make my decision for surgery until thinking it over further. I had at least an hour appointment with him. His nurse Annette is simply wonderful! She always took time to answer my questions via the phone...and I had many! She called me after my insurance company phoned her with the approval after reviewing my appeal. The rest of the office staff seem extremely friendly though Annette actually took care of almost everything including faxing the initial request for approval for me. I have read many "nightmare-ish" stories on here about some office people shuffling our initial insurance requests for weeks. I am thankful that it wasn't like that in my case.
I was fortunate to find someone online who had RNY surgery with Dr Kemmerling in April and she said his bedside manner and surgical competence was excellent!
I will post more when I become a post-op but have faith that my review will be about the same as hers!