"Dr. Patching is far and away the most compassionate and thorough surgeon I've met. I've had several surgeries before my Gastric Bypass, but none were as meticulous as he was.
My first meeting with him was in the form of a 'seminar' - where all the information for both Roux-en-Y and lap band were laid out, with an opportunity to ask questions that were not already answered.
He places equal emphasis on pre-surgery care, after care, and keeping this as a lifelong path for his patients. His intention is to be there for the rest of a patient's life, offering support and assistance as needed.
His bedside manner is wonderful, and he is ever patient in explaining facts no matter how many times one might ask.
The only complaint I had was in the number of tests that I underwent, after an initial 'ok' was set down (following an abnormal ekg result) - I applaud his thoroughness, and his attention to making sure of his patient's safety, but (my opinion only) it was a little overkill.
However, I'd still rate Dr. Patching a 9.8 out of 10!"
