"Surgeon: Patrick Coates, M.D.rnI Haven't met Dr. Coates yet. At the seminar I met Dr. Coirin, and he is nice also so I first signed up with him but I found out that my insurance would only cover me with Dr. Coates, which is fine coz I've read numerous accounts of his happy patients and how skilled he is, so I'm comfortable with him as my surgeon. I saw the PA (Ledema) at my first consult, and Ledema was very nice and my husband and I asked her all the questions we could think of and she was pleasant about answering everything. All the other office staff members are also very polite and courteous when you call by phone or see them in the office. They took care of everything about the insurance and they are busy but were never too busy to help me whenever I called. Sometimes you had to call..if you are like me, impatient and want to know things instead of waiting :) and I think they told me I will meet Dr. Coates at the pre-op consult. So I can update this once I do meet him ..so overall, I'm very happy with Dr. Coates office and his staff. I'd recommend them for sure ! ************ I met Dr. Coates on Aug. 29 2005, the day of my surgery and he is so very caring, concerned, shows an interest in you as a patient, answered all my questions, I like how he knows so much that I feel very confident in him...I'm so glad he is my doctor. I'd recommend him to ANYONE who is lucky enough to have him on their insurance plan.rn"
