Kerry Kole Bariatric Surgeon D.O.

Met Dr. Kole October 1. Seemed competent and was willing to answer all questions. Not only that, but he answered them fortrightly, didn't beat around the bush. I like that. I am comfortable with him.

I thought his examination would be a little more comprehensive, but it was obvious he had studied my file before our meeting. He knew how he was going to handle my situation.

How does someone as slim as him get into bariactic medicine? I've got to ask him next time.

I knew very little about him when I first met with him and I put Him on the spot to "sell" me on him. As he explained his experience in this surgery and his recent years in tRAUMA SURGERY, I was happier than ever knowing that I'd be as safe as possible in his care. I felt trusting of him and secure of his competence. I have a sense that he really wants to help people and especially appreciates people who intend to help themselves in the aftercare department.His staff gives every bit of Info needed to have you prepared for the post-op period.
I am so glad I was assigned to him as a surgeon, I don't feel I could have done better in either the Bedside manner or p
rofessional competence department. I had the experience of my brother to compare my time with, so I think I was better prepared than most. Being personally prepared is the best insurance that your surgery goes as well as mine has.

My first impression of him was that I was wondering how did I end up with him when I asked for Dr. Woods. I felt very comfortable after the informational meeting and when he answered all 22 of the questions I carried along with me in my notebook. The staff at Cori Centers was very friendly and helpful. I called about a 100 times with about 100 different questions and they answered each of them as if it was the first time I had called. What I liked least about him was that he wasn't the doctor that I had originally requested. I thought he should have asked me a few more questions before scheduling my surgery for 6 days after the initial consult. Like have you been on a drinking binge in the last 2 weeks?; or have you been taking Motrin in the last 4 weeks? I think these things are pretty important before being scheduled for surgery in 6 days. The fact that he is new to this facility kinda had me spooked at first. He did stress the importance of aftercare. The aftercare program is very thorough. He addressed the risks right off the top. Dr. Kole is very real and down to earth. He'll just tell you like it really is. If he doesn't know something he'll tell you just that. But he will find out for you. His bedside matters are top notch. He sat there with me and just shot the breeze. He answered personal questions that my mother asked him. He joked with my husband about NO SEX FOR FOUR WEEKS!!!LOL I feel that he just went above and beyond. I would have to say that his bedside manners and surgical competence go hand in hand.

Dr Kole has a warm personality, and He is very informative. I have a lot of faith in his abilities.

I liked Dr. Kole immediately. He started the consultation as a group meeting describing the procedure & covering the risks. He answered every question we had and never seemed rushed. He then met with each of us individually for a short physical exam where he again answered any more questions we might have. His office staff was wonderful & made every effort to make sure we had everything we needed when we walked out the door. Knowing I was in the hands of such a dedicated group of people was very reassuraing.