"My first impression was \"He's too young to be a surgeon!\" but on talking to him I realized he was older than I thought at first. His support staff is excellent...very warm and understanding...they've all had WLS themselves! Future patients should know he is very direct; some people don't like this but in a surgeon I appreciate it He also places great emphasis on following post-op and eating instructions, keeping f/u appointments, and contacting him if problems arise. He addresses not only the risks of the surgery itself, but those that could occur post-op. He is an excellent surgeon and his genuine caring comes through in his \"bedside manner.\" I've only been hospitalized twice but Dr. Clements FAR out did the other doctor in this area."